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