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Robots for the classroom. Educational coding platforms. MicroBits
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Depends what you mean by "breakout boards". We have a number of accessories: shop.4tronix.co.uk/collections/...
June 24, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Depends what you mean by "breakout boards". We have a number of accessories: shop.4tronix.co.uk/collections/...
For BitBot PRO, always make sure you are using the latest Makecode extension as we often make improvements to functions and accuracy. The latest release 2.1.13 improves soft starts in order that the wheels don't slip as much and give misleading information. shop.4tronix.co.uk/products/bit...
January 18, 2025 at 1:26 PM
For BitBot PRO, always make sure you are using the latest Makecode extension as we often make improvements to functions and accuracy. The latest release 2.1.13 improves soft starts in order that the wheels don't slip as much and give misleading information. shop.4tronix.co.uk/products/bit...
Using BitBot PRO to draw polygons: Part 4
Now we can generalise by creating a function that takes two values: number of sides and length of each side. This example draws an octagon by specifying 8 sides to the function:
Now we can generalise by creating a function that takes two values: number of sides and length of each side. This example draws an octagon by specifying 8 sides to the function:
January 14, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Using BitBot PRO to draw polygons: Part 4
Now we can generalise by creating a function that takes two values: number of sides and length of each side. This example draws an octagon by specifying 8 sides to the function:
Now we can generalise by creating a function that takes two values: number of sides and length of each side. This example draws an octagon by specifying 8 sides to the function:
Using BitBot PRO to draw polygons: Part 3
we can then generalise the square to any number of sides by changing the number of repeats to the number of sides required, and the angle to turn to be 360 divided by the number of sides. This is valid for all numbers greater than 2. A hexagon has 6 sides:
we can then generalise the square to any number of sides by changing the number of repeats to the number of sides required, and the angle to turn to be 360 divided by the number of sides. This is valid for all numbers greater than 2. A hexagon has 6 sides:
January 14, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Using BitBot PRO to draw polygons: Part 3
we can then generalise the square to any number of sides by changing the number of repeats to the number of sides required, and the angle to turn to be 360 divided by the number of sides. This is valid for all numbers greater than 2. A hexagon has 6 sides:
we can then generalise the square to any number of sides by changing the number of repeats to the number of sides required, and the angle to turn to be 360 divided by the number of sides. This is valid for all numbers greater than 2. A hexagon has 6 sides:
Using BitBot PRO to draw polygons: Part 2
To complete the square we need to repeat this operation 4 times, once for each side (or once for each corner).
So let's use the Repeat loop built in to Makecode. This code will draw the full square and leave the BitBot PRO where it started:
To complete the square we need to repeat this operation 4 times, once for each side (or once for each corner).
So let's use the Repeat loop built in to Makecode. This code will draw the full square and leave the BitBot PRO where it started:
January 14, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Using BitBot PRO to draw polygons: Part 2
To complete the square we need to repeat this operation 4 times, once for each side (or once for each corner).
So let's use the Repeat loop built in to Makecode. This code will draw the full square and leave the BitBot PRO where it started:
To complete the square we need to repeat this operation 4 times, once for each side (or once for each corner).
So let's use the Repeat loop built in to Makecode. This code will draw the full square and leave the BitBot PRO where it started:
Using BitBot PRO to draw polygons: Part 1
Because BitBot PRO can move and turn accurately, we can use it to draw geometric figures. Let's start with drawing a square. We first have to draw one side, then turn 90 degrees. Like this
Because BitBot PRO can move and turn accurately, we can use it to draw geometric figures. Let's start with drawing a square. We first have to draw one side, then turn 90 degrees. Like this
January 14, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Using BitBot PRO to draw polygons: Part 1
Because BitBot PRO can move and turn accurately, we can use it to draw geometric figures. Let's start with drawing a square. We first have to draw one side, then turn 90 degrees. Like this
Because BitBot PRO can move and turn accurately, we can use it to draw geometric figures. Let's start with drawing a square. We first have to draw one side, then turn 90 degrees. Like this
Who wants a discount? We have 12% off everything in stock, between now and December 19th. This covers Black Friday, Cyber Monday and end of year discounts all in one go! Use code BSKY12 during checkout. shop.4tronix.co.uk
November 22, 2024 at 11:11 AM
Who wants a discount? We have 12% off everything in stock, between now and December 19th. This covers Black Friday, Cyber Monday and end of year discounts all in one go! Use code BSKY12 during checkout. shop.4tronix.co.uk
This was a very weird one
November 20, 2024 at 9:52 AM
This was a very weird one
We also make and sell electronics to help astrophotographers. Includes secondary mirror heaters, dew heater controllers and auto-focus controllers. shop.4tronix.co.uk/collections/...
November 19, 2024 at 10:11 AM
We also make and sell electronics to help astrophotographers. Includes secondary mirror heaters, dew heater controllers and auto-focus controllers. shop.4tronix.co.uk/collections/...
Pleased that us astronomers are considered human by at least some of the population 😉
November 18, 2024 at 2:49 PM
Pleased that us astronomers are considered human by at least some of the population 😉
Our latest robot is BitBot PRO, an intelligent version of the BitBot XL. Its "Smart Motors" make accurate movements trivial, enabling easy drawing of regular polygons and even arcs. School children need this, now! shop.4tronix.co.uk/products/bit...
November 16, 2024 at 11:48 AM
Our latest robot is BitBot PRO, an intelligent version of the BitBot XL. Its "Smart Motors" make accurate movements trivial, enabling easy drawing of regular polygons and even arcs. School children need this, now! shop.4tronix.co.uk/products/bit...
Infrared remote control for any of our Microbit robots: RoboBit Mk3, MiniBit, BitBot XL or M.A.R.S. Rover. Plug the receiver into the accessory port and you're ready to go. Couldn't be simpler! shop.4tronix.co.uk/products/ir-...
November 16, 2024 at 11:37 AM
Infrared remote control for any of our Microbit robots: RoboBit Mk3, MiniBit, BitBot XL or M.A.R.S. Rover. Plug the receiver into the accessory port and you're ready to go. Couldn't be simpler! shop.4tronix.co.uk/products/ir-...
NASA sent the Curiosity Rover to Mars, but they should have sent our M.A.R.S. Rover instead as it is much lighter! Build yourself a fully-functional, all-terrain, 6 wheel drive rover with steerable corner wheels. shop.4tronix.co.uk/products/mar...
November 16, 2024 at 11:19 AM
NASA sent the Curiosity Rover to Mars, but they should have sent our M.A.R.S. Rover instead as it is much lighter! Build yourself a fully-functional, all-terrain, 6 wheel drive rover with steerable corner wheels. shop.4tronix.co.uk/products/mar...
The BitBot XL is the upgraded version of the Bit:Bot released in 2017. This has been an incredibly successful range of robots, with almost 200,000 sold worldwide. Norway alone has around 30,000 in their SuperBit project. shop.4tronix.co.uk/products/bit...
November 16, 2024 at 11:10 AM
The BitBot XL is the upgraded version of the Bit:Bot released in 2017. This has been an incredibly successful range of robots, with almost 200,000 sold worldwide. Norway alone has around 30,000 in their SuperBit project. shop.4tronix.co.uk/products/bit...
Our smallest (and cheapest 😉) robot for Education, the MiniBit is ready assembled and just requires batteries and Microbit to start coding. Metal gear motors, RGB blinky LEDs and more! shop.4tronix.co.uk/products/min...
November 16, 2024 at 10:57 AM
Our smallest (and cheapest 😉) robot for Education, the MiniBit is ready assembled and just requires batteries and Microbit to start coding. Metal gear motors, RGB blinky LEDs and more! shop.4tronix.co.uk/products/min...
Physical computing made easy. Plug together your choice of components (Gizmos) with the Microbit in a special carrier with batteries (Playground) and code your own experiments. No soldering required. shop.4tronix.co.uk/collections/...
November 16, 2024 at 10:32 AM
Physical computing made easy. Plug together your choice of components (Gizmos) with the Microbit in a special carrier with batteries (Playground) and code your own experiments. No soldering required. shop.4tronix.co.uk/collections/...
RoboBit Mk3. Build and code your own Microbit controlled robot. No soldering required. This kit provides all the parts you need, including a screwdriver and spanner! Just add a Microbit. shop.4tronix.co.uk/products/rob...
November 16, 2024 at 9:47 AM
RoboBit Mk3. Build and code your own Microbit controlled robot. No soldering required. This kit provides all the parts you need, including a screwdriver and spanner! Just add a Microbit. shop.4tronix.co.uk/products/rob...