MCookie 302 Expert Kit Tutorials

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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
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IDE Install Guide for Windows
MAC
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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)
    Software Setup Guide Select Port Selection.png

  7. With the default sample code. Hit upload (right arrow icon on the top left of the software).
    Software Setup Guide Select Upload.png

  8. The code will compile and will say upload complete if successful. Congratulations the software setup is complete!
    Software Setup Guide Select Done Upload.png


Example projects for the 302 Expert kit can be found in the #Projects section.

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Printed manual download: Link

Troubleshooting

IMPORTANT: Before attempting these troubleshooting steps, follow the Getting Started section first.

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

Birthday Light
Happy Birthday Project.jpg
Birthday Light
Project
Sound Sensitive LED
Sound Sensitive Light Project.jpg
Sound Sensitive LED
Project
Clap Light
Clap Light Project.jpg
Clap Light
Project
Light Indicator
Light Indicator X02 Front View.jpg
Light Indicator
Project
Nightlight
Nightlight X02.png
Nightlight
Project
Grumpy Grandpa
Grumpy Grandpa X02.jpg
Grumpy Grandpa
Project
Electronic Greeter
Electronic Greeter X02 Side View 1.jpg
Electronic Greeter
Project
Music Box
Music Box X02 Front View.jpg
Music Box
Project
mClock
MClock X02 Top View.jpg
mClock
Project
Joystick Lantern
Joystick Lantern X02.png
Joystick Lantern
Project
Four In One Demo
Four In One Demo X02 1.png
Four In One Demo
Project

Basic Tutorials

Basic Module Tutorials

Core Communication

MCookie-core-rect.jpg
Core (ATmega328p)
Tutorial

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Core+ (ATmega 644pa)
Tutorial

MCookie-BLEUpload-rect.jpg
Bluetooth Upload
Tutorial

MCookie-8266-rect.jpg
WiFi
Tutorial

Function Extension

Microduino-AudioPro-rect.jpg
Audio Pro
Tutorial

MBattery-rect.jpg
mBattery
Tutorial

MCookie-Motion-rect.jpg
Motion
Tutorial

MCookie-rtc-rect.jpg
Real Time Clock (RTC)
Tutorial

MCookie-SD-rect.jpg
SD
Tutorial

MCookie-Hub-rect.jpg
Hub
Tutorial

MCookie-led-Matrix-rect.jpg
LED Matrix
Tutorial

Motor-motor-rect.jpg
Motor
Tutorial

MCookie-OLED-rect.jpg
OLED
Tutorial

Basic Component Tutorials

Buzzer
Microduino-BUZZER-v1.jpg
Buzzer
Tutorial
Crash Sensor
Microduino Crash-rect-v1.jpg
Crash Sensor
Tutorial
Gesture
Microduino-logo3.png
Gesture
Tutorial
LED
Microduino-WS2812-rect-v1.jpg
LED (Multi-Color)
Tutorial
LED
Microduino-LED-rect-v1.jpg
LED (Single Color)
Tutorial
IO Split
Microduino-IO-split.jpg
IO Split
Tutorial
Infrared Receiver
Microduino-IR receiver.jpg
Infrared Receiver
Tutorial
Joystick
Microduino-Joystick-v1.jpg
Joystick
Tutorial
Light Sensor
Microduino-Light.jpg
Light Sensor
Tutorial
Line Finder
Microduino-Line track.jpg
Line Finder
Tutorial
Microphone
Microduino-Sound-v1.jpg
Microphone
Tutorial
Motor
Motor.png
Motor
Tutorial
PIR Sensor
Microduino-Passive Infrared.jpg
PIR Sensor
Tutorial
Servo
Servo.png
Servo
Tutorial
Temperature
Microduino-LM75.jpg
Temperature
Tutorial
Touch Sensor
Microduino-TOUCH-v1.jpg
Touch Sensor
Tutorial

Additional Projects