Minibit Robot for BBC Micro:Bit

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Minibit Robot for the BBC Micro:Bit

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 (wheels need pushing on).

NB. BBC Micro:Bit is NOT included. Please purchase HERE if required

A Makecode extension is available - just search for Minibit in the Advanced/Extensions tab. Blocks available for driving the motors, LEDs and optional ultrasonic sensor and line follower module as well as the other plugin breakouts.

Available singly or in packs of 10 at a great discount

Visit our blog for programming instructions

Check out these 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
  • 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
  • Easily plug your BBC micro:bit in and out using the edge connector
  • Microbit pins 0, 1, 2 as well as 0V and 3V brought to croc-clip friendly edge connections
  • Uses standard breakout connector for optional addons: Ultrasonic breakout, RGB Led Matrix, RGB Led BitFace, OLED Screen or InfraRed Controller

NB. Batteries, Microbit and ultrasonic sensor NOT included

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