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...
BBC micro:bit board#
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From the micro:bit
page on Wikipedia:
for use in computer education in the UK.
The device is described as half the size of a credit card and has an ARM Cortex-M0 processor, accelerometer and magnetometer sensors, Bluetooth and USB connectivity, a display consisting of 25 LEDs, two programmable buttons, and can be powered by either USB or an external battery pack. The device inputs and outputs are through five ring connectors that form part of a larger 25-pin edge connector.
The micro:bit can be programmed in Microsoft MakeCode (a graphical language), Python, and Scratch.
Available micro:bit Robots#
Generally, the micro:bit board is not included with the robot kits.
Bit:Bot#
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Introducing BitBot XL, taking the much-loved BitBot to the next level. We have made several changes, some subtle, some not so subtle, to give a much-improved experience of using and working with the BitBot. The Microsoft Makecode Extension for Bit:Bot also works for BitBot XL. It can automatically detect while running which version you have, or you can force it to be the Classic BitBot or the new XL.
MiniBit#
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The Minibit is the younger sibling of the popular and well-loved Bit:Bot. It comes ready-built (wheels need pushing on).
A Makecode extension is available. Blocks available for driving the motors, LEDs and optional ultrasonic sensor and line follower module as well as the other plugin breakouts.
:MOVE Mini#
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- :MOVE mini MK2 buggy kit £27.60
The Kitronik :MOVE mini MK 2 buggy robot kit for the BBC micro:bit is the latest version of the ever popular :MOVE mini that provides a fun introduction to robotics.
Robot:bit MK3#
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Version 1.3 of this popular kit now uses a removable ultrasonic sensor, that uses the same connector as used on the Minibit and BitBot XL. This allows the use of alternative addons, sich as the new BitFace, 5x5 FireLed Matrix and OLED.
Macqueen Lite#
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- micro: Maqueen Lite-micro:bit Educational Programming Robot Platform $24.90, with micro:bit based Gamepad (and 2x micro:bit): US$82.50
Hello, my name is Maqueen, is a graphical programming robot for STEM education, which inherits playability and simple operation of micro:bit.
The Mini-body, interesting features and plug-and-play allow children to quickly learn graphic programming in entertaining, nurturing children's interest in science and logical thinking.
Maqueen is accessible to Mind+ Programming platform now. Mind+ is a Scratch3.0-based graphical programming platform from DFRobot, supporting python, Arduino and other programming platforms. At present, Mind+ has been applied to all kinds of sensors, modules and related educational products.
Related Products#
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- BBC Micro:Bit in Gift Box (Microbit) £11.75
- BitFace Robot Face Breakout £6.25
- Kitronik ZIP Halo HD for micro:bit £25.80
- BBC micro:bit US$14.95
- micro:bit £13.50
- BBC micro:bit Go Bundle US$17.50 (with USB cable, battery pack and 2x batteries)
References#