mbitutils 0.0.4

A Python module for the 4tronix Bit:bot XL and stubs for the BBC micro:bit.

mbitutils (micro:bit Utilities)

A Python module for the 4tronix Bit:bot XL and stubs for the BBC micro:bit.

The intention is to use this package with the Visual Studio Code extension found at https://github.com/oivron/microbit-extension-vscode. This extension is also available from Visual Studio Code Marketplace.

The stubs for micro:bit complements the following: https://github.com/PhonicCanine/microbit.

Installation

pip install mbitutils

Usage

See micro:bit Micropython API for a complete documentation/API on how to use the micro:bit.

Import

from bitbot import *
from music import *
from speech import *

Bit:bot XL API

bias(direction, percent)
# Set left/right bias to match motors.
# Direction: LEFT or RIGHT.
# Bias in %.

go(direction, speed)
# Move robot forwards or backwards at speed.
# Direction: FORWARD or REVERSE.
# Speed in %.

goms(direction, speed, duration)
# Move robot forwards or backwards at speed for milliseconds.
# Direction: FORWARD or REVERSE.
# Speed in %.
# Duration in milliseconds.

spin(direction, speed)
# Rotate robot in direction at speed.
# Direction: LEFT or RIGHT.
# Speed in %.

spinms(direction, speed, duration)
# Rotate robot in direction at speed for milliseconds.
# Direction: LEFT or RIGHT.
# Speed in %.
# Duration in milliseconds.

buzz(duration)
# Sound a buzz for milliseconds.
# Duration in milliseconds.

linesensor(direction)
# Read line sensor.
# Directon: LEFT or RIGHT.

stop()
# Stops the Bit:bot.