My Blocks

Introduction

My Blocks is the equivalent to functions in Python. My Blocks group blocks into reusable, efficient sections of blocks designed to perform a specific task. My Blocks can be called multiple times within a program, making project organization easier, and helping to avoid repeated blocks.

    define myBlock

    myBlock

Parameters	Description
block name	A name you give to your My Block.
parameters	Optional. Variables that accept input values when the function is called, allowing data to be passed into the function. It can be a number or Boolean.

Defining and Calling My Blocks

My Blocks

If a My Block does not require input, you can define it without parameters.

When started, calls a custom block named ‘greeting’ to print ‘Hello!’ on the screen.

    define greeting
        [Define a My Block to display a message.]
        print [Hello!] on console ◀ and set cursor to next row

    when started
        [Call a My Block to display the message.]
        greeting

My Blocks with Parameters

Parameters let you give a My Block the information it needs to work, such as how many times to complete a sequence of movements. For example, a My Block could use a number parameter to tell the robot how many times to repeat a motion. This lets you use the same My Block in different ways depending on what values you give it.

When started, calls a custom block ‘named_greeting’ with a parameter. It prints ‘Hello, ’ followed by the given name on the screen.

    define repetitions (number) :: custom
        [Define a My Block with a parameter.]
        repeat (number)
        increment [arm v] position by x:[100] y:[0] z:[0] [mm v] ▶

    when started
        [Call a My Block start incrementing.]
        repetitions [4]