Change Release Notes
updated online help for Blockly blocks (right-click on the block and select help for more information on each block)
added new Blockly block getServoRealtime
added new commands to Blockly in the movement section (setAcceleration, setMaxPositionLimit, setMinPositionLimit, setVelocity, release)
added virtual servo ports to Blockly servo movement commands
direct input joystick robot skill has an option for "max speed." Also, a new internal function for smoother control with an analog joystick
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