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Turn the :MOVE Motor into a Radio Controlled Halloween SpookMobile

By Kitronik Maker

The Spookmobile. Wraith Wagon. Spectre Sedan. AaAaAaAAaaAAutomobile. All ‎good names for this make, but I certainly couldn’t choose so I’ve included them all.‎

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How-To Make a Custom Football Pitch for :MOVE Motor

By Kitronik Maker

Some of you may have seen a version of this football pitch at the Rome Maker ‎Faire 2023, or this exact pitch at SETT 2023. Today, Emma shows you how it’s ‎made so that you can make your own! Perfect for a tiny game of robot football with ‎our :MOVE Motors!

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Simple Robotics Kit with Clippable Detector

By Kitronik Maker

Within this blog, the Clippable Detector board will be used with the simple robotics kit to make it more versatile.

PROJECT

micro:bit Multitasking with MakeCode

By Kitronik Maker

We are going to look at how we can multitask on the BBC micro:bit with MakeCode. In our example we used the Kitronik HaloHD to visually indicate the micro:bit running two different tasks at the same time.

TUTORIAL

Exploring the Advanced Simulation Options of the micro:bit Python Editor

By Maker.io Staff

The simulator allows adjustment of environment variables, making it easy to test different scenarios you might not be able to control in the real world.

TUTORIAL

How To Write a Hello World Application in the micro:bit Python Editor

By Maker.io Staff

Create a program using drag and drop pre-made code snippets and using the built-in API reference that will display text, send serial messages, and play sounds.

TUTORIAL

Welcome to the New Micro:Bit Python Editor

By Maker.io Staff

This new IDE helps novices overcome programming hurdles quickly without any additional overhead while seasoned developers benefit from a built-in API reference.

PROJECT

Getting Started with scroll:bit and Microsoft MakeCode

By Pimoroni

Learn how to use your scroll:bit with Microsoft MakeCode.

PROJECT

Additional Online Resources for Kitronik Alarm Clock Kit

By Kitronik Maker

The Kitronik ZIP Halo HD for micro:bit provides the perfect platform for learning about creating time-based projects that also feature light and sound.

PROJECT

microbit Games-Controlling Movement on the LED Matrix

By Kitronik Maker

Do you have an urge to write some microbit games but don't know how to start, maybe we can help? Learning how to code some basic gaming functions could be all you need to overcome coders block.

PROJECT

How to Add a Servo to the Simple Robotics Kit

By Kitronik Maker

We show how to add a servo to the simple robotics kit. In keeping with the simple robotics kit, this is a solderless pack!

PROJECT

Digital Décor: Girls Night Out Painting

By Nate_Larson

Easily add lighting effects to artwork using a micro:bit v2 and Neopixels. Create custom animations using MakeCode block-based programming.