Microbit Crawling Robot Activity

Build a 2-legged crawling robot usng a BBC Microbit.

In this activity, we will build a 2-legged crawling robot. We will attach a Microbit and Adafruit Crickit robot controller and use MakeCode blocks to code the legs to move in a lifelike manner. Then we will code the robot to respond to your touch!


Table of Contents

  1. Build a 2-legged crawling robot usng a BBC Microbit.
  2. Check your components
  3. Assemble the robot
  4. Coding
  5. Make the kit

Overview

This activity is suitable for kids aged 10+.

It will take approximately 2 hours to complete.

You will need our Microbit Crawling Robot Kit. You will receive this kit if you are attending the relevant Think Create Learn or Girls Into Coding event. If you want to make your own kit, see the section right at the end of this page.

See it in action

In this activity, we will build a 2-legged crawling robot. Here is a video of one in action:


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Table of Contents

  1. Build a 2-legged crawling robot usng a BBC Microbit.
  2. Check your components
  3. Assemble the robot
  4. Coding
  5. Make the kit
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