I was just wondering: does this use the same sensor as the Sparkfun line follower i.e. the QRE1113 ?
Thanks!
Asked by: Andrew Gale
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Kitronik :MOVE Line Following Board and BBC micro:bit
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:MOVE Line Following Board plus :MOVE mini
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Description
Add line following to your BBC microbit Robot/buggy projects with the :Move Line Following Board for BBC micro:bit.
Although designed with the :MOVE mini in mind, this board can be used to add line following to any micro:bit buggy. If adding line following to the :MOVE mini, you will need the Line Following add-on for :MOVE mini instead. This is because the fixings for the :MOVE mini are not included in this kit.
The board can be used to either follow a dark line on a light background or a light line on a dark background. For best results, ensure there is approx. 5mm clearance between the bottom of the board and the driving surface.
The sensitivity of the line following can be adjusted via the two onboard pots, one for each detector. The same pots are also used to change the type of line that will be followed; to detect darker, turn the pot clockwise and to detect lighter, turn the pot anti-clockwise.
The board has an operating voltage (Vcc) of 3V and is rated for a max current of less than 1mA.
There are two output channels via a 5 pin output that has the following configuration; 0V / Left Detector / 3V / Right Detector / 0V.
Features:
- Add line following to your microbit Robot/buggy.
- Can be attached directly to the underside of the :MOVE mini.
- Can either follow a dark line on a light background or a light line on a dark background.
- The line following sensitivity can be adjusted with a screwdriver.
- No Soldering is required.
- Example line following code is provided.
Contents:
- 1 x :MOVE Line Following board for the BBC micro:bit.
Dimensions:
- Length: 43.7mm.
- Width: 31.5mm.
- Max height: 5.7mm
- Pin Header Pitch: 2.54mm.
Requires:
- 1 x BBC micro:bit.
- 1 x Small flat-bladed screwdriver.
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This product is designed and manufactured in the UK by Kitronik.
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A wide range of BBC micro:bit resources, what it is, the editors and using the micro:bit
A wide range of BBC micro:bit resources, what it is, the editors and using the micro:bit
Q:
Hi there,
I was just wondering: does this use the same sensor as the Sparkfun line follower i.e. the QRE1113 ?
Thanks!
I was just wondering: does this use the same sensor as the Sparkfun line follower i.e. the QRE1113 ?
Thanks!
A:
Hi Andrew,
Thank you for your email, I do not believe they use the same parts from a quick look at sparkfuns datasheets it looks like a different component.
Best regards
Cullen
Thank you for your email, I do not believe they use the same parts from a quick look at sparkfuns datasheets it looks like a different component.
Best regards
Cullen
Answered by: Cullen Lewis
11-Dec-19
Q:
What is the distance in cm between the left and right LED indicator ?
thx,
Paul
thx,
Paul
Asked by: Paul
A:
Hi Paul,
It is approximately 25mm or 2.5cm in between the two LEDs.
best Regards
Cullen
It is approximately 25mm or 2.5cm in between the two LEDs.
best Regards
Cullen
Answered by: Cullen Lewis
16-Sep-19
Q:
Includes connection cable?
Asked by: JOAQUIN GARCIA MARTINEZ
A:
Hello Joaquim,
That product you are looking at has just the board in not any of the connection parts. The links below are the full kits and the cable connector on it's own.
https://www.kitronik.co.uk/5624-lf-line-following-add-on-for-move-mini.html
https://www.kitronik.co.uk/4167-move-mini-line-follower-interface-cable.html
Best Regard
Cullen
That product you are looking at has just the board in not any of the connection parts. The links below are the full kits and the cable connector on it's own.
https://www.kitronik.co.uk/5624-lf-line-following-add-on-for-move-mini.html
https://www.kitronik.co.uk/4167-move-mini-line-follower-interface-cable.html
Best Regard
Cullen
Answered by: Cullen Lewis
12-Feb-19
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