# 4tronix Bit:Bot Robot for BBC Micro:Bit

**Type:** Product page · **SKU:** CE05521 · **Brand:** [4tronix](https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/4tronix-australia)
**Page:** https://core-electronics.com.au/bit-bot-robot-for-bbc-micro-bit.html ([markdown](https://core-electronics.com.au/bit-bot-robot-for-bbc-micro-bit.html.md))

## Retired product

This product is retired and no longer available for purchase. Replaced by: CE06802.

**Replacement:** https://core-electronics.com.au/catalog/product/view/sku/CE06802

## Description

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](https://core-electronics.com.au/micro-bit-by-bbc.html) 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](https://ukbaz.github.io/howto/bitbotRemoteControl.html)

### 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

## Images

- [Product image 1](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/catalog/product/b/i/bitbot-robot-for-bbc-microbit-1.jpg)