MiniBit Robot for the micro:bit

An easy, simple and ready-to-go robot for your BBC micro:bit. The MiniBit is the younger sibling of the popular and well-loved Bit:Bot. It comes ready-built (just the wheels need pushing on). A Makecode extension is available - just search for "MiniBit" in the Advanced/Extensions tab. Blocks are available for driving the motors, LEDs and optional ultrasonic sensor, line follower module, 5x5 matrix breakout and OLED Breakouts. Features

* 2 micro-metal gear motors. Both fully controllable in software, for both speed (0 to 100%) and direction (forward or reverse)

* Fully enclosed gearboxes to minimise the ingress of dust and fluff

* Wheels with rubber tyres for maximum grip

* Metal ball front caster

* 4 FireLEDs along the front. Select any colour for any pixel, produce stunning lighting effects as your MiniBit moves around

* Integrated pen holder sits directly between the wheels for best operation. Designed for Sharpie felt tips but any pen with 10mm end shaft will fit

* Powered from integrated 3xAA battery holder with on/off switch and blue indicator LED (batteries not included)

* Easily plug your BBC micro:bit in and out using the edge connector

* micro:bit pins 0, 1, 2 as well as 0V and 3V brought to croc-clip friendly edge connections

* Robust connector for optional Ultrasonic sensor and other breakouts

Resources

* Programming instructions

Optional extras available

* Ultrasonic Breakout

* OLED Breakout

* 5x5 FireLED Matrix Breakout

* Line follower module

Note

* micro:bit not included

* Batteries not included

* Breakouts not included