Driving Innovation with Microbits and Cars

Driving Innovation with Microbits and Cars

This module enables students to explore the innovative use of Microbits and cars. It begins with building and programming traffic lights, followed by constructing a Move Motor Sensor Car. Students then learn to program the car to follow lines, measure distances, and navigate around objects. The module culminates in the assembly and programming of a Move Motor Klaw. Teachers should encourage experimentation and creativity throughout, and provide guidance during complex assembly processes.
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Line Following Car Quiz Challenge

Move Motor Measure Quiz Challenge

Autonomous Car Quiz Challenge

What Students Will Learn

Learning Goals

  1. Master the assembly and programming of Microbit Traffic Lights Kit.
  2. Understand and implement the construction and programming of Move Motor Sensor Car.
  3. Develop skills to program the car to follow lines and navigate around objects using sensors.
  4. Learn to use the accelerometer and radio in Microbit for remote control of the car.
  5. Gain proficiency in assembling and programming the Move Motor Klaw for various applications.

Learning Outcomes

  1. Construct and program Microbit traffic lights to execute a sequence.
  2. Assemble and program a Move Motor Sensor Car with Microbit.
  3. Program a line-following car using sensor values and conditional statements.
  4. Utilise the sonar sensor on the Move Motor Car to measure distances and transmit the results to another Microbit.
  5. Program distance sensors on the Move Motor Car to detect and navigate around objects.

What You'll Need

Student Devices

Students will need one of these devices. Students can share in groups of 2-3 if necessary.

Chromebook/Laptop/PC
Chromebook/Laptop/PC
Required Equipment

Equipment used in some of the lessons in this course. Items can be shared among students.

Microbit
Microbit
Move Motor Car
Move Motor Car
Move Motor Klaw
Move Motor Klaw
Phillips Screwdriver
Phillips Screwdriver
Traffic Lights Kit
Traffic Lights Kit

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