Senior Block Documentation
version 1.1.27
Flight Commands
takeoff()
Block
Description
This function makes the CoDrone take off from the ground.
Parameters
None
Returns
None
Example
land()
Block
Description
This function lands the CoDrone slowly.
Parameters
None
Returns
None
Example
emergency_stop()
Block
Description
Stops all commands to motors. The CoDrone will stop flying immediately.
Parameters
None
Returns
None
Example
move([duration] sec, [roll]%, [pitch]%, [yaw]%, [throttle]%)
Block
Description
Moves CoDrone based on the given roll, pitch, yaw, and throttle power for a given duration, in seconds.
Parameters
duration: time of movement/flight
roll: the power for the roll movement (-100 - 100)
pitch: the power for the pitch movement (-100 - 100)
yaw: the power for the yaw movement (-100 - 100)
throttle: the power for the throttle (-100 - 100)
Returns
None
Example
turn([direction], [duration] seconds, [power]%)
Block
Description
Turns the CoDrone to a given direction for a given duration, in seconds, at a given power/speed.
Parameters
direction: the direction of the turn
duration: the duration of the turn
power: the power/speed of the turn
Returns
None
Example
hover([duration] sec)
Block
Description
Makes the CoDrone hover for a given duration, in seconds.
Parameters
duration: duration of the hover
Returns
None
Example
Flight Variables
set_roll([power]%)
Block
Description
This function sets the roll direction variable but will not move the CoDrone. Negative values will move the drone to the left and positive values will move the drone to the right.
Parameters
power: integer between -100 and 100
Returns
None
Example
set_pitch([power]%)
Block
Description
This function sets the pitch direction variable but will not move the CoDrone. Negative values will move the drone to the backward and positive values will move the drone to the forward.
Parameters
power: integer between -100 and 100
Returns
None
Example
set_yaw([power]%)
Block
Description
This function sets the yaw direction variable but will not rotate the CoDrone. Negative values will rotate the drone to the left and positive values will rotate the drone to the right.
Parameters
power: integer between -100 and 100
Returns
None
Example
set_throttle([power]%)
Block
Description
This function sets the throttle direction variable but will not move the CoDrone. Negative values will move the drone to the down and positive values will move the drone up.
Parameters
power: integer between -100 and 100
Returns
None
Example
move([duration] sec)
Block
Description
Moves the CoDrone for a given duration based on the flight variable blocks preceding this block.
Parameters
duration: the time of the movement
Returns
None
Example
move()
Block
Description
Moves the CoDrone indefinitely based on the flight variable blocks preceding this block.
Parameters
None
Returns
None
Example
get_roll()
Block
Description
Returns the current value for the roll flight variable.
Parameters
None
Returns
roll: the power of the roll (-100 - 100)
Example
get_pitch()
Block
Description
Returns the current value for the pitch flight variable.
Parameters
None
Returns
pitch: the power of the pitch (-100 - 100)
Example
get_yaw()
Block
Description
Returns the current value for the yaw flight variable.
Parameters
None
Returns
yaw: the power of the yaw (-100 - 100)
Example
get_throttle()
Block
Description
Returns the current value for the throttle flight variable.
Parameters
None
Returns
throttle: the power of the throttle (-100 - 100)
Example
Status Checkers
is_code_running()
Block
Description
Returns a True value while your code is running. Use this block instead of "while True" when you want to run a "forever" loop. Use the "Stop" button in Blockly to stop the program.
Parameters
None
Returns
None
Example
Lights
arm_color([red], [green], [blue], [brightness] brightness)
Block
Description
Sets the LED color of CoDrone's arms using RGB values and their brightness with value from 1 - 100.
Parameters
red: Pixel value for the color red
green: Pixel value for the color green
blue: Pixel value for the color blue
brightness: brightness of the LED color
Returns
None
Example
eye_color([red], [green], [blue], [brightness] brightness)
Block
Description
Sets the LED color of CoDrone's eyes using RGB values and their brightness with value from 1 - 100.
Parameters
red: Pixel value for the color red
green: Pixel value for the color green
blue: Pixel value for the color blue
brightness: brightness of the LED color
Returns
None
Example
arm_default_color([red], [green], [blue], [brightness] brightness)
Block
Description
Sets the default LED color of CoDrone's arms using RGB values and their brightness with value from 1 - 100, so it will remain that color even after powering off and back on.
Parameters
red: Pixel value for the color red
green: Pixel value for the color green
blue: Pixel value for the color blue
brightness: brightness of the LED color
Returns
None
Example
eye_default_color([red], [green], [blue], [brightness] brightness)
Block
Description
Sets the default LED color of CoDrone's eyes using RGB values and their brightness with value from 1 - 100, so it will remain that color even after powering off and back on.
Parameters
red: Pixel value for the color red
green: Pixel value for the color green
blue: Pixel value for the color blue
brightness: brightness of the LED color
Returns
None
Example
arm_pattern([red], [green], [blue], [pattern], [speed] speed)
Block
Description
Sets the LED color of CoDrone's arms using RGB values with a given pattern at a given speed
Parameters
red: pixel value for the color red
green: pixel value for the color green
blue: pixel value for the color blue
pattern: lighting pattern of the LEDs
speed: speed of the lighting pattern
Returns
None
Example
eye_pattern([red], [green], [blue], [pattern], [speed] speed)
Block
Description
Sets the LED color of CoDrone's eyes using RGB values with a given pattern at a given speed
Parameters
red: pixel value for the color red
green: pixel value for the color green
blue: pixel value for the color blue
pattern: lighting pattern of the LEDs
speed: speed of the lighting pattern
Returns
None
Example
default_eye_pattern([red], [green], [blue], [pattern], [speed] speed)
Block
Description
Sets default LED color of CoDrone's eyes using RGB values with a given pattern at a given speed, which means the lights will remain in that color and pattern when powered off and back on.
Parameters
red: pixel value for the color red
green: pixel value for the color green
blue: pixel value for the color blue
pattern: lighting pattern of the LEDs
speed: speed of the lighting pattern
Returns
None
Example
default_arm_pattern([red], [green], [blue], [pattern], [speed] speed)
Block
Description
Sets default LED color of CoDrone's arms using RGB values with a given pattern at a given speed, which means the lights will remain in that color and pattern when powered off and back on.
Parameters
red: pixel value for the color red
green: pixel value for the color green
blue: pixel value for the color blue
pattern: lighting pattern of the LEDs
speed: speed of the lighting pattern
Returns
None
Example
arm_strobe()
Block
Description
CoDrone turns on strobing effect for arm lights.
Parameters
None
Returns
None
Example
eye_strobe()
Block
Description
CoDrone turns on strobing effect for eye lights.
Parameters
None
Returns
None
Example
arm_default_strobe()
Block
Description
Sets a default strobing effect for arm lights, which will still be in effect after it's turned off and on.
Parameters
None
Returns
None
Example
eye_default_strobe()
Block
Description
Sets a default strobing effect for eye lights, which will still be in effect after it's turned off and on.
Parameters
None
Returns
None
Example
arm_off()
Block
Description
Turns off all arm lights off.
Parameters
None
Returns
None
Example
eye_off()
Block
Description
Turns off all eye lights off.
Parameters
None
Returns
None
Example
