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Contact information
Technical support: support@makeblock.com
mBot motor shaft broken
This video will teach you how to replace the broken motor shaft for your mBot within 1-2-3 steps:
How to reset default program manually?
Step 1: Download the latest mBlock software in this link: http://learn.makeblock.com/software/
Decompress the file after downloaded and installed mBock software on PC.
Step 2: Use the USB cable to connect mBot to PC and power on the mBot.
Step 3: Open mBlock, choose mBot under Board:
Step 4: Choose the correct Serial Port for mBot under Connect->Serial Port: (Here my mBot’s serial port which is COM 3, and you can check your mBot’s serial port under your computer’s Device Manager->Ports (COM&LPT))
Step 5: Go to Connect->Reset Default Program->mBot, wait until it says Upload Finish.
Note: Above steps take example of windows, if your PC is Mac, you need pay attention to two points below:
1. Before reset default program, you need install a driver for Mac, here is the link to download the driver:
For MacOS Sierra, it is required to download driver from this link.
2. When choose Serial port under Connect->Serial Port, please choose /dev/tty.wchusbserial1410.
mBot other FAQs
Q: After the USB cable is connected to the main board, my computer still can’t detect the serial port, why?
A: Several possible reasons that may cause this problem:
- Your computer hasn’t installed the driver of the main board. Please download here, You can also find the driver in mBlock Software.
- The switch of the main board has not been turned ON. Check the switch and make sure it’s turned ON, otherwise the serial port won’t be available to be detected.
- If none of the above solutions work, please try another USB port of your computer.
Q: How to upgrade firmware for mBot?
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Step 1: Download the latest mBlock software in this link: http://learn.makeblock.com/software/
Decompress the file after downloaded and installed mBock software on PC.
Step 2: Use the USB cable to connect mBot to PC and power on the mBot.
Step 3: Open mBlock, choose mBot under Board:
Step 4: Choose the correct Serial Port for mBot under Connect->Serial Port: (Here my mBot’s serial port is COM 3, and you can check your mBot serial port under your computer’s Device Manager->Ports (COM&LPT))
Step 5: Go to Connect->Upgrade Firmware, wait until it says Upload Finish.
Note: Above Steps take windows PC for example, if your PC is Mac, you need pay attention to two points bellow:
1.Before upgrade firmware, need install a driver for Mac, here is the link to download the driver:
For MacOS Sierra, it is required to download driver from this link.
2. When choose Serial port under Connect->Serial Port, please choose /dev/tty.wchusbserial1410.
Q：When I controlled the mBot car to move forward, it moved backwards. How can I fix this?
A: the wiring of the motor is connected reversed. Please reconnect.
Q: How to charge the main board after it’s installed with lithium batteries?
A: Use a USB cable to connect the main board to your PC, the charging will star automatically (no matter the switch is turned on or off). If you turn the switch OFF, the battery can be charged with faster speed and higher efficiency.
To see the status: if the red indicator on the left side of the main board is on, it indicates the charging is ongoing.
If the green indicators on the right is on, it means the battery is fully charged.
Q: What’s the working voltage of the main board?
A: 3.7V to 6V.
Q: Is mCore compatible with both Bluetooth and 2.4G?
A: Yes. And both Bluetooth and 2.4G module use the same connector, which means you can use whichever you want.
Note: Bluetooth and 2.4G modules can’t be used simultaneously on one board.
Q: Why the Bluetooth of my mBot can’t connect to my computer?
- Make sure your computer comes with Bluetooth. If yes, make sure the Bluetooth is on. (The Bluetooth of some laptops are OFF by default. In this case, you need to turn on the Bluetooth and install the driver manually).
- If your computer comes without Bluetooth, you can also purchase a Bluetooth adapter to add Bluetooth function to your PC.
- Make sure the connection of the Bluetooth module and the main board is correct.
- Check the blue indicator for Bluetooth on the main board. If flashing, it means the Bluetooth has not been connected; if solid on, connected.
Note: For Mac PC, it is normal that the Bluetooth option on mBlock is always grayed out, need connect the Bluetooth under Connect->Serial port, choose the serial port /dev.Makeblock-ELETSPP*. If there is any confusion, refer to FAQ: How to connect Bluetooth of my mBot to Mac.
Q: How to connect bluetooth of Makeblock robot to my Mac PC?
To get Bluetooth working on the Mac:
- Go to the Bluetooth preferences on Mac to pair the mBot with OS X
- Open mBlock software
- Select /dev/tty.Makeblock-ELETSPP from the Serial Port submenu under the Connect menu
Note: Just pairing will show the mBot as being disconnected because pairing will only make the serial port available.
Q: While I am controlling the mBot to move forward, I found that the speed difference of the 2 wheels is quite big. What should I do?
A: It is possible that a RJ25 cable or the motor cable is pressed against the wheel which increase the force of friction and slow down the speed. In this case, please check your cables.
Q: What kind of software that mBot can use to program?
A: , mBlock (Graphic programming software) and Arduino.
Q: While the lithium battery of mBot is being charged, is there any protection?
A：Yes. It has over-current and over-charge protection.
Q: How to turn on the Bluetooth of my computer?
A: Computer Management -> Services -> Bluetooth Support -> Click “Start the Service”.
Q: How many modes 2.4G has?
A: Two.
- Slow-flashing mode: When the 2.4G indicator is flashing slowly, it means it’s in slow-flashing mode. In this mode, the 2.4G module has memory function that will remember the 2.4G adapter it connected before and won’t connect to any new adapter automatically.
- Fast-flashing mode: When the 2.4G indicator flashes with fast speed, it means it’s in fast-flashing mode. In this mode, the 2.4G module will automatically connect to the 2.4G adapter which is powered on. No memory function in this mode.
Q: How to switch between the Two 2.4G mode?
A: Simply pressing the button on the 2.4G module to switch mode.
Q: I can’t control my mBot via my phone at the beginning, why?
A: mBot is set to be controlled by IR remote control by default. To enable remote control by phone, please please upgrade firmware in mBlock or reset default program through mBlock.
Upgrade Firmware: Refer to FAQ How to upgrade firmware for mBot
Reset Default Program: Refer to FAQ How to reset default program manually
Q: The Ultrasonic Obstacle Avoidance Mode of my mBot fails to work. How to fix it?
A: Please:
- Make sure the ultrasonic module is connected to Port 3 (required).
- Double check the wiring of the ultrasonic module and make sure the connection is firm and well.
- Check whether the red indicator of the ultrasonic module is on. If not, the problem is caused by wiring.
- Press B on the IR remote control to enter Ultrasonic Obstacle Avoidance Mode
If all above make no sense and you may have program for the mBot before, please reset default program. Refer to FAQ How to restore default program manually
Q: Why I can’t control my mBot with the IR remote control?
A: Please
- Make sure the program of the main board remains to be the “factory setting”. If it isn’t, please refer to FAQ How to restore default program to do reset first
- Make sure correct number of correct type of battery has been loaded in the remote controller.
- Make sure the IR remote controller is ok. Refer to FAQ How to judge if my IR remote controller is OK.
- Press A to enter IR Remote Control Mode.
Q: How to judge if my IR remote controller is OK ?
A: First, make sure the IR controller has correct number of correct type of battery.
Second, open the camera application on an android phone.
Third, put the Infrared head on the IR remote controller toward to the camera on the android phone.
Forth, press the key on the IR remote controller. Meanwhile, through the camera on android phone, notice if you can see the red light from the Infrared head. If there is red light means the IR remote controller is function normal.
Q: How to adjust the speed of mBot?
A：The 1-9 keys on the IR remote control are set to adjust the speed of mBot. 1 for slowest and 9 for fastest.
Q: Where can I download mBlock graphical programming software?
A: Please download here: http://www.mblock.cc/mblock-software/
Note: The v3.4.12 is official version. For the latest version v3.4.12, please download the beta software.
If your Mac suddenly refuses to boot up properly, you might need a bootable macOS USB installer to make repairs. But how do you create such a disk if all you're left with is a Windows 10 computer? Fortunately, there's a great tool that you can use for free to create bootable macOS media on a USB drive in a Windows 10 environment. This article shows you how to download a macOS DMG file, format a USB drive using a GUID Partition Table, burn the DMG to the drive and boot your Mac from the USB. All the steps except the last one are done on a Windows 10 machine.
Part 1: Download macOS or Mac OS X DMG File
The first step is to get the DMG disk image file for the version of macOS that you want. You can get a copy of the latest macOS version from Apple download portal or App Store here. There are also several other direct download sites that offer various versions of Mac OS X in DMG format rather than the standard APP format that runs on Mac. Since you're working in a Windows environment, you need the DMG rather than the APP file.
macOS DMG Download Link:
Part 2: Easily Create a Bootable macOS USB from Windows 10/8/7 PC
You have now formatted the partition of USB drive. It's time to download UUByte DMG Editor for Windows. Although this is a premium software, you can use the initial free trial period to create a bootable macOS USB on Windows 10. After installing the application, follow the sequence of steps shown below:
Updates (Dec 8, 2020): The latest version of UUByte DMG Editor is able to format the USB automatically.
Step 1: Right-click the software icon on desktop and select 'Run as Administrator' from the contextual menu. Choose 'Run' when prompted.
Step 2: Insert your formatted USB drive, and click 'Burn' tab on the main screen.
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Step 3: Click 'Browse' button to import macOS dmg file into the program. And select the USB drive name from the second row. You can also set a volume labe for that USB drive.
Step 4: Click 'Burn' button at the bottom to start the process. You will see a progress bar and wait around 10 minutes to get it done.
Step 5: Once the progress bar is at 100%, a bootable macOS USB is ready. After that, you can use that USB drive for installing macOS.
This is one of the easiest way to create a bootable macOS USB on a Windows PC. The steps are simple and instructions are pretty clear.
Part 3: Format USB Drive to GPT If Failed
If the USB drive created in above step was not seen as a bootable device on your Mac, then you need to take an addtional step before burning. That's formatting the USB to GPT.
Mostly, the USB drive was formmated to FAT32 in default when being shipped out from the factory. However, FAT32 can be only used for installing OS with legacy BISO, which doesn't work for macOS. So the next step is to format your USB drive in the GPT partition style in order to burn installation files to the desired USB drive. You can do this in Command Prompt as admin. In elevated Command Prompt (Ctrl+Shift+Enter), input the following series of commands followed by Enter after each line:
Diskpart
List disk
Select Disk X (X stands for the USB drive name that appears after the previous command)
Clean
Convert GPT
Create partition primary
Part 4: Boot Mac from macOS USB Drive for Installation
Now remove the USB drive and insert it into the Mac computer. To boot from the disk, you need to hold down the option key when you hear the boot chime. This will take you to the Startup Disk Manager, where you should be able to see the USB drive. It might have a different name, but as long as it is bootable, you'll be able to see it there. Once you select it, the computer will boot from the disk and the macOS installation will begin.
Conclusion:
The whole process might look a bit complicated if this is your first time, but just follow the instructions in this article and you should be fine. That being said, you need to be careful when downloading the DMG file and formatting your USB drive. If you don't do these two steps correctly, the output drive from the UUByte DMG Editor software won't be bootable, which means you can't install macOS from that USB drive, and you may need to do the whole thing over again.