InfraRed Remote Control for MARS Rover (Microbit)

IR Remote for MARS Rover

This kit includes all you need to start controlling your 4tronix Microbit MARS Rover robot using a small InfraRed keypad. The kit includes a dongle that is to be connected to the PIN15/PIN16 connector next to the masthead ultrasonic - see photos

Note: The receiver dongle fits mechanically and electrically on the Raspberry Pi version of the Rover, but we have not written the software to support it.

The keypad has a range of over 5m in direct line of sight with the IR keypad pointing directly at the receiver on the robot.

Also be aware that all receivers and keypads are the same, so one keypad can control many robots. As it is very directional, this is not usually a big issue even in a busy classroom.

The Makecode extension for MARS Rover has been updted to include the Blocks to support the IR Keypad, within the "Sensors" Group.

Specification

• Keypad: 85 x 40 mm
• Receiver: 20 x 15mm
• CR2032 Battery included (pull out the clear plastic tab to activate it)
• 17 keys. Including 1 to 6, Load, Save, Stop, Pause, Cross, Tick, Play and arrow keys. All can be used for anything
• Makecode supports both event blocks as well as testing the last key pressed (eg. to exit a loop)