Robotics with Micro:bit and Crikit

Hardware

• Micro:Bit (2)
• One for the robot controller
• One for the handheld controller
• Crikit for motor and accessory control
• Attach motors to motor spot (share screwdrivers)

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Software

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1. Go to makecode.microbit.org
2. New Project
3. Advanced -> Extension
4. Search or enter project URL (https://github.com/adafruit/pxt-crickit )

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More instructions here https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-crickit-creative-robotic-interactive-construction-kit/makecode

Other notes

• Encourage students to use block-based.
• All sorts of accessories available (arduino ecosystem)
• IR Sensor
• Servo motors
• Have students use LED grid to display the current state
• On Windows PC, use Play Store App. Makes downloading 1 click

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Robot Code

Set your radio group to something unique

Use “on radio received…”

Use Crikit - > “Crikit run motors…”

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Simple sample code … https://makecode.microbit.org/_WthM7KJYF0ae

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Controller code

Use “on button press”

Use “radio send number…”

Make sure you set the group number to the same as your robot code

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https://makecode.microbit.org/_PgL8FUM1xRsA

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Notes

https://makecode.microbit.org

Add extension and search for

https://github.com/adafruit/pxt-crickit

Verify working by adding motor and LED display

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https://learn.adafruit.com/using-micro-bit-and-crickit-with-micropython/