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Get the original classic Kitronik :MOVE mini buggy for the micro:bit - reduced price for a limited time!

August 29, 2019 • kitronik • microbit accessories • robotics • robots

The original classic :MOVE mini buggy is available at a reduced price, while stocks last - with no exposed gears, it works great on carpet. Hurry if you're keen for a bargain class set; as of writing we only have 23 left!

The new MK2 :MOVE mini buggy is now in stock, with improved wheels for tabletop use!

Programming the 4tronix Bit:Bot in the MakeCode PXT Editor

January 05, 2019 • bbc microbit • Bitbot • drawing robot • LEDs • light sensors • Line following • makecode • micro:bit • microbit • microbit accessories • neopixels • PXT • robot • robotics • robots • sensors • tutorial

We've created a 4-part tutorial for MakeCode block-based coding, using the base features of the 4tronix Bit:Bot robot for the BBC micro:bit

The Adafruit Crickit is Here!

September 18, 2018 • Adafruit • CircuitPython • crickit • makecode • MicroPython • robotics • robots

Expand the functionality of your micro:bit, Adafruit Circuit Playground Express, and Feather with the Crickit! Add additional simple sensors, motors. servos, multicoloured LEDS, speakers, switches, capacitive touch and more, while still leaving lots of pins free for other devices!

The 4Tronix Bit:Bot BBC micro:bit robot is now in stock in Australia

May 20, 2017 • micro:bit • microbit • neopixels • robot • robotics • robots

We found a great robot platform in the 4Tronix Bit:Bot: It harnesses the neat features of the micro:bit, providing an easy-to-setup, full-featured, and expandable robot that comes in at a good price, compared to other robots with the same features.