{"product_id":"bitbot-pro-intelligent-robot-for-micro-bit","title":"BitBot PRO Intelligent Robot for micro:bit","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe latest incarnation of the hugely popular BitBot from \u003ca href=\"\/nl\/collections\/4tronix\"\u003e4tronix\u003c\/a\u003e is the \u003cstrong\u003eBitBot PRO \u003c\/strong\u003efor the BBC \u003ca href=\"\/nl\/collections\/micro-bit-store\"\u003emicro:bit\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e(micro:bit not included)\u003c\/strong\u003e, with an onboard processor providing intelligent and accurate motor control, with sensor resolution of over 100 pulses per centimetre. \u003cem\u003eDriving straight has never been so easy!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe've also taken the opportunity to upgrade and improve many other features; including the sounder, the line follower sensors and even the power supply circuit - as well as adding several extra mounting holes for you to fix your own creations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinally, there is an InfraRed receiver built into the robot's PCB to enable really easy and responsive remote control using the 4tronix InfraRed remote controller (not included, coming to the store soon!) - note that the remote control is not paired to any particular BitBot PRO, so all nearby units in line of sight will receive the same commands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote: micro:bit and batteries not included.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUpdated Makecode Extension\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew blocks for accurate movements of the wheels; motion in a straight line by a selected distance, spinning a determined angle and even moving in an arc of a user-define radius and angle. You can also read back the distance and angle moved\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew blocks for both Digital and Analog line sensors, as well as enabling user or automatic adjustment of threshold values. Finally, a merge of all the line sensors to give a single value estimating where the line is, from -100 for on the far left, through 0 in the centre to +100 on the far right\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew blocks for the sounder to support changing volume, pitch and duration. Note also that the sounder can now use the Makecode Music blocks as well\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew blocks for the InfraRed receiver: event-driven blocks that are run when specific keys are pressed, as well as being able to test the last key pressed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSmart Motors\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow with an on-board processor and hall effect sensors on each wheel, BitBot can move more accurately than ever before:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100 pulses per centimetre gives great accuracy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrive in straight lines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMove a specified distance accurately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurn whatever angle you define in degrees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMove in an Arc - you specify the radius of the arc and the angle to turn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRetrieve the number of pulses and\/or the angle turned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll handled by the on-board processor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe chunky and grippy wheels have been modified so they cannot be pushed on too far\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExtra, more sensitive sensors\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have changed the type of line sensors to be analog and more accurate as well as adding a third, central, sensor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou can still use the sensors in digital mode\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn digital mode, you can define the threshold levels (and hysteresis) that separates black from white - stored permanently\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere is also an automatic calibration routine that can be run on command to set the threshold levels - stored permanently\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Makecode Extension includes a block that merges all the line sensor data into a single \"Line \"Position\" that can be used for a super simple line follower program\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUpdated Buzzer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Buzzer is now much louder (controllable) and driven directly from the Microbit \"Music\" blocks, providing an almost endless way to program it\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the standard \"Buzzer On\" and \"Buzzer Off\" commands without change\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe volume and pitch of the Buzzer can now be set in the program\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the Microbit Music blocks to play music, or police sirens, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMore Mounting Points\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have added more holes to be used as fixing points for your own creations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll new mounting holes fit \u003ca href=\"\/nl\/search?q=m2.5\u0026amp;narrow_by=\u0026amp;sort_by=relevency\u0026amp;page=1\"\u003eM2.5 nuts and bolts\u003c\/a\u003e etc. (except the existing M2 holes at the front)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the 2 \"servo\" connection points for servos or other accessories that can connect directly to Microbit Pins 1 and 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuilt-in InfraRed Receiver\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have included the IR \u003cstrong\u003ereceiver\u003c\/strong\u003e in every BitBot PRO which is integrated into the Makecode extension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote however that the InfraRed Keypad is an optional item \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/infrared-remote-control-for-bitbot-pro\"\u003eavailable here in the store\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the 17-button mini keypad (optional) to send commands to the BitBot PRO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProgram the BitBot PRO with the very easy-to-use InfraRed blocks in our Makecode extension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBitBot PRO Compatability\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOf course, all the popular features of the BitBot XL continue to be present\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSame outline and dimensions as the BitBot XL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSame chunky, grippy wheels - except with end stops so they get fitted correctly every time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSame 12 fully addressable RGB FireLeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimilar metal gear motors, but higher torque (slower speed - more accurate) and with hall effect magnetic encoders and sensors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSame front connector compatible with all existing breakouts (Ultrasonic, 5x5 RGB Matrix, BitFace, 128x64 OLED, etc.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSame twin analog light sensors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSame operation with easy-to-obtain and long-lasting 3xAA batteries (can be rechargeable batteries or alkaline)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe updated BitBot Makecode extension works with all versions of BitBot (Classic, XL and now the BitBot PRO)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eResources\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/makecode.microbit.org\/\"\u003eMicrosoft MakeCode\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePackage Contents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x BitBot PRO Intelligent Robot for micro:bit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote: micro:bit and batteries not included.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"4tronix","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50847300485393,"sku":"105971","price":42.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0901\/6285\/6209\/files\/bitbot-pro-intelligent-robot-for-micro-bit-4tronix-105971-42490715635907.jpg?v=1735210476","url":"https:\/\/abcd3032.myshopify.com\/nl\/products\/bitbot-pro-intelligent-robot-for-micro-bit","provider":"Tayyab Zak","version":"1.0","type":"link"}