{"product_id":"kitronik-simple-robotics-kit-for-the-bbc-micro-bit","title":"Kitronik Simple Robotics Kit for the BBC micro:bit","description":"\u003cp\u003eEnter the world of robotics with the latest version of our Simple Robotics kit and build an easy-to-build\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emicrobit-controlled robot. From the ground up, it has been designed to be simple to build by even the youngest of fingers. From its one-piece cardboard chassis to its clip lead connections, everything goes together in a way that is as free from frustration as possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis robot buggy is the same that is featured in our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLesson in a Box Simple Robotics kit, which is a complete set of electronics and teaching resources to enable successful cross-curricular lessons with minimal teacher effort. This single version allows you to make one at home with the children and enjoy the fun learning potential this kit offers. Designed and tested with direct Teacher assistance, and in the classroom, we know this kit lends itself perfectly to the young roboteer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit of parts is accompanied by a detailed set of instructions that will not only walk you through the assembly but also covers the coding in detail. Even if you aren’t confident or technical in nature, you will have no difficulties assembling and using this wonderful kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNearly everything you will need is supplied with the kit. All you need to have to hand is; a microbit, a screwdriver, and a pair of scissors. The scissors are barely used, so if the children are quite young these parts can be done in a flash by an adult.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe included cardboard body can be cut, decorated, and modified to suit your own projects, or you could even design your very own chassis, the possibilities are endless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoding\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe supplied instructions have extremely detailed coding explanations, so much so that the beginner will have no difficulties following along. There are also some more involved examples that are similarly walked through. The examples are for the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMicrosoft MakeCode Editor, which is also designed for beginners.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImprovements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have made many improvements to the kit, to make it easier to build and more robust post-build. For every step of the process, we have carried out testing in schools to ensure that we’ve addressed the needs of the teachers and pupils. These improvements are listed below;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe motors:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe motors now come with clip wire pre-attached (permanently).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAre mounted on the chassis in a more robust way that also improves the aesthetics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Cardboard Chassis:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRedesigned to make it much easier to assemble.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocating points added for the elastic band.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotors are now securely mounted on the chassis, it looks and performs better.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHoles were added for clip wires, allowing for easier connection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe chassis now provides a more robust way of holding the ping pong ball.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn easy-build entry-level robot kit that requires no soldering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt contains detailed instructions for both the assembly and the coding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe included cardboard body can easily be customised and decorated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA great activity to do with supervised children.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt can be coded with the easy-to-use\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMicrosoft MakeCode Editor, which the included instructions cover in detail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eKlip Motor Driver for BBC microbit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 x\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWheels and Tyres.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClip Leads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 x Geared Hobby Motor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Ping Pong Ball.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Rubber Band.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Cardboard chassis net.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRequires\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBBC micro:bit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePair of Scissors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResources:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to add a servo to the Simple Robotics Kit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdding ZIP Hex LEDs To The Simple Robotics Buggy Kit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/blogs\/resources\/simple-robotics-kit-line-following-with-clippable-detector\"\u003eAdd Line Following to the Simple Robotics Kit\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kitronic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48634245644516,"sku":"32KT5665","price":45.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/7746\/0673\/files\/5665_additional-simple-robotics-kit-microbit-klip-tt-motor-robot-underside_97953e8f-bbe9-49b1-9d0f-1a3eeeeed919.webp?v=1774989847","url":"https:\/\/www.elexp.com\/products\/kitronik-simple-robotics-kit-for-the-bbc-micro-bit","provider":"Electronix Express","version":"1.0","type":"link"}