Here is a fun experiment to investigate the Radio functions on the BBC Micro:bit. You will need 2 Micro:bits, one of them part of a :MOVE mini robot from Kitronics. The resulting remote isn’t the most responsive, and there are many ways that you can tweak and improve this recipe, so use it as a starting point for better things.
If you need help using and sending files to the Micro:bits, check out our Micro:bit Startup Notes page.
Ingredients:
- Kitronics :MOVE mini with Micro:bit installed
- A second Micro:bit, with battery pack if possible
- USB mini cable for programming the Micro:bits and a computer for useing Makecode
- Remote Makecode Files: https://github.com/YMLkris/Micro-bit-Projects/tree/master/Movemini
Directions:
- Build the :MOVEmini kit as instructed, and set up the second Micro:bit as the remote with its battery pack if you have it.
- Download the .hex file for the robot listed in the ingredients and install it on the robot’s Micro:bit, or create your own file in MakeCode based on the image below.
- Download the .hex file for the remote listed in the ingredients and install it on the remote Micro:bit, or create your own file in MakeCode based on the image below.
- That’s it! Power up the Micro:bits and control your robot.