Itty Bitty City

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Itty Bitty City

The Itty Bitty City is an 8-in-1 complete project kit which features Microduino’s mCookie modules. Each of the 8 projects introduces new concepts and ideas related to programming and electronics. It is designed for beginners. The kit contains everything needed to build the 8 projects. Including mCooke modules, sensors and trinkets, building bricks, and additional accessories. The source code is also available for each of the projects.

Getting Started

Step 1: Downloading Latest Software

Download the latest Microduino software for your OS (Windows or Mac) at: http://microduinoinc.com/download/

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Step 2: Follow the Software Getting Started Guide

Follow the getting software started guide for your OS at:

Windows
MicroduinoGettingStart-ForWindows.jpg
IDE Install Guide for Windows
MAC
MicroduinoGettingStart-ForMAC.jpg
IDE Install Guide for MAC

Follow the guide to ensure the software is properly setup and the correct drivers are installed.

Step 3: Configuring and Testing the Software

  1. Open the Microduino software.
    ArduinoIcon.png

  2. Go to “Tools > Board” and select “Microduino/mCookie-device”
    Software Setup Guide Select Board.png

  3. Go to “Tools > Processor” and select “Microduino/mCookie-Core (328p)@16M,5V”
    Software Setup Guide Select Processor.png

  4. Only have the red Core module and yellow battery stacked. Then connect the MicroUSB to the yellow battery and the other end to your computer's USB port.
    MBattery-b.jpg

  5. Check if the red LED is lit on the yellow battery. This indicates the battery is ON and SUPPLYING power to the modules.
    If there is no red LED lit, then press and hold the button on the yellow battery for a few seconds to turn it on.
    Note: Blinking blue LEDs indicates the battery is CHARGING ONLY.
    IMPORTANT: The red LED must be on when programming or using your project.
    MBattery-t.jpg

  6. Go to “Tools > Port” and select the port. It is usually the one that is select-able. (If you are using a Mac, it is not the Bluetooth one)
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  7. With the default sample code. Hit upload (right arrow icon on the top left of the software).
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  8. The code will compile and will say upload complete if successful. Congratulations the software setup is complete!
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The Itty Bitty City Projects can be found under File (or Apple) > Examples > 00.mCookie_IBC
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The digital version of the printed manual can be found here: Instruction Manual

Troubleshooting

I can't select my port!

  1. Drivers for mBattery (yellow battery) not installed
    The drivers to use mBattery may not have been installed.

    Solution: Please carefully follow the Software Installation Guide for your OS.

  2. Defective mBattery (yellow battery)
    If the above solutions do not resolve the issue, (Contact Us) for a replacement part. Please indicate the prior troubleshooting steps you have performed and the results for a quicker response time.

"stk500_recv(): programmer is not responding" error

If you are able to select the port successfully and receive this error when attempting to upload, then the error may be related to:

  1. mBattery (yellow battery) is not supplying power to the modules.
    Blinking blue LEDs indicates CHARGING ONLY.
    A red LED on indicates that the battery is ON and SUPPLYING power to the modules. This is required for uploading/programming and using your projects.

    Solution: Press and hold the button for a few seconds on mBattery (yellow battery) until a red LED comes on.

  2. Incorrect port selection or software configuration
    This error can occur when the software is not properly configured.

    Solution:
    Confirm "Tools > Boards > Microduino/mCookie-device" is selected.
    Confirm "Tools > Processor > Microduino/mCookie-Core (328@16M,5V)" is selected.
    Select a different port under "Tools > Port". Then attempt to upload again. If you have multiple ports, try different ones and attempt to upload each time.

  3. Bad connection between the Core module and mBattery (yellow battery)
    The gold pins between the Core module and mBattery may be bad, which results in being unable to program.

    Solution: Carefully clean the contacts (gold pins & gold pads) on both the Core module and mBattery with rubbing alcohol. Also check for defective pins or pads on both modules.

  4. Defective mBattery (yellow battery) or Core module
    If the above solutions do not resolve the issue, (Contact Us) for a replacement part. Please indicate the prior troubleshooting steps you have performed and the results for a quicker response time.

Projects

1. Windmill
IBC Windmill.png
Windmill
Project
2. Light House
IBC Light House.png
Light House
Project
3. 1 vs 1 Basketball
IBC 1 vs 1 Basketball.png
1 vs 1 Basketball
Project
4. Night Light
IBC Night Light.png
Night Light
Project
5. Piggy Bank
IBC Piggy Bank.png
Piggy Bank
Project
6. Music Box
IBC Music Box.png
Music Box
Project
7. Reflex Battle
IBC Reflex Battle.png
Reflex Battle
Project
8. Smart Car
IBC Smart Car.png
Smart Car
Project


Itty Bitty City Kit Contents

Module Quantity
MCookie-Core-rect.jpg
Core (ATmega328p)
1
MCookie-Hub-rect.jpg
Hub
1
Motor-motor-rect.jpg
Motor Controller
1
Trinket Quantity
Microduino-BUZZER-v1.jpg
Buzzer
1
Microduino-WS2812-rect-v1.jpg
LED (Multi-Color)
2
Sensor Quantity
Microduino Crash-rect-v1.jpg
Crash Sensor
2
Microduino-IR receiver.jpg
Infrared Receiver
1
Microduino-Line track.jpg
Line Finder Sensor
2
Microduino-Light.jpg
Light Sensor
1
Microduino-Sound-v1.jpg
Microphone
1
Accessory Quantity
Microduino-logo3.png
Ball
2
Microduino-logo3.png
Building Block (Various)
136
Microduino-logo3.png
MicroUSB Cable
1
Motor.png
Motor
2
Microduino-logo3.png
Omni-Wheel
1
Microduino-logo3.png
Remote Control
1
Accessory Quantity
Microduino-logo3.png
Roll of Black Tape
1
Microduino-logo3.png
Rubber Sleeve (for Motor)
1
Microduino-logo3.png
Sensor Cable
16
Microduino-logo3.png
Set of Music Card
1
Microduino-logo3.png
USB Flash Drive
1
Microduino-logo3.png
Wheel
2