Martin Woolley explains how he wrote the Robot Buggy code using the Microsoft PXT Editor for the BBC micro:bit. Includes a link to the completed code. Martin not only wrote the code that we use for the remote controlled buggies, he also designed the Bluetooth profile for the BBC micro:bit and wrote and released the micro:bit Blue App, which we used to control the buggys.
Robot Buggy Part 7 Remote Control Via Bluetooth
Bluetooth is the technology that makes the remote control aspect of this project possible, fortunately, the BBC micro:bit comes with Bluetooth functionality as standard. Martin Woolley explains how to pair your Android device with the BBC micro:bit and how to use is micro:bit Blue App to control the Robot Buggy.
Coming Soon – New Kits and Products
Whilst many of our customers enjoy a well earned holiday during August, we’re busy putting the final touches to some exciting new kits, and bringing you a couple of additions to our materials section.
Making A Giant Illuminated Rubix Cube With Perspex Sheets
Geoff Hampson, one of our company directors, was charged with designing and building something iconic from the epic ’80s. There are many things that spring to mind when you think about the ’80s but if you were at school during this period, as I was, then you undoubtedly have a lot of memories of the Rubix cube craze. Challenge accepted!
D&T: 87 MPs Demand Inclusion Of Subject In EBacc
MP Michelle Donelan has secured the support of almost 90 MP’s for a proposed change to EBacc that would allow schools to class design and technology as a science and offer it as a choice to students.
Robox Update Automaker To V2.01.02
Robox Update Automaker To V2.01.02 . As CEL Robox have moved deeper into dual material printing, recent updates to their Automaker software have been geared towards facilitating this. There have been a number of multi-material related new features and a few days ago they updated Automaker to V2.01.02. This added another new feature for removing the gap between the support material and your part, when using a dual material head.
8 Things You Didn't Know About Perspex® Acrylic Sheets
As Perspex is one of the most popular materials for Design and Technology we thought it would be interesting to share some facts that many people might not know. We’ve picked 8 things that we think many people won’t know about this highly versatile and widely used design material. How many did you know?
Design And Technology Upcycling With Burned By Design
I never expected to be thinking about work last weekend when I was at the East Midlands Flower Show, but when I saw the fantastic creations of Burned by Design and went over to have a closer look. It turned out that the owner, Alex, is a Design and Technology teacher.
Replenish D&T Stocks For The New School Year
The summer holidays are almost upon us and D&T Department stocks may be beginning to dwindle, so why not replenish D&T stocks before the summer to ensure the new school year gets off to a flying start.
Out And About With Kitronik
This week and next, armed with BBC micro:bits and accessories, Kitronik are breaking free from the office and attending fun education based events that are aimed at showing young people and educators that there is a world of opportunity out there for people with the right skills.