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 the BBC micro:bit provides a fun introduction to buggy robotics. Learn about movement, how to use light and sound, how to recognize and avoid obstacles and how to program the :MOVE motor to follow a line. In combination with the radio functions of the micro:bit, the possibilities are endless.

Two bidirectional DC motors with variable speed control are attached to the chassis. The wheels have rubber tires and can be easily attached to the motor shafts. Plug a BBC micro:bit into the edge connector and you are ready to start coding. No further assembly is required and no tools are needed.

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

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

the :MOVE motor can be coded using the Microsoft MakeCode editor . Kitronik has created a series of custom MakeCode blocks to simplify the coding of the finished buggy. The booklet supplied with the buggy contains more detailed instructions on how to use the blocks and write code. :MOVE engine can also be coded with Python. A Github repository  has beencreated where you can find sample code for MicroPython.

Notice:

• This kit does not include a micro:bit.
• No soldering is 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 entertaining tutorials that introduce you to all the 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.
• There are ultrasonic distance and line tracking sensors on board.
• It also has a piezo sounder and a pen holder.
• There are 4 full-color, programmable ZIP LEDs.
• Two-pin outputs ideal for servo connections (can be used for other inputs and outputs).
• The battery holder is built into the chassis.
• The buggy is equipped with an on/off switch to protect the batteries.
• There is also an integrated edge connector for micro:bit, code, plug-and-play.
• Kitronik has created custom MakeCode blocks tosimplifycoding with the MakeCode editor.
• An additional sample MicroPython code has beencreatedin Kitronik's GitHub repository. 

Dimensions:

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

Scope of delivery:

• 1 x :MOVE motorized chassis
• 2 x wheels and tires
• 1 x brochure

Requires:

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