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Mr Bit Downloads for Binary Bots Robot Kits
The popular BinaryBots Kits for the BBC micro:bit provide a simple but creative introduction to robotics and control technology. The kits contain all the components you need for building a simple robot using the BBC micro:bit as a controlling device. Monitor light level, measure temperature, detect motion, make electronic and musical sounds, display images and messages are some of the fun activities you can do.
Every project requires a program for the micro:bit and this is where Mr Bit can help. The Mr Bit ‘Plain English’ method of programming makes it very easy to understand how a program works. Click on the project files below to download them directly into Insight Mr Bit. Each file has component blocks ready for programming the micro:bit, and all the instructions appear on the screen.
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This project uses the yellow and blue crocodile clip wires in your Dimm kit as inputs to the micro:bit. When you touch both clips at the same time, DIMM’s face changes from sad to happy. Solution
This project uses button A as the input and the micro:bit LEDs to show the countdown
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This project uses the temperature sensor in your Dimm kit. When you press button A, DIMM shows the temperature for 5 seconds. Solution
This project uses the temperature sensor in your UFO kit. When you press button A, UFO shows the temperature for 5 seconds. Solution
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This project uses the light sensor in your Dimm kit. The light level shows on the LEDs display. When you press button A, the display toggles between a graph and a number. Solution
This project uses the light sensor in your UFO kit. The light level shows on the LEDs display. When you press button A, the display toggles between a graph and a number. Solution
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This project uses the buzzer in your Dimm kit. When you press button A, DIMM starts humming until you press button B. Solution
This project uses the buzzer in your UFO kit. When the program is running, UFO sends out high pitched bleeps and flashing images every 4 seconds.
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This project uses the motion sensor in your Dimm kit. The LEDs show an animated warning when a moving object is detected. Solution
This project uses the motion sensor in your UFO kit. The LEDs show an animated warning when a moving object is detected. Solution
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This project uses the buzzer in your Dimm kit. When you press button A, DIMM plays you a tune until you press the button again. Solution
This project uses the magnetometer inside the micro:bit to detect the compass bearing. The task for your program is to use this to show the direction on the LEDs; north, east, south or west. For the south direction, the buzzer makes a beep. Solution
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This project uses the buzzer in your Dimm kit and the gesture sensor inside the micro:bit. When you shake DIMM, he makes a weird sound which only stops when you lay him down flat. Solution
This project uses the buzzer in your UFO kit and the gesture sensor inside the micro:bit. The sensor detects when UFO is tilted, sets off an alarm and shows and animated warning on the LEDs. Solution
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This project uses the motion sensor to detect when someone or something gets near to DIMM. Then his faces changes and a buzzer sounds. Solution
This project switches on red and green LEDs alternately. The buzzer in your UFO kit makes the sound of UFO’s ionic rocket motor. Solution
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