Itty Bitty Buggy: Getting Started (mDesigner)
| mDesigner software installation must be completed before proceeding to this guide.
The mDesigner software installation guide can be found here for Windows / for Mac |
This tutorial will get you getting started with programming Itty Bitty Buggy with mDesigner.
The following topics will be covered:
- Hardware preparation
- Overview of mDesigner's user interface.
- Configuring mDesigner for use with Itty Bitty Buggy.
- Assembling code blocks (creating a program)
- Programming Itty Bitty Buggy
- Online vs. Offline Mode
Hardware Preparation
Assemble Itty Bitty Buggy into it's default Buggy mode with mCenter+ on top of Buggy Base. Ensure the cable is connected to pin D2/D3 on mCenter+ and the other end connected to to Buggy Base. Attached the wheels onto Buggy Base. This hardware configuration will be used in the remaining tutorials.
Connect the USB cable to Buggy and the other end to your computer's USB port. Switch on Buggy with the power switch.
mDesigner's User Interface
Here is a quick overview of mDesigner's User Interface. A more in-depth description can be found here.
File:Overview of mDesigner Interface.png
Configuring mDesigner for Itty Bitty Buggy
Under the kit selection, select Buggy.
This allows access to the Buggy control blocks.
