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* forever. * forever.
* *
* Radio clients can simply send a number (between 0..255) on group 4. * Radio clients can simply send a number (between 0..255) on group 4.
* The must transmit the serial number using ``radio.setTransmitSerialNumber(true)`` * They must transmit the serial number using ``radio.setTransmitSerialNumber(true)``
* *
* The received number is used to set the LED brightness for that client. * The received number is used to set the LED brightness for that client.
* *

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## Materials ## Materials
## Recycled ### Recycled
* 1 Milk Carton (with a screwable top cap) * 1 Milk Carton (with a screwable top cap)
* 1 Small cord - recylce string from a used tea bag * 1 Small cord - recycle string from a used tea bag
* 1 Paper clip * 1 Paper clip
## Electronics ### Electronics
* 1 @boardname@, battery holder and 2 AAA batteries * 1 @boardname@, battery holder and 2 AAA batteries
* 3 Crocodile clips * 3 Crocodile clips
* 1 micro servo 9g SG90 * 1 micro servo 9g SG90
* 1 servo clip designed for Milky Monster [download on thingiverse](http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2185971) (optional). Teachers may prefer to download the classroom pack (16 servo clips). * 1 servo clip designed for Milky Monster, download at [thingiverse](http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2185971) (optional). Teachers may prefer to download the classroom pack (16 servo clips).
## Tools ### Tools
* Small knive and Scissors that can cut cardboard * Small knife and scissors that can cut cardboard
* Tape (masking, duct tape, and/or packing tape) * Tape (masking, duct tape, and/or packing tape)
* Glue gun * Glue gun
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## Preparation ## Preparation
* [Equip the microservo with crocodile clips](/device/servo) * Equip the [micro servo](/device/servo) with crocodile clips
* [Get the cut-out template](/static/mb/projects/milky-monster/template.pdf) * Get the [cutout template](/static/mb/projects/milky-monster/template.pdf)
* [Download and 3D-print servo clip designed for MIlky Monster from thingiverse](http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2185971) (this is optional). Teachers may prefer to download the classroom pack (16 servo clips). * Download and 3D-print the servo clip designed for Milky Monster from [thingiverse](http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2185971) (this is optional). Teachers may prefer to download the classroom pack (16 servo clips).
## Activities ## Activities
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## ~ ## ~
## about the author ## About the author
This project was contributed by Peter Heldens [@peterheldens](https://twitter.com/peterheldens). You can checkout his [@boardname@ makershow channel on youtube](http://aka.ms/microbit-makershow) for more projects.
This project was contributed by Peter Heldens [@peterheldens](https://twitter.com/peterheldens). You can checkout his [@boardname@ makershow](http://aka.ms/microbit-makershow) channel on youtube for more projects.

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## Duration: ~30 minutes ## Duration: ~30 minutes
## Step 1: calibrate servo ## Step 1: Calibrate servo
In order for the Milky Monster to move, the @boardname@ needs to command the servo to go between ``0`` and ``180`` degrees at a certain pace. In the code below: In order for the Milky Monster to move, the @boardname@ needs to command the servo to go between ``0`` and ``180`` degrees at a certain pace. In the code below:
- the user pressed button ``A`` to switch the servo to 180 degrees (to close the mouth of Milky Monster). - Press button ``A`` to switch the servo to 180 degrees (to close the mouth of Milky Monster).
- the user pressed button ``B`` to switch the servo to 0 degrees (to open the mouth of Milky Monster). - Press button ``B`` to switch the servo to 0 degrees (to open the mouth of Milky Monster).
```blocks ```blocks
input.onButtonPressed(Button.A, () => { input.onButtonPressed(Button.A, () => {
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``` ```
## Step 2: attach rotor ## Step 2: Attach rotor
The servo should be positioned on 180 degrees **before** attaching the rotor to it. This is to make sure the mouth of the Milky Monster will be closed once the servo reaches 180 degrees. The servo should be positioned at 180 degrees **before** attaching the rotor to it. This will make sure the mouth of the Milky Monster is closed once the servo reaches 180 degrees.
## ~ hint ## ~ hint
You may use a philips scew driver to attach the rotor to the servo. You can use a philips screw driver to attach the rotor to the servo.
## ~ ## ~
https://youtu.be/YZfkMWTeH4o https://youtu.be/YZfkMWTeH4o
## Step 3: check calibration ## Step 3: Check calibration
When the user pressed ``A`` the servo rotor should be in 'up' position. When the user presses ``A`` the servo rotor should be in 'up' position.
https://youtu.be/bAqXEawUsSM https://youtu.be/bAqXEawUsSM
## Step 4: connect cord to rotor ## Step 4: Connect cord to rotor
Connect the cord to the servo rotor while mouth of Milky Monster is **closed**. Connect the cord to the servo rotor while mouth of Milky Monster is **closed**.
https://youtu.be/AWsnwk_iA_A https://youtu.be/AWsnwk_iA_A
## Step 5: connect cables to @boardname@ ## Step 5: Connect cables to @boardname@
Connect cables from @boardname@ to the servo and place the battery. Connect cables from @boardname@ to the servo and place the battery.
https://youtu.be/fAR58GJUZdM https://youtu.be/fAR58GJUZdM
## Step 6: code light sensor ## Step 6: Code light sensor
Code the lightsensor on the @boardname@ to control the servo. Code the light sensor on the @boardname@ to control the servo.
```blocks ```blocks
basic.forever(() => { basic.forever(() => {

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## ~avatar avatar ## ~avatar avatar
Remote control your Milky Monster with another @boardname@ Remotely control your Milky Monster with another @boardname@
## ~ ## ~
## Duration: ~30 minutes ## Duration: ~30 minutes
You will need 2 @boardname@ for this part. By using the radio, we can make the Milky Monster controlled by another @boardname@. You will need a second @boardname@ for this part. By using the radio, we can control the Milky Monster with another @boardname@.
Download the code below to the @boardname@ on the Milky Monster and another "controller" @boardname@. Whenere A is pressed, the Milky Monster will move once. Download the code below to the @boardname@ that's on the Milky Monster and again to another "controller" @boardname@. Whenever button **A** is pressed, the Milky Monster will move one time.
```blocks ```blocks
radio.onDataPacketReceived(({receivedNumber}) => { radio.onDataPacketReceived(({receivedNumber}) => {

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## ~avatar avatar ## ~avatar avatar
Turn a piece of cardboard into an milky-monster! Turn a drink carton into an milky-monster!
![](/static/mb/projects/milky-monster/monsters.jpg) ![](/static/mb/projects/milky-monster/monsters.jpg)
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## Duration: ~45 minutes ## Duration: ~45 minutes
## Materials ## Materials
### Recycled ### Recycled
* 1 Milk Carton (with a screwable top cap) * 1 Milk Carton (with a screwable top cap)
* 1 Small cord - recycle string from a used tea bag * 1 Small cord - recycle string from a used tea bag
* 1 Paper clip * 1 Paper clip
## Electronics ### Electronics
* 1 @boardname@, battery holder and 2 AAA batteries * 1 @boardname@, battery holder and 2 AAA batteries
* 3 Crocodile clips * 3 Crocodile clips
* 1 micro servo 9g SG90 * 1 micro servo - 9g SG90
* 1 servo clip designed for Milky Monster [download on thingiverse](http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2185971) (optional). Teachers may prefer to download the classroom pack (16 servo clips). * 1 servo clip designed for Milky Monster, download at [thingiverse](http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2185971) (optional). Teachers may prefer to download the classroom pack (16 servo clips).
## Tools ### Tools
* Small knive and Scissors that can cut cardboard
* Small knife and scissors that can cut cardboard
* Tape (masking, duct tape, and/or packing tape) * Tape (masking, duct tape, and/or packing tape)
* Glue gun * Glue gun
## Step 1: download and cut the template ## Step 1: Download and cut the template
[Download the template](/static/mb/projects/milky-monster/template.pdf) and cutout the template. [Download the template](/static/mb/projects/milky-monster/template.pdf) and cut out the template.
https://youtu.be/ipsZuFNgTHM https://youtu.be/ipsZuFNgTHM
## Step 2: glue template on milk carton ## Step 2: Glue the template onto the milk carton
Glue the template on the milk carton. Glue the template on the milk carton.
https://youtu.be/2D3WFp29QC4 https://youtu.be/2D3WFp29QC4
## Step 3: cut carton ## Step 3: Cut carton
Cut the carton (watch the fingers!) Cut the carton (watch the fingers!)
https://youtu.be/pvC3Tnhe5QU https://youtu.be/pvC3Tnhe5QU
## Step 4: create mouth ## Step 4: Create the mouth
Cut the cardboard halfways and fold the corners. This will be the mouth of the Milky Monster. Cut the cardboard halfway and fold the corners. This forms the mouth of the Milky Monster.
https://youtu.be/Yyk1zW4sFoM https://youtu.be/Yyk1zW4sFoM
## Step 5: extend mouth ## Step 5: Extend the mouth
Use tape to extend the mouth approx 1 cm. Fold one after the other. Use tape to extend the mouth approx 1 cm. Fold one after the other.
https://youtu.be/RWJbqI03wPE https://youtu.be/RWJbqI03wPE
## Step 6: connect cord ## Step 6: Connect cord
Using scissors, create a small whole to insert the cord. Tape the cord on the backsite of the mouth. Using scissors, create a small whole to insert the cord. Tape the cord on the back side of the mouth.
![](/static/mb/projects/milky-monster/connectmouth.jpg) ![](/static/mb/projects/milky-monster/connectmouth.jpg)
Once finished position the mouth in upward position and fix the cord between the cap. Once finished position the mouth in upward position and fix the cord between the cap.
https://youtu.be/Qyndcsmt0AU https://youtu.be/Qyndcsmt0AU
## Step 7: create space for @boardname@ ## Step 7: Create space for @boardname@
Use scissors to create space at the bottom of the Milky Monster to attach the @boardname@. Use scissors to create space at the bottom of the Milky Monster to attach the @boardname@.
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https://youtu.be/BoIRCk769MM https://youtu.be/BoIRCk769MM
## Step 9: attaching clip to servo ## Step 9: Attaching clip to servo
Use a philips screw driver to mount the servo to the 3D-printed servo clip. Use a philips screw driver to mount the servo to the 3D-printed servo clip.
If you don't have the 3D-printed clips available, [download on thingiverse](http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2185971) , or fix the servo using tyraps or a glue gun. If you don't have the 3D-printed clips available, download on [thingiverse](http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2185971), or fix the servo using tie wraps or a glue gun.
https://youtu.be/drKzo5zqvuI https://youtu.be/drKzo5zqvuI
## Step 10: attaching servo to milk button ## Step 10: Attaching servo to milk button
Glue servo to the cap of the milk carton. Glue servo to the cap of the milk carton.
https://youtu.be/Ch_vU5LXPeM https://youtu.be/Ch_vU5LXPeM
## Step 11: cutout hole in cap ## Step 11: Cut out a hole in cap
Cutout a hole in the cap to guide the string to the servo. Cut out a hole in the cap to guide the string to the servo.
https://youtu.be/Ch_vU5LXPeM https://youtu.be/JKi2Ns8y3nI
## Step 12: connect crocodile clips ## Step 12: Connect crocodile clips
Connect the crocodile clips to the servo. Connect the crocodile clips to the servo.

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https://youtu.be/77HOqf8BaNg https://youtu.be/77HOqf8BaNg
In this project, a **voter** program is loaded onto a player's @boardname@. The player uses the buttons to vote either``yes`` or ``no``
In this project, a **voter** program is uploaded on the player's @boardname@. The player uses the buttons to vote ``yes`` or ``no`` and the vote is sent to a **dashboard** @boardname@ using the radio.
and the vote is sent to the **dashboard** @boardname@ via radio.
The dashboard allocates one LED per player and turns it on or off based on the vote. The dashboard allocates one LED per player and turns it on or off based on the vote.
## The voter program ## The voter program
Assuming button ``A`` is no and ``B`` is yes, the voter program works as follows: Assuming button ``A`` is for a NO vote and ``B`` is for YES, the voter program works like this:
* when button ``A`` is pressed, a number ``0`` is sent via radio and the ``X`` symbol is shown on the screen. ### Transmit a NO vote
When button ``A`` is pressed, a number ``0`` is sent via radio and the ``X`` symbol is shown on the screen.
```block ```block
input.onButtonPressed(Button.A, () => { input.onButtonPressed(Button.A, () => {
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}) })
``` ```
* when button ``B`` is pressed, a number ``255`` is sent via radio and the ``Y`` symbol is shown on the screen. ### Transmit a YES vote
When button ``B`` is pressed, a number ``255`` is sent via radio and the ``Y`` symbol is shown on the screen.
```block ```block
input.onButtonPressed(Button.B, () => { input.onButtonPressed(Button.B, () => {
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}) })
``` ```
* In order to track the votes, we tell the radio to also transmit the device serial number. ### Set device serial number
In order to track the votes, we tell the radio to also transmit the device serial number.
```block ```block
radio.setTransmitSerialNumber(true) radio.setTransmitSerialNumber(true)
``` ```
### Set the radio group
* we arbritrarily choose ``4`` as the group used for the communications We arbitrarily choose ``4`` as the group used for the communications.
```block ```block
radio.setGroup(4) radio.setGroup(4)
``` ```
Combined together, the voter program looks as follows: Putting all the parts together, here's the complete voter program:
```blocks ```blocks
input.onButtonPressed(Button.A, () => { input.onButtonPressed(Button.A, () => {
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## The dashboard ## The dashboard
The dashboard code can be found at [/examples/radio-dashboard](/examples/radio-dashboard). The dashboard code is in the [radio dashboard](/examples/radio-dashboard) example.
Download the code from that example into the @boardname@ that will be used to display the result. Download the code from that example into the @boardname@ that will be used to display the result.
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When a message hasn't been received by a board for some time, it's pixel will start to blink. After more time, it will simply turn off. When a message hasn't been received by a board for some time, it's pixel will start to blink. After more time, it will simply turn off.
```package ```package
radio radio
``` ```