Length: 185mm. Image shows assembled kit.
| Microcomputer-Controlled Fun This assembly kit creates a wheeled robot that runs using a BBC micro:bit microcomputer, ultrasonic sensor and motor driver circuit. When the ultrasonic sensor identifies an obstacle ahead it transmits that information to the BBC micro:bit, which uses a pre-installed program to give the motors commands to avoid the obstacle. Arms and head move as the robot advances. Separately sold parts can be used to control the robot remotely, and BBC micro:bits can be coded with original programs via computer, too. |
| A Great Intro to Coding! The included BBC micro:bit has a program pre-installed, meaning you can play with the robot once you have assembled it and got your batteries. With the use of a computer, the BBC micro:bit can additionally be coded to perform a range of actions defined by you – the free online MakeCode editor is a great tool for doing so! It uses intuitive visual programming, where you combine different individual commands in blocks to achieve your final program. For those who wish to, a second BBC micro:bit (sold separately) can be used as a remote controller. micro:bit is a registered trademark of Micro:bit Educational Foundation. |
| Specifications ★Length: 136mm, width: 128mm, height: 116mm (dimensions are approximate) ★Two Type 130 motors included. ★No cement required for assembly.Separately Required Items ★R6/AA/UM3 batteries x2 |
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★A pair of Type 130 motors are used to power the model, in a transparent twin gearbox. Wheels are fitted with rubber tires. |
★The BBC micro:bit circuit board measures around 4x5cm. It features a directional sensor, wireless transmission and more. |
★This kit includes all the necessary hardware to get started – BBC micro:bit, Motor Driver Circuit (mi-01) and Ultrasonic Sensor (mi-02). |
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★Left: A base program comes pre-installed on the BBC micro:bit, which has the robot turn to avoid obstacles which hinder its path.
★Right: The MakeCode editor is a free online resource which lets you write code for the BBC micro:bit using visual programming. |
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★Left: A second BBC micro:bit (sold separately) can be used as a remote controller, a whole different way to play with this robot.
★Right: A computer with internet connection, plus a micro USB cable are required if you want to try coding your BBC micro:bit. |
Mr. Yoshio Tamiya founded a saw mill/lumber factory in Shizuoka-City. Tamiya ventured into the modeling business in 1948, with a scale wooden ship model kit. Since then, Tamiya has been striving to offer merchandise that can truly be called "First in Quality Around the World."
Now Tamiya is offering more than 3000 different products, both in the fields of precision static models and high performance radio control vehicles. These products are not only sold in Japan but also exported in vast quantities to the United States, Europe, South East Asia, and to many other parts of the world. The standard of excellence achieved by Tamiya is regarded as among the very finest in the world of model hobbies.
