Kitronik :MOVE Motor - robot chassis for BBC micro:bit

Develop your programming skills with the Kitronik :MOVE Motor for micro:bit, a fun introduction to buggies and robotics.

The Kitronik :MOVE Motor for BBC micro:bit offers a fun introduction to buggy robotics. Learn more about movement, how to use light and sound, detect and avoid obstacles, and how to program the :MOVE Motor to follow a line. Combined with the micro:bit's radio functions, the possibilities are endless.

Two bidirectional DC motors with variable speed control are mounted on the chassis. The wheels have rubber tires and simply push onto the motor shafts. Plug a BBC micro:bit into the edge connector and you can start coding right away. No further assembly is required and no tools are needed.

The built-in holder for 4x AA batteries provides a regulated voltage supply to power the BBC micro:bit. There is also a power switch to save battery power when the buggy is not in use.

The micro:bit plugs into the integrated edge connector. Code the micro:bit, plug it into the buggy, switch on the power and off you go.

:MOVE Motor can be coded with the Microsoft MakeCode editor. Kitronik has created a range of custom MakeCode blocks to make coding the completed buggy easier. The booklet supplied with the buggy contains more detailed instructions on using the blocks and writing code. :MOVE Motor can also be coded with Python. A GitHub repository has been created where you can find example code for MicroPython.

Note:

• This kit does not include a micro:bit.
• No soldering required!
• Only minimal assembly is required.

Features:

• The Kitronik :MOVE Motor for the BBC micro:bit offers a fun introduction to buggy robotics and coding.
• It is supported by a series of fun tutorials that introduce you to all its great features.
• All tutorials and resources are free.
• No soldering is required, and assembly is quick and easy.
• The buggy is equipped with two bidirectional DC motors.
• On-board ultrasonic distance and line-following sensors are included.
• It also features a piezo buzzer and a pen holder.
• There are 4 full-colour, programmable ZIP LEDs.
• Two-pole outputs, ideal for servo connections (can be used for other inputs and outputs).
• The battery holder is built into the chassis.
• To conserve battery power, the buggy is equipped with an on/off switch.
• There is also an integrated edge connector for Micro:bit, making code plug-and-play.
• Kitronik has created custom MakeCode blocks to make coding with the MakeCode-to simplify the editor.
• An additional one has been created in Kitronik's GitHub repository Example MicroPython code created. 

Dimensions:

• Length: 111 mm
• Width: 90 mm (with wheels fitted)
• Height: 67 mm

Included:

• 1 x :MOVE Motor Chassis
• 2 x wheels and tires
• 1 x booklet

Requires:

• 1 x Micro:Bit
  
• 1 x USB Type-A to Micro-B USB Noodle cable
  
• 4 x AA batteries