Servo App

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This app demonstrates servo control using a Kookaberry and a lightweight micro servo. Two modes of operation are provided – one an incremental change of angle by using the buttons; and the other by continuously varying the angle via the potentiometer peripheral. Directions A pdf of these directions can be downloaded from the sidebar to the right Setup Press a …

SenseUVI

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This App senses 200-370nm wavelength UV light and gives an analogue output between 0-1V proportional to the UV Index. Directions Setup Plug the Analogue Ultraviolet (UV) sensor into P5; navigate to the SenseUVI app on the Kookaberry’s menu and press Button B to run       Running the app What is showing on the screen? Top Row: Name of …

CloseToMe

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This demonstrates ultrasonic range detection. It simulates stopping a vehicle’s motor before it crashes into an obstacle Directions Note: This app is not in the Classroom App Preload set of Apps that comes with a basic Kookaberry. It can be found in the Project Apps set that can be downloaded from within the Tutorial: Installing Apps on your Kookaberry Read …

Analogue

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This demonstrates the conversion of an analogue to a digital signal; its display as a histogram; and the generation of a control signal when a threshold signal value is reached. Directions Step 1: Setup Plug a potentiometer into P4 and a LED into P2 using the 3-wire leads.         Step 2: Running the app Navigate to the …