Motion:Bit - Simplifying Motion Control
Description
- Motion:Bit - Simplifying Motion Control w/ micro:bit
- Note: MOTION:BIT only, micro:bit not included!
- Ideal for constructing robots with DC and Servo Motors
- Programmable via Microsoft MakeCode Editor
- Suitable for both beginners and advanced users
The Motion:Bit - Simplifying Motion Control is an ideal micro:bit expansion board designed for constructing robots with DC Motors and Servo Motors. This innovative product is a result of a collaborative effort between makerspace.UTHM & Cytron Technologies, ISOBOT, and Elvira Systems.
The MOTION:BIT can be programmed using the Microsoft MakeCode Editor graphical programming interface. By installing the MOTION:BIT MakeCode Extension, users can begin coding their projects.

This product is suitable for both beginners and advanced users. Beginners can utilize the block programming mode, which involves simply dragging, dropping, and snapping the coding blocks together. On the other hand, advanced users have the option to switch into JavaScript or Python mode on the MakeCode Editor for text-based programming.
- 1x MOTION:BIT
- 1x Tiny Phillips Screwdriver
- 3x Grove to JST-SH (qwiic) Cable
- 4x Silicone Bumper

MOTION:BIT: 95.2 x 57.2 mm
MOTION:BIT Board Layout
- 11x GPIO Status LEDs
- 11x GPIOs Breakout
- 3x Maker Ports - general (JST-SH 4-Ways Connector)
- 1x Maker Port - I2C
- 1x I2C Breakout
- 1x micro:bit Socket (vertical)
- 4x Motor Terminals
- 8x Motor Test Buttons
- 8x Motor Status LEDs
- 8x Servos Port
- 2x RGB LEDs
- 1x Ext. RGB LED
- 6x 5V Supply
- 1x 18650 Li-Ion Battery Holder
- 1x On/Off Switch
- 1x Ext. On/Off Switch
- 1x Micro USB
- 1x Power Input
- 1x Power/Charge LED
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