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Tower Bridge That Opens

A big ship needs to pass under the bridge. Let’s make a tower bridge that can lift up!

Build a tower bridge connected to two DC motor blocks.

Tower Bridge That Opens
Finished model

Blocks needed

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How to build 14 steps

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Coding mission

Code the proximity sensor block to detect approaching ships, and lift the bridge with the DC motor blocks when a ship gets close.

Think about what happens when a ship is in front of the proximity sensor and when it isn't.

App menu to use
Block to use

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