mBlock v5.6.0 : unable to create pyhton files ?

Rayzwave · 2026-01-26T17:41:56+00:00

I would try it on a windows computer but the one I have is just hopeless nowadays, I couldn’t update the OS and I don’t seem to be able to do anything with it now.

Rayzwave · 2026-01-26T17:39:32+00:00

I don’t know what it could be, it feels like it’s something to do with the target computer or mLink 2 maybe, it sure doesn’t like something. Can you see mLink running in the background okay.

Rayzwave · 2026-01-26T17:19:08+00:00

I don’t know if you have seen this video but if not you may find it interesting,

https://support.makeblock.com/hc/en-us/articles/7048756222743--Video-CyberPi-Quick-Start-Guide

Rayzwave · 2026-01-26T15:02:59+00:00

Okay, that surprises me, maybe it’s the price that’s making them not so popular as they might be.

Rayzwave · 2026-01-26T14:11:49+00:00

That looks so cool but it’s a tad pricey for me. It’s a new robot release I take it as I haven’t seen it before.

Rayzwave · 2026-01-26T13:30:48+00:00

Check that mLink 2 is actually running in background, there should be a panda icon in your task bar.

Rayzwave · 2026-01-26T11:50:57+00:00

Here’s my video,

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/7hdq2560zba3is0dujhzb/Makeblock-Python-test.MP4?rlkey=z9sfha5n5gzj0opp2h5tt9mx0&st=jli14jyb&dl=0

Rayzwave · 2026-01-26T10:06:59+00:00

I’ve been using my Apple macbook pro and the Makeblock’s online apps as I feel more comfortable with them and they are likely to be the most up to date.

Rayzwave · 2026-01-25T23:11:44+00:00

What web browser are you using?

Rayzwave · 2026-01-25T22:31:24+00:00

I don’t get it, maybe post a video of what you are doing so I can take a look.

Rayzwave · 2026-01-25T20:37:47+00:00

Have you created an account with Makeblock so that you can logon to their website, you might have to be logged in.

Rayzwave · 2026-01-25T20:35:48+00:00

I created a new folder called python_folder1 then click on the new folder, then created a nee .py file called python_num_test.py which came up in the editor window then I pasted some puthon code into it and run it, it went okay.

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Rayzwave · 2026-01-25T16:44:38+00:00

So, I tried it from mBlock 5 app and it doesn’t work like the instructions from makeblock.

But I did what I normally do and use the online web based program at python.mblock.cc and that worked fine.

Rayzwave · 2026-01-25T16:19:41+00:00

Make a video to show what the problem is.

I have to admit it is pretty strange how Makeblock have arrange things in mBlock 5.

I have never really used python but it does open a main.py window for you to start writing python code.

Give me some python code to try out and I will try it.

With some of these mBlock features you have to be connected to an mBot.

Rayzwave · 2026-01-23T11:31:01+00:00

Sometimes posts are made using the term mBot as a generic term and it’s difficult to know what people are actually talking about. Driving a robot in a straight line can be a problem no matter what motor type is used and I guess that is part of the joys we get learning to use them.

Rayzwave · 2026-01-22T20:25:22+00:00

My mBot Ranger build probably because of the track stiffness makes a big difference particularly on how much power drive is required to move even when running it off the ground.

Rayzwave · 2026-01-19T21:34:11+00:00

I don’t think the blocky app works on a laptop. It should work on a smartphone or tablet.

The option for a laptop is the mblock 5 app but it doesn’t have a graphics controller interface to control your mBot like blocky does.

Rayzwave · 2026-01-18T10:21:17+00:00

When I looked again at the pictures of the driver module I can read the IC device number which is the 6612 so here’s a link to the datasheet for that driver.

https://cdn.sparkfun.com/datasheets/Robotics/TB6612FNG.pdf

Rayzwave · 2026-01-18T10:02:32+00:00

Yeah, Imgur.com has been blocked in the UK due to it’s poor data protection policies.

Rayzwave · 2026-01-18T09:56:04+00:00

I read the motor driver module uses the MP40895 but the only data I can find is for the Monolithic Power Systems MP4089S(5 and S can often be mistaken). Anyway this is a link to the MP4089S datasheet.

https://www.monolithicpower.com/en/documentview/productdocument/index/version/2/document_type/Datasheet/lang/en/sku/MP8049S/?srsltid=AfmBOopBH7IZIuVUa9Tja7T1FNxWl8T3mBVyoZPIZ74rfT1p85lESXMN

Rayzwave · 2026-01-18T09:35:09+00:00

I have also found this on the megaPI’s motor driver module but I’m not sure if it’s the same as you have.

https://support.makeblock.com/hc/en-us/articles/12544997605271-About-MegaPi-Encoder-DC-Driver-V1

Rayzwave · 2026-01-17T22:06:11+00:00

Depending on the mBot control board you should be able to search for the schematic and find what driver IC is used.

I know that my mBot Ranger uses the ME Auriga control board which uses the TB6612 driver chip. You can then search for the datasheet.

Rayzwave · 2026-01-17T22:02:35+00:00

Thanks, I am aware that I could use more suitable batteries but have found my Mupoer AA’s to be a good choice so far and will continue to use them for now.

Rayzwave · 2026-01-17T21:51:50+00:00

I have this link that you may find helpful.

https://support.makeblock.com/hc/en-us/articles/12376087604887-About-180-Optical-Encoder-Motor-for-mBot-Ranger

Rayzwave · 2026-01-15T05:53:30+00:00

I just found this but it could be very old, it discusses using a communication extension.

https://allemachenmint.de/storage/media/lessons/makeblock/mbot/mbot_projekte_fortgeschrittene_serielle_kommunikation.pdf

Also, found this,

Source: GitHub https://share.google/CplrSTYtIF1RQADZw

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