Guide

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Great! You have now installed the moto:bit package and are ready to use the board as well as the components that
come in the micro:bot kit. As a side note, for every new MakeCode project that you make, you will have to load
packages over again. Not a big deal, but noteworthy! Now, let’s put your package to good use and get your robot
moving!!!
Experiment 1: Driving and Turning
Introduction
The “Hello World” for the robotics world is getting your robot moving! Driving forwards, backwards and steering is goal
#1 when you are dealing with wheeled / moving robots. This experiment will cover just that: getting your robot moving
using our moto:bit software package for Microsoft MakeCode. Once you get through this first experiment you will be
golden!
Parts Needed
1x micro:bit board (Not Included)
1x Micro B USB Cable (Not Included)
1x moto:bit carrier board
2x Wheels
1x Assembled shadow chassis
2x Hobby Gear Motors
1x 4xAA Battery Holder
4x AA Batteries (Not Included)
Introduction to the Motors and
Controlling Them