Mblock5 with maker platform ranger extensions issue

#1

Hi,

I have added the maker platform ranger extensions. I found several new blocks, but I am concerned with :

encoder motor onboard motor “port” “clockwise” rotates by " " degrees at speed of " " r/min

I have several questions:

  1. Is there some documentation for explaining those new blocks?
  2. I assume that the above block controls the Ranger motor encoder, as I got the ranger moving with this block despite that the path shows that I lack the block understanding.
    a. Why “port” not “slot”?
    b. what is “clockwise/anticlockwise” for? how it differs from writing a negative value in the degrees field?
    Thanks, Sherif
#2

Hi Sherif,

Thanks for reaching out. I’ve consulted relevant personnel and we have the plan to launch the documentation for this extension around the end of February. For your specific questions, I will transfer them to him and get back to you then.

Best,

Allen