The
Kitronik :MOVE mini for the BBC micro:bit
provides an introduction
to robotics. The :MOVE mini is a 2 wheeled robot, suitable for both remote
control and autonomous operation. A range of add-on boards can expand
the capabilities to include more advanced functionality.
The included :MOVE servo:lite board can also be used in conjunction with a
BBC micro:bit to build other movement based projects.
Visit kitronik.co.uk/movemini for more details.
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION TO THE :MOVE MINI
SUPPLIED WITH THIS KIT
GETTING CONNECTED
THE BBC micro:bit SOFTWARE
PROGRAMMING THE BBC micro:bit
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ASSEMBLING
:MOVE MINI
1. ASSEMBLING THE PCB
2. FLASH THE ZIP LEDs
3. BUILDING THE WHEELS
4. TESTING THE SERVOS
5. CALIBRATING THE SERVOS
6. ASSEMBLING THE CHASSIS
7. ATTACHING ELECTRONICS
CODING
:MOVE MINI
8. CODE MOVE MINI TO MOVE
9. DRAW A SHAPE USING JAVASCRIPT
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SUPPORT FOR
:MOVE MINI
10. GO ONLINE!
:MOVE mini PIN OUT
TROUBLESHOOTING
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SUPPLIED WITH THIS KIT
ELECTRONICS
FIXINGS
CHASSIS PANELS
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1x
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GETTING CONNECTED AND FINDING
THE PROGRAMMING ENVIRONMENT
Using a USB to micro-USB type B cable, connect the BBC
micro:bit to a computer.
Code will be created on the BBC micro:bit website.
www.microbit.org
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THE BBC micro:bit SOFTWARE
The BBC micro:bit is programmed using a web based (internet
access required) programming environment which is found at
www.microbit.org.
To save programs to access at a later date you will need to be
logged in (although you can create a program without doing this). If
this is the first time you have used your BBC micro:bit then please
refer to our getting started guide at
www.kitronik.co.uk/microbit.
All of the experiments in this guide are based on the
Microsoft PXT
Block
and
Microsoft PXT JavaScript editors.
The Microsoft PXT
Block Editor is a very easy to use graphical editor. The Microsoft
PXT Javascript editor is a text based programming language which
is ideal for slightly more complex programs. It is possible to convert
a Block program into a JavaScript program. This offers an easy way
to of progressing from Block programming to JavaScript.
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