SPIKE V3
This information relates to the V3 release of SPIKE.
Download the Beta Version for the V3 release of SPIKE. Please use the upgrade instructions to update your board.
The latest version update of the sensor uses the following switches:
DIP Switch 1 ON - This will allow the sensor to work with SPIKE Prime V3.
SPIKE MODE - Use DIP 1
This mode will make the sensor appear as if it is a colour sensor.
The following table shows the values that can be used to program your robot.
Block | Description |
|---|---|
Colour | Red - No Ball, Yellow - Ball a little distance away
Blue - Ball is close |
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Red | Signal Strength of the ball |
Green | Best Sensor of the ball (0-12) - 0 = ball not found |
Blue | Angle of the ball relative to the sensor.
Direct in front is 0 degrees, moving 30 degrees around the board. i.e. Sensor 1 = 30, Sensor 2 = 60. |
Be sure to use the extra sensor blocks to access the colour blocks
Click on the extra blocks icon in the bottom left
Select More Sensors
Use the raw colour block to get access to all features.