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This page is devoted to robots based on the __BBC Micro:Bit__ board, a pocket-sized computer that you can code, customise and control. Now, the Micro:Bit can be used for things beyond robotics, but we're here exploring robots based on the board...
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The micro:bit is available from many vendors, and it clearly makes sense to shop for the best value (and the best value based on currency). Some options:
* [micro:bit|https://shop.pimoroni.com/products/microbit] £13.50 from Pimoroni
* [BBC micro:bit|https://www.adafruit.com/product/3530] US$14.95 from Adafruit
* [BBC micro:bit Go Bundle|https://www.adafruit.com/product/3362] US$17.50 (with USB cable, battery pack and 2x batteries) also from Adafruit
* [BBC Micro:Bit in Gift Box (Microbit)|https://shop.4tronix.co.uk/collections/bbc-micro-bit/products/bbc-micro-bit-in-gift-box-microbit] £11.75 from 4Tronix
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Generally, the micro:bit board is __not included__ with the robot kits.
Generally, unless stated otherwise the micro:bit board is __not included__ with the robot kits.
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! Related Products
!! Related Products
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! Kitronik ZIP Halo HD for micro:bit
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[{Image src='attach/microbit/bitface.jpg' caption='Bit:Face' align='right' width='400' class='imgFloatRight'}]
[{Image src='attach/microbit/kitronik-halo.jpg' caption='Kiktronic Halo' align='right' width='200' class='imgFloatRight'}]
* [Kitronik ZIP Halo HD for micro:bit|https://shop.pimoroni.com/products/kitronik-zip-halo-hd-for-micro-bit] £25.80
Not a robot at all, the Kitronik Halo HD board for the micro:bit incorporates 60 individually addressable full colour ZIP LEDs, a MEMS mic, piezo buzzer, RTC and onboard battery holder!
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[{Image src='attach/microbit/kitronik-halo.jpg' caption='Kiktronic Halo' align='right' width='400' class='imgFloatRight'}]
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! Ultrasonic Sensor Module
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[{Image src='attach/microbit/ultrasonic_sensor.jpg' caption='Ultrasonic Sensor Module' align='right' width='200' class='imgFloatRight'}]
* [Ultrasonic Distance Sensor Breakout|https://shop.4tronix.co.uk/collections/bit-bot/products/ultrasonic-breakout] £3.95
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[{Image src='attach/microbit/ultrasonic_sensor.jpg' caption='Ultrasonic Sensor Module' align='right' width='400' class='imgFloatRight'}]
This breakout is a simple and robust way to add ultrasonic distance sensing to your robot. Supported on BitBot XL, Pi2Go Mk2, Pi-Bug (v1.1 and later), Minibit and other 4tronix robots released from July 2019 onwards (including the Robobit Mk3, v1.3 onwards).
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Available in standard and tall versions. The Tall version is intended for the BitBot XL with a Talon attachment. We recommend using the standard version for all other use cases.
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* [BBC Micro:Bit in Gift Box (Microbit)|https://shop.4tronix.co.uk/collections/bbc-micro-bit/products/bbc-micro-bit-in-gift-box-microbit] £11.75
! BitFace Robot Face Breakout
[{Image src='attach/microbit/bitface.jpg' caption='Bit:Face' align='right' width='200' class='imgFloatRight'}]
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* [Kitronik ZIP Halo HD for micro:bit|https://shop.pimoroni.com/products/kitronik-zip-halo-hd-for-micro-bit] £25.80
This breakout is designed to fit on BitBot XL, MiniBit and the latest (v1.3) version of Robobit Mk3.
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* [Ultrasonic Distance Sensor Breakout|https://shop.4tronix.co.uk/collections/bit-bot/products/ultrasonic-breakout] £3.95
Brighten up your robot, animate its personality and provide status indications!
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* [BBC micro:bit|https://www.adafruit.com/product/3530] US$14.95
* [micro:bit|https://shop.pimoroni.com/products/microbit] £13.50
* [BBC micro:bit Go Bundle|https://www.adafruit.com/product/3362] US$17.50 (with USB cable, battery pack and 2x batteries)
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