Ages 9-18

BBC micro:bit

One of the world’s most popular programmable 
handheld micro-computers

BBC micro:bit is a programmable micro-computer that can fit in the palm of your hand. It offers endless possibilities for implementing a wide range of creative ideas, ranging from robots to musical instruments.To learn more about the micro:bit,visit the official website: https://microbit.org
                        

We offer a wide range of BBC micro:bit accessory
products to make the classroom more entertaining and interesting.

BitMaker

BitCar

BitPlayer

BitWear

BitMaker Lite

BitMaker

BitMaker is a Grove One expansion board  especially designed for the BBC micro:bit. Users can insert the micro:bit into
the micro:bit slot on the expansion board, and use it to control the Grove One module connected to the Grove One ports. In addition to the large range of Grove One modules available, the BitMaker board itself includes programmable RGB LEDs and a buzzer, both components which will come in handy in many projects. This not only eliminates the need to procure extra components, but enables novice users to experience hardware features without connecting extra components.  

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•     Plug and Play 
•     Includes programmable 4 
       RGB LEDs and a buzzer 
•     5V micro USB power port
•     6 Grove One connection ports
                        

•     Accessible micro:bit touch pins, 
       includes power on/off switch and 
       indication light
•     Fully compatible with Microsoft
       MakeCode editor
•     Fully compatible with Microsoft 
       Makecode and MicroPython languages
                        

BitMaker Lite

BitMaker Lite is as it’s name implies, the light version of the BitMaker - the design is more compact. Nevertheless, the three Grove ports are enough to support many projects. Additionally BitMaker Lite breakouts all the available pins for the micro:bit which you can custom solder to include more electronic modules into your projects.

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•     Compact design
•     Plug and Play
•     Built in buzzer to play sounds
•     3 Grove One connection ports
                        

•     Overcurrent protection
       (rated at 1.5A)
•     Accessible micro:bit touch pins
•     Enables micro:bit expansion
       through breakout pins

BitWear

BitWear is a wearable accessory specifically designed to expand and transform the BBC micro:bit into a wearable. The BitWear can be mounted to the back of the micro:bit with 5 small screws, and powered with 2 button (coin) batteries. BitWear also has an inbuilt programmable RGB LED, buzzer and vibration motor plus 2.54mm breakout pin holes for further module extension. The BitWear was designed to enrich the functionality of the micro:bit without adding bulk to create an engaging, wearable product for novice and experienced users.

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•     Easy to put together with threaded aluminium mounting holes to      
       fix in place
•     Compact design, the same dimensions as the micro:bit
•     Includes a programmable RGB LED, buzzer, vibration motor, on/off   
       switches and broken out Grove connection pin holes
•     Powered by one or two 3V button batteries:  CR2032 /CR2025
       /CR2020
•     Includes power switch and indication light
•     Fully compatible with Microsoft MakeCode & MicroPython

BitCar

BitCar is an intelligent DIY car designed for the micro:bit. The car consists of a chassis, two metal gear motors, wheels and an acrylic body. Users can easily assemble this cool micro:bit car and write a program to control it through Microsoft’s online graphical programming platform: MakeCode. This BitCar is a great project for enhancing hands-on learning and programming skills. In addition to two durable metal-gear motors, the car also integrates a buzzer, two line sensors and four programmable LEDs which can be combined to create many fun effects. There are also two Grove One connectors which can extend to peripherals such as an AI Camera or a voice recognition module. In addition to the inbuilt line following sensors, obstacle avoidance capability can also be added through the use of an Ultrasonic Sensor module. A fun feature of the BitCar is it’s ability to zip around in “Wheelie mode”. An endless combination of smart car projects can be explored  with the BitCar.

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•    Durable and reliable metal gear
      motors
•    2x line detection sensors
•    Can easily add on an Ultrasonic
      Sensor module for obstacle 
      avoidance
•     Includes a built in buzzer to play 
      tunes
                        

•    4 addressable LEDs
•    2 Grove connection ports
•    Powered by 3 AAA batteries
•    Fully compatible with Microsoft 
      Makecode and MicroPython languages
                        

BitPlayer

When you connect your micro:bit to a BitPlayer, you can make a wireless remote controller or your own version of a GameBoy. While keeping the controller compact and easy to hold for smaller hands, the BitPlayer includes the buttons available on any other Gameboy or PSP: a high quality 2 axis XY joystick, 6 programmable push buttons (Left, Right, A, B, C, D), a buzzer and a vibration motor. There is even a Grove I2C expansion port built in for extension to Grove One peripherals such as an LCD display to allow users to create an immersive, interactive gaming experience.

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•    Plug and Play
•    Built in buzzer and vibration
     motor
•    Powered by 2 AAA batteries
                        

•    Includes 1x Grove I2C connection
      port
•    Includes power on/off switch and
      indication light
•    Fully compatible with Microsoft
      MakeCode