4tronix Bit:Bot Robot for BBC Micro:Bit

SKU: CE05521 Brand: 4tronix

Retired Product

Replaced by: CE06802

This product has been replaced by: CE06802
This product is no longer available. This page is only for reference.

This (almost) ready-assembled robot requires no soldering, no wires and nothing more than a screwdriver to complete it.

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

The Bit:Bot fully engages children and adults alike, allowing you to explore and code the BBC Micro:Bit using any of the languages available (not all features are supported in all languages)

Learn how to control the Bit:Bot with your Bluetooth phone

Features

2x micro-metal gear motors. Both fully controllable in software, for both speed (0 to 100%) and direction (forward or reverse)
12x mini neopixels in 2 sets of 6 along the arms either side. Select any colour for any pixel, produce stunning lighting effects as your Bit:Bot moves around
2x digital line following sensors. Code your own line-following robots and race them to see whose code produces the fastest lap time!
2x analog light sensors (front left and front right) so your Bit:Bot can be programmed to follow a light source such as a torch, or you could code it to go and hide in the darkest place it can find
Wheels with rubber tyres for maximum grip
Really smooth nylon ball front caster
Buzzer, so you can make beeping sounds whenever you want
Powered from integrated 3x AA battery holder with on/off switch and blue indicator LED
Easily plug your BBC micro:bit in and out using the edge connector
Extension port for addition neopixels
Expansion connections at the front for additional sensors (Ultrasonic rangefinder available now, more in development)
Optionally, you can add an Ultrasonic Distance Sensor (rangefinder) module. The sensor can be either soldered to the module, or connected via a socket. No soldering is required for either version. The socketed version makes it easier to connect a straight micro-USB lead to the Micro:Bit, but the soldered version is more robust.

4tronix also have an option for a pen holder that is fitted at the back. This can be plain, or have LEDs on to create a glow ring effect around the pen

See 4tronix's detailed blog entry for example code snippets and application ideas

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We deliver Australia-wide with these options (depends on the final destination - you can get a quote on the view cart page):

$3+ for Stamped Mail (typically 10+ business days, not tracked, only available on selected small items)
$6+ for Standard Post (typically 6+ business days, tracked)
$10+ for Express Post (typically 2+ business days, tracked)
Pickup - Free! Only available to customers who live in the Newcastle region (must order online and only pickup after we email to notify you the order is ready). Orders placed after 2PM may not be ready until the following business day.

Non-metro addresses in WA, NT, SA & TAS can take 2+ days in addition to the above information.

Some batteries (such as LiPo) can't be shipped by Air. During checkout, Express Post and International Methods will not be an option if you have that type of battery in your shopping cart.

International Orders - the following rates are for New Zealand and will vary for other countries:

$11+ for Pack and Track (3+ days, tracked)
$16+ for Express International (2-5 days, tracked)

If you order lots of gear, the postage amount will increase based on the weight of your order.

Our physical address (here's a PDF which includes other key business details):

Unit 18, 132 Garden Grove Parade
Adamstown
NSW, 2289
Australia

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