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micro:bit is a registered trademark of Micro:bit Educational Foundation. This page features BBC micro:bit programs for use with Tamiya products, plus other useful information. Click on one of the links below to be taken to that topic. ◾ Programs available for download ◾ Re-installing the pre-installed program (avoiding obstacles) ◾ Controlling the robot remotely ◾ Item 71201 Microcomputer Robot (Crawler Type) information page ◾ Item 71202 Microcomputer Robot (Wheeled Type) information page ◾ Programming information page |
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Programs Available for Download Right click the link below for the program you wish to download, and select "Save Link As" or a like command to download it. More detailed instructions are given in the section below on re-installing the pre-installed program. 01_DrivingProgram* - this is the program which is pre-installed when Item 71201 is purchased 02_ControllerProgram - this program allows use of a second (separately sold) BBC micro:bit as a controller. 03_RunningProgram - this program can be used as a base for your own programs. It repeats 2 seconds of forward motion and 1-second left turns. 04_UltrasonicProgram - this program can be used as a base for your own programs. The buzzer sound changes as the robot nears an obstacle. 05_RadioControlProgram - this program can be used as a base for your own programs. A BBC micro:bit is used as a controller, with the A button giving 2 seconds of forward motion, the B button 2 seconds of reverse, and tilt giving a 1-second turn. 06_DrivingProgram_WHEEL* - this is the program which is pre-installed when Item 71202 is purchased. *01_DrivingProgram and 06_DrivingProgram_WHEEL are dedicated programs for Item 71201 and 71202 respectively. Do not try to use with other items. Please note that Tamiya provides a simple guide to BBC micro:bit programs for the Microcomputer Robot. Customers may also find resources such as that at the link below useful: https://makecode.microbit.org/reference Tamiya is not responsible for the contents of third party sites. |
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Re-Installing the Pre-Installed Program (avoiding obstacles) In the event that you wish to reinstall the pre-installed program that directs the robot to avoid obstacles, follow the steps below. Items required ★PC* (Windows, iOS, etc.) with access to the internet ★Micro USB cable (sold separately) ★Microcomputer Robot (Crawler Type) *This process may not work on smart phones and tablets. |
 1. Turn off the model using the switch on the robot, and connect the BBC micro:bit to your PC using a micro USB cable. The PC must have access to the internet. |
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 2. When connected properly, the BBC micro:bit will appear on your PC as an external drive called "MICROBIT". If it does not appear, try using a different micro USB cable to connect the BBC micro:bit to your PC. |
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 3. Download the 01_DrivingProgram hex file from this page (see above) by right-clicking the link and choosing "Save Link As" or a like command. |
 4. Check that the program has been saved correctly onto your PC. |
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 5. Drag and drop the program onto the MICROBIT drive to copy it onto the BBC micro:bit. |
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 ★Remove the micro USB cable. Turn on the robot and check it moves as described in the "GET MOVING!" section on page 8 of the Microcomputer Robot (Crawler Type) instruction manual. |
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Controlling the Robot Remotely If using a controller to control the robot remotely, separately sold BBC micro:bit, M parts, battery case and two R6/AA/UM3 batteries are required. To use the separately sold BBC micro:bit as a controller, download and copy onto it 02_ControllerProgram from this page (see above). |
Information is correct as of July 19, 2019. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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