Sensors & Addons

These documents will walk you through how to get started with Marty's inbuilt sensors and addons!

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Accelerometer

Mar 07 12:59

Marty has a 3-axis accelerometer built in - you can use this to sense Marty's movement, but also tilt!...

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Adding Two Sensors to One Foot

Mar 07 13:01

Marty has one sensor pre-attached as standard to each foot, however Marty can accommodate a sensor on...

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Color Sensor

Mar 14 20:19

with your color sensor. The color sensor does exactly what is says on the tin... senses color! Each...

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Current/Force Sensing

Mar 07 13:51

Every one of Marty's motors is a Smart Servo, that means it can provide feedback its position, and the...

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Disco Marty

Mar 12 20:53

NOTE - You need firmware v0.0.124 or above for this add-on to function. Please use the app to check for...

Distance Sensor
Distance Sensor

Mar 14 20:17

NOTE - You need firmware v0.0.124 or above for this add-on to function. Please use the app to check for...

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Gripper Arm

Mar 07 19:11

NOTE - You need firmware v0.0.124 or above for this add-on to function. Please use the app to check for...

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Infrared (IR) Sensor

Mar 07 19:12

This document shows you how to get started with your IR sensor. The IR sensor allows Marty to sense...

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Light Sensor

Mar 08 17:04

The light sensor add-on can be used to measure overall light level nearby. The add-on is actually made...

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Noise Sensor

Mar 07 19:36

The noise sensor add-on can be used to measure overall noise level, it can't be used like a microphone...

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Position Sensing

Mar 07 19:38

Every one of Marty's motors is a Smart Servo. That means it can report back its position (in degrees)...

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