Robotics with the Micro:Bit (NonReg / Introduction)
The course is a fun introduction to the subject of robotics in which you will work with the Microbit and MoveMotor, an easy-to-use micro-controller and robot buggy. You will program it to flash its lights, beep through i...
Course description
The course is a fun introduction to the subject of robotics in which you will work with the Microbit and MoveMotor, an easy-to-use micro-controller and robot buggy. You will program it to flash its lights, beep through its speakers, and drive a buggy around an obstacle course, while learning about the basic principles of robots and robotics.
What can this course lead to?
This course is a great introduction to basic robotics and could lead to the college's Exploring Robotics course, as well as other digital courses.
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Course session dates
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19 November 2026 - 20 November 2026 9:30am - 4:30pmApply
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The course information on this page was last updated 04 August 2026.
