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Full machine-readable index: https://core-electronics.com.au/llms.txt # Grove Zero Bit Kit micro:car **Type:** Product page · **SKU:** CE07313 · **Brand:** [Seeed Studio](https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/seeed-studio-australia) **Page:** https://core-electronics.com.au/grove-zero-bit-kit-micro-car.html ([markdown](https://core-electronics.com.au/grove-zero-bit-kit-micro-car.html.md)) This kit includes a micro:bit car shield and other important Grove Zero modules to let you make a compact and cool car robot in a few seconds. Only using a magentic snap together contacts, the micro:bit can be turned into a control board for Grove Zero modules, that is to say, without soldering or wires to tangle up, you can connect a servo or a sensor to the micro:bit through a simple magnetic snap! ## Pricing - **Price:** $109.95 (inc GST) — $99.95 AUD, exc GST - **Quantity discounts:** 5+ $95.95 (exc GST) · 10+ $92.95 (exc GST) ## Availability & dispatch - Available with a lead time — expect dispatch between Sep 04 and Sep 07. ## How to buy - **Build a cart:** compose `https://core-electronics.com.au/cart/link?items=CE07313:1` (comma-separated SKU:qty pairs) and share the link. Opening it shows a confirmation page with live pricing and stock before anything is added to the cart. - **Verify the cart first:** fetch `https://core-electronics.com.au/cart/link/CE07313:1.md` for live line prices (inc & exc GST, quantity discounts applied), stock and dispatch estimates, and totals. Append `/to/{AU-postcode}` (or `/to/{country-code}:{postcode}`) before `.md` for delivery options and prices to that destination. Unknown, retired, or out-of-stock SKUs are flagged. (Query form `cart/link.md?items=...` also works but some robots parsers refuse query strings here.) - **Checkout** is completed on-site and includes a captcha at the payment step. Share the cart link; checkout takes it from there. - **Search the catalogue:** `https://core-electronics.com.au/search/{query}.md` (URL-encode the query; pages 2-3 at `search/{query}/{page}.md`; `search.md?q=` also works) - **Payment methods, purchase orders, policies and contact details:** https://core-electronics.com.au/llms.txt ## Description This kit includes a micro:bit car shield and other important Grove Zero modules to let you make a compact and cool car robot in a few seconds. Only using a magentic snap together contacts, the micro:bit can be turned into a control board for Grove Zero modules, that is to say, without soldering or wires to tangle up, you can connect a servo or a sensor to the micro:bit through a simple magnetic snap! [*Note: This product does not include a micro:bit*](https://core-electronics.com.au/micro-bit-v2-australia.html) The micro:bit car shield also incorporates a buzzer, 4 addressable RGB LEDs and a rechargeable lithium battery (190 mAh). You can use a 5V micro USB cable to charge the lithium battery. **Education Focus** This product helps kids understand the basics of open-source electronics and develop skills in programming. Kids' creative thinking and hands-on skills are nurtured in their electronics learning. Not only can kids build knowledge of the modules and graphical programming, but also they can learn how to create their own DIY projects. - Microsoft MakeCode Compatible - A Powerful Programming Platform: MakeCode is a widely-used graphical programming software that allows you to program the micro:bit. You can easily use it through a web browser. - Educational Course Materials: We provide free BitCar-related courses for schools and families. You can get started with BitCar no matter whether you are in class or at home. **Features** - Works with both the [micro:bit V1](https://core-electronics.com.au/micro-bit-by-bbc.html) and [micro:bit V2](https://core-electronics.com.au/micro-bit-v2-australia.html)[1](https://core-electronics.com.au/#Note1) - Easy "snap-together" connection - Compact body - Buzzer and RGB LEDs - Printable Map - Lego Compatible - Colour coded functions - Graphical programming **Technical Specifications** - Power Supply :micro USB cable - Working Voltage: 5V - Working Current: 1.5A (Max) **Project Examples** - Colour Recogniser: See the colours of the rainbow with the bit kits colour sensors. - Rainbow Singer: Make music with colours using the bit kits colour sensors and speakers. - Remote control car: Take the bit kit away from the computer with remote control functions! **What's in the box?** - 1x Colour Line Follower - 1x Chassis - 1x micro:bit Car Shield - 1x micro USB cable (50cm) - 1x User Guide - 3x maps - 4x Marker pens (black, red, blue, green) **Downloads** - [Help Documentation](https://docproxy.tinkergen.com/web/#/2?page_id=143) - [Make2Learn Course Material](https://make2learn.tinkergen.com/) - [MakeCode](https://makecode.microbit.org/) 1 There may be some rare cases where there are incompatibilities. BBC are working closely with accessory makers to ensure your accessories will continue to work in the same way. ## Images - [Product image 1](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/catalog/product/g/r/grove_zero_car_kit-1.jpg)