# Programming with Micropython: Turtle

### Import FutureBoard Library

Import the Library to make use of its functions.

```
from future import *
```

### 04: Turtle

#### 1. Setting the Pen Color

```
turtle.fillcolor(color)
```

Turtle accepts RGB value for color, value range is 0\~255. Example: (255,100,0)

#### 2. Moving the Pen Forward

```
turtle.forward(steps)
```

Moves the pen forward by the number of steps.

#### 3. Turning the Pen

```
turtle.left(angle)
turtle.right(angle)
```

Turns the pen to the left or right by the degree of angle.

#### 4. Setting the Heading

```
turtle.setheading(angle)
```

Sets the heading to be the angle.

#### 5. Moves the Pen to a Point

```
turtle.goto(x,y)
```

Moves the pen to a point (x,y).

#### 6. Moves the Pen along an axis

```
turtle.setx(x)
turtle.sety(y)
```

Moves the pen to a point on the x or y axis.

#### 7. Draws a Dot

```
turtle.dot(d)
```

Draws a dot with the diameter of d.

#### 8. Draws a Circle

```
turtle.circle(r,angle)
```

Draws an arc with the given radius and angle, a 360 degree arc results in a full circle.

#### 9. Sets a Fill Area

```
turtle.begin_fill()
turtle.end_fill()
```

Begins and ends the fill area.

```
Note: The screen of the FutureBoard is below the requirements for the Turtle MicroPython Library, there may be unintended results with the fill function.
```

#### 10. Sets the Pen Up or Down

```
turtle.pendown()
turtle.penup()
```

#### 11. Clears the Screen

```
turtle.clear()
```

#### Sample Program

```
# Draws a star

from future import *

turtle.clear()
turtle.penup()
turtle.setx(80)
turtle.sety(64)
turtle.pendown()
for i in range(5):
    turtle.forward(40)
    turtle.right(144)
```