{"product_id":"bit-bot-xl-robot-for-micro-bit","title":"Bit:Bot XL Robot for micro:bit","description":"\u003cp\u003eIntroducing BitBot XL, taking the much-loved BitBot to the next level. 4tronix have made several changes, some subtle, some not so subtle, to give a much-improved experience of using and working with the BitBit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNB. BBC Micro:Bit is NOT included. Please purchase \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/microbit\" title=\"Purchase BBC micro:bit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eHERE \u003c\/a\u003eif required\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Microsoft Makecode Extension for Bit:Bot also works for BitBot XL. Go to the Advanced tab or the Tools gear icon and select Extensions, then search for BitBot. It can automatically detect while running which version you have, or you can force it to be the Classic BitBot or the new XL.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct Dimensions approx 10% larger in length and width\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChunky wheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReady - assembled. Battery pack permanently attached\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotor gearboxes fully covered - minimises fluff in the gears\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicrobit mounted vertically\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUses standard breakout connector for \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/ultrasonic-distance-sensor-breakout\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Ultrasonic Breakout\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eultrasonic breakout\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLine sensors no longer share pins with the Microbit buttons - removes all Bluetooth pairing issues and allows use of buttons in your code\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePen holder is fitted as standard. Mounted directly over the pivot point for better drawing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndicator LEDs added for line follower sensors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 GVS outputs provided for potential servo usage with 5V power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMakecode extension has been changed so code is compatible with both Classic and XL versions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuzzer now connected on Pin 0 so you can play music through it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\nAnd it still retains all these features from the classic BitBot:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 micro-metal gear motors. Both fully controllable in software, for both speed (0 to 100%) and direction (forward or reverse)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWheels with rubber tyres for maximum grip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront ball caster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12 Smart RGB LEDs in 2 sets of 6 along the arms either side. Select any colour for any pixel, produce stunning lighting effects as your Bit:Bot XL moves around\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 digital line following sensors. Code your own line-following robots and race them to see whose code produces the fastest lap time!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 analog light sensors (front left and front right) so your Bit:Bot XL can be programmed to follow a light source such as a torch, or you could code it to go and hide in the darkest place it can find\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuzzer, so you can make beeping sounds or music whenever you want\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowered from integrated 3xAA battery holder with on\/off switch and blue indicator LED\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasily plug your BBC micro:bit in and out using the vertical edge connector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpansion connections at the front for accessories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo GVS connectors with 5V for servos (shared with light sensors)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOptionally, you can add an \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/ultrasonic-distance-sensor-breakout\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Ultrasonic Breakout\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eUltrasonic Distance Sensor \u003c\/a\u003e(rangefinder) module, or a Talon grabber (coming soon).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e* Microbit, Pen and Ultrasonic not included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSee this \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/4tronix.co.uk\/blog\/?p=1490\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003edetailed blog entry \u003c\/a\u003efor example code snippets and application ideas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ukbaz.github.io\/howto\/bitbotRemoteControl.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere how to control \u003c\/a\u003ethe Bit:Bot with your Bluetooth phone\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"4tronix","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31100344467539,"sku":"4TR-BBOTXL","price":43.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/products\/IMG_3352-1.jpg?v=1572884399","url":"https:\/\/shop.pimoroni.com\/en-eu\/products\/bit-bot-xl-robot-for-micro-bit","provider":"Pimoroni Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}