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Get the original classic Kitronik :MOVE mini buggy for the micro:bit - reduced price for a limited time!

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Get the original classic Kitronik :MOVE mini buggy for the micro:bit - reduced price for a limited time!

The original classic :MOVE mini buggy is available at a reduced price, while stocks last - with no exposed gears, it works great on carpet. Hurry if you're keen for a bargain class set; as of writing we only have 23 left!

The new MK2 :MOVE mini buggy is now in stock, with improved wheels for tabletop use!

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Programming the 4tronix Bit:Bot in the MakeCode PXT Editor

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Programming the 4tronix Bit:Bot in the MakeCode PXT Editor

We've created a 4-part tutorial for MakeCode block-based coding, using the base features of the 4tronix Bit:Bot robot for the BBC micro:bit

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The Adafruit Crickit is Here!

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The Adafruit Crickit is Here!

Expand the functionality of your micro:bit, Adafruit Circuit Playground Express, and Feather with the Crickit! Add additional simple sensors, motors. servos, multicoloured LEDS, speakers, switches, capacitive touch and more, while still leaving lots of pins free for other devices! 

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The 4Tronix Bit:Bot BBC micro:bit robot is now in stock in Australia

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The 4Tronix Bit:Bot BBC micro:bit robot is now in stock in Australia

We found a great robot platform in the 4Tronix Bit:Bot: It harnesses the neat features of the micro:bit, providing an easy-to-setup, full-featured, and expandable robot that comes in at a good price, compared to other robots with the same features.

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