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As part of this development track we will explore the world of robotics using the Kitronik Move Mini. As you follow through the tutorials in this development track you will learn how to –
- Assemble the Kitronik Move Mini robot
- Code the robot and get the Kitronik Move Mini robot to move
- Write programs to get your Move Mini to navigate around a track
- Learn how to light up your Kitronik Move Mini robot in different colors
- Control the Kitronik Move Mini robot using a second BBC Micro:Bit board
- Control the Kitronik Move Mini robot using an Andriod phone
- Sense light and write programs to get your Kitronik Move Mini robot to perform different actions.
- Code the Move Mini to draw different shapes on paper
The Kitronik :MOVE mini buggy kit for the BBC micro:bit provides a fun introduction to robotics. The :MOVE mini is a 2 wheeled robot that is suitable for autonomous operation, remote control projects via a Bluetooth application or being controlled using a second BBC micro:bit as a controller via the microbits radio functionality. The Kitronik :MOVE mini is powered by two continuous rotation servo motors. The speed of these servos can be controlled by simply altering the PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) signal to the servo, which is easy to do using the Servo blocks in the Microsoft MakeCode Block editor. We have also produced Kitronik custom blocks for the Servo:Lite to make the task of coding as quick and painless as possible, see the resources section at the foot of this page for more information. The buggy also has 5 x RGB individually addressable ZIP LEDs (NeoPixel compatible), which can be used as indicators, reverse lights etc… It is possible to add a pen or other extra parts to the kit to increase the range of tasks for which it can be used.
This development track is based on the tutorials that have been put together by Kitronik (https://www.kitronik.co.uk/). All copyrights to the content in this track is owned by Kitronik.
You will need a Kitronik Move Mini to be able to work on this development track. You can pick up the Kitronik Move Mini from OzToyLib.
This is an advanced micro:bit track with a focus on exploring robotics using the Kitronik Move Mini. We would highly recommend that you complete the following tracks before you start off with this track.
- Introduction to coding concepts with Scratch I
- Introduction to coding concepts with Scratch II
- Exploring Coding Concepts Using the BBC micro:bit I
- Exploring Coding Concepts Using the BBC micro:bit II
- Exploring Coding Concepts Using the BBC micro:bit III
- Design Interactive Games Using the BBC micro:bit
- Introduction To Electronics Using The BBC micro:bit – I
Prerequisites –
- This tutorial makes extensive use of the BBC micro:bit.
- If you haven’t purchased a BBC micro:bit yet you might want to head over and pick one up now.
- We would recommend that you pick up the BBC micro:bit, BBC micro:bit breakout board and a breadboard.
- The BBC micro:bit breakout board and breadboard makes working with the BBC micro:bit a lot easier.
- You will also need a Kitronik Move Mini to be able to work on this development track. You can pick up the Kitronik Move Mini from OzToyLib.
- If you are looking to add line sensing capability to your Kitronik Move Mini you will need to pick up one of the Line Following Sensors also available from OzToyLib.
- We will be using the official BBC MakeCode Block editor and MicroPython online editor to write code for all our tutorials.
About the Kitronik Move Mini
The Kitronik :MOVE mini buggy kit for the BBC micro:bit provides a fun introduction to robotics. The :MOVE mini is a 2 wheeled robot that is suitable forautonomous operation, remote control projects via a Bluetooth application or being controlled using a second BBC micro:bit as a controller via the microbits radio functionality. The Kitronik :MOVE mini is powered by two continuous rotation servo motors. The speed of these servos can be controlled by simply altering the PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) signal to the servo, which is easy to do using the Servo blocks in the Microsoft MakeCode Block editor. Here are some of the features of the Kitronik Move Mini –
- The kit offers a fun introduction to the world of DIY robotics.
- Add code for autonomous operation.
- Use in conjunction with an App and control it over Bluetooth.
- Use the radio function and a second microbit as a controller.
- Attach a pen and code the robot to draw shapes.
- Attach an Line Following Sensor, code the robot to be able to detect lines/tracks and get your robot to navigate around
You can read more about the Kitronik Move Mini at OzToyLib.
This development track is based on the tutorials that have been put together by Kitronik (https://www.kitronik.co.uk/). All copyrights to the content in this track is owned by Kitronik
About BBC micro:bit
The Micro Bit (also referred to as BBC Micro Bit, stylised as micro:bit) is an ARM-based embedded system designed by the BBC for use in computer education in the UK. The board is 4 cm × 5 cm and has an ARM Cortex-M0 processor, accelerometer and magnetometer sensors, Bluetooth and USB connectivity, a display consisting of 25 LEDs, two programmable buttons, and can be powered by either USB or an external battery pack. The device inputs and outputs are through five ring connectors that are part of the 23-pin edge connector at the bottom of the board. The micro:bit can be programmed using the Microsoft Block code program editor which is similar to the block based language Scratch ideal for 7-12 year olds. The micro:bit can also be programmed using the Makecode editor in Javascript and Python which allows for older kids to learn the Javascript and Python programming language using the micro:bit.
You can read more about the BBC micro:bit at the microbit website. Also see Kitronik’s resources for BBC micro:bit here – Parents Complete Guide To The BBC micro:bit.
