BitCar with Microbit

Age 10+
Skill level - BeginnerSkill level - Intermediate
Save 2% Regular price A$95.59
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Sale price A$93.20   Inc. GST
SKU:
PAKR-K1148
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Age 10+
Skill level - BeginnerSkill level - Intermediate
Assembly Required
Visual-based ProgrammingText-based Programming
Programming Device - Computer

The kit includes:

  • 1x BitCar Chassis
  • 2x Metal-gear Motors
  • 2x Wheels
  • 1x Acylic Case
  • 1 x micro:bit board

BitCar is one of the best selling and most popular micro:bit project kits by Tinkergen. BitCar is a micro:bit based do-it-yourself robot designed for STEM education. It’s easy to assemble, easy to code and fun to play with. The car uses two high-quality metal gear motors to drive the wheels, which have a stronger force and longer lifespan than normal plastic gear motors.
Inertia carries the car to perform a wheelie as it drives!

The key features of BitCar:

  • Obstacle Avoidance.
  • Line Following
  • Wheelie Mode.
  • DIY assembly + Easily customisable. 

The car board integrates a buzzer for music or audio signals, 2 line follow sensors for tracking lines, and the 4 addressable LEDs on the bottom can be used as indicators, highlights or simply for cool decorations. There are also Grove connectors for add-ons like an ultrasonic sensor, AI camera, recognizer or screens. All features of BitCar can be easily controlled with Microsoft MakeCode editor.

How BitCar is used for Educational purpose?

This product helps kids understand the basics of open-source electronics and develop skills in programming. Kids' creative thinking and hands-on skills are nurtured in their electronics learning. Not only can kids build knowledge of the modules and graphical programming, but also they can learn how to create their own DIY projects.

 Bitcar for Microbit

Technical Specifications:

  • Power Supply :3 AAA batteries
  • Working Voltage: 5V
  • Working Current: 1.5A (Max)
  • Built in Speaker
  • 2 Metal Gear Motors
  • 4 Addressable RGB LEDs
  • 2 Spare Grove Connection ports (one I2C)


 

Shipping rates Australia wide and New Zealand

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1. Regular shipping: Goods will be shipped using Australia post regular shipping service. 
2. Express shipping: Goods will be shipped using Australia post EXPRESS shipping service. 
3. Express split shipping: Local stock from Melbourne will be shipped ASAP (1 business day) using EXPRESS shipment while remaining items from overseas stock when arrived in Melbourne shipped using second EXPRESS shipment. 
4. Pick up from Thomastown, Melbourne is available on appointment between 9 am to 3 pm during business days. 

  

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All orders placed before 11 am AEST (Monday to Friday) will ordinarily be processed on the same day.

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Shipping Destinations

We ship all products throughout mainland Australia, Tasmania and New Zealand - Including Darwin, Melbourne, Sydney, Tasmania, Adelaide, Brisbane, Perth, all metro and regional areas but do not deliver to areas in Australia where the Australia Post delivery network is not available. 

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  • re-attempt delivery at a later time or date, in which case we may charge you an additional re-delivery fee. 

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