Programmable robot with micro:bit 5
Chapter 1
introduction and part list
iBIT robot kit is a micro:bit-based mobile robotic kit. It comes complete with wheels,
motors, sensors, software, documentation, etc. The iBIT controller board support the
micro:bit microcontroller. The Microsoft Programming Experience Toolkit or Microsoft PXT
Block Editor, JavaScript and Python software is recommended.
For students and teachers; this kit comes with a comprehensive set of activities
and introducing sensors and microcontrollers using the well-popular micro:bit platform.
No soldering is required so the kit is perfectly safe for the classroom. The iBIT robot kit
comes with 2 versions :
1. iBIT robot kit Lite. It includes the micro:bit and iBIT controller board. It also
includes simple sensors (touch sensors and infrared reflector sensors), DC motor
gearboxes and many mechanical parts that allow you to make an autonomous robot
suitable for learning of the Microsoft PXT Graphical programming language. This version
is most affordable for beginners in robotics.
2. iBIT robot kit Plus . It also includes all main components that are in the Lite kit
and other extra part such as the Aluminum wheels, Silicone tires, a standard mini servo
motor and extra chasis. With the Plus version, it allows users to learn more about robotics
in education as well as competition.
1.1 Part list
1. micro:bit ; the 32-bit microcontroller board with 5x5 matrix LED, compass sensor.
3-axis accellerometer sensor and Bluetooth 4.0 circuit
2. iBIT controller board for supporting the micro:bit
3. LED output board with JST cable (ZX-LED) x 2
4. RGB LED programmable board (ZX-SLED3C) x 3
5. Piezo Speaker board (ZX-SPEAKER)
6. Switch/Touch sensor with JST cable (ZX-SWITCH01) x 2
7. Infrared reflector board with JST cable (ZX-03) x 2
8. Metal micro gearbox low power with 30:1 gear ratio with IDC cable x 2
9. Mini standard servo motor (Operating voltage is 4.8 to 6Vdc)
10. Aluminum wheels 33x21 mm. diameter (x2) with Silicone tires, socket screws
and an Allen wrench
