Voice Block

Introduction

The Voice Block is the only block in the ICBlocks series equipped with intelligent voice prompt functionality. When connected to the Boxy Robot, the block provides block prompt functionality, voice control functionality, and voice programming functionality. It supports two modes: online and offline, with different voice prompt capabilities for each mode.

Structure

No.	Name	Description
①	Speaker & Sound Hole	The speaker hole for sound output
②	Power Indicator	Indicates if the block is successfully connected to the Boxy Robot
③	Magnetic Suction Base	Used for connecting the block to the Boxy Robot, providing stable power and data transmission

Specifications

Item	Description
Name	ICBlocks-Voice Block
Code	B0010062
Dimensions	32 x 32 x 21.0 mm
Weight	16 g
Material	ABS
Valid IDs	3260~3500
Operating Voltage	3.3 V
Connection Method	Magnetic

Usage Instructions

Type	Description	Example
Online Mode	When the coding board is connected to the Boxy Robot, the voice block provides voice prompts, such as block connection notifications, placement error alerts, and execution process updates during program runs.
Offline Mode	Without a connection to the coding board, the voice block supports block prompts, voice control, and voice coding. It notifies the user of block connections and command execution status via voice.
Voice Control	Supports five categories of voice commands: movement, LED lights, recordings, expressions, and motor control. The system only responds to voice commands after being activated and remains active until deactivation.
Voice Coding	Users can program through voice commands. It supports various control instructions, allowing program execution upon completion, including termination commands.

Voice Command Table

Interactive Commands with Replies (Not for Programming)

Command Category	Command Phrase	Reply	Description
Voice Block Version	Voice Block Version	“The current voice block version is ICBlocks voice block V1.0. Thank you for your support.”	Version details are updated with each version. Example: “Current…V1.1…”
Boxy Robot Version	Boxy Robot Version	“The current Boxy Robot version is ICBlocks Boxy Robot V2.8. Visit the official ICBlocks website for updates.”	Version details change with updates. Example: “Current…V2.9…”

Commands without Replies

Command Name	Command Phrase	Description
Wake Up Command	Hello Boxy	The voice block has a higher priority than other actuators; once activated, the Boxy Robot can only be controlled by the voice block.
Exit Voice State Command	Exit	Shut up
Start Coding Command	Start programming	Start coding
End Coding Command	End programming	End coding
Execute Program Command	Run program	Run code
Stop Program Command	Stop program	Program stop
Wait for Command	Wait for one second	The program waits for the specified duration.
	Wait for two seconds.
	Wait for three seconds.
Movement Command	Move forward one step	One step forward

	Move backward one step	One step backward

	Turn left ninety degrees	Turn ninety degrees left

	Turn Right Ninety Degrees	Turn ninety degrees right

	Move forward two steps.
	Forward, backward, turn left, turn right, stop.
LED Block Command	Turn on the light.	Functions the same as the corresponding block, turning the LED block or color LED block on or off.

	Turn off the light.

	The light is too dim.	Increases or decreases the brightness of the LED light or color LED light.
	The light is too bright.
	Increase brightness

	Decrease brightness Lower the brightness

	Brighten the light
	Dim the light
Record Block Command	Play Recording	Functions the same as the corresponding block, controlling the recording block.
	Car Horn
	Train whistle	Train
	Police car siren	police car
	Fire engine siren	fire engine
	Phone ringing	telephone
Expression Block Command	Happy	Functions the same as the corresponding block, displaying expressions on the expression block.
	Sad
	Cry
	Angry
	Smile
Motor Block Command	Start/stop motor (motor stop)	Functions the same as the corresponding block, controlling the independent motor.
	Motor forward/reverse
Photoelectric Block Command	Waiting for photoelectric change	Functions the same as the corresponding block, and waits for the corresponding block to trigger changes.
Light Block Command	Waiting for light change

Sound Block Command	Waiting for sound change
Gyro Block Command	Waiting for tilt change
Button Block Command	Waiting for button change
Potentiometer Block Command	Waiting for knob change