DESCRIPTION:

• The Minibit is the younger sibling of the popular and well-loved Bit:Bot. It comes ready-built (wheels need pushing on).
• NB. BBC Micro:Bit is NOT included.
• A Makecode extension is available – just search for Minibit in the Advanced/Extensions tab. Blocks available for driving the motors, LEDs and optional ultrasonic sensor and line follower module as well as the other plugin breakouts.

Check out these 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
• Easily plug your BBC micro:bit in and out using the edge connector
• Microbit 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 addons)
• NB. Batteries, Microbit and ultrasonic sensor NOT included