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BITCAR - Autonomous Line Following Obstacle Avoiding Car for micro:bit

BITCAR - Autonomous Line Following Obstacle Avoiding Car for micro:bit

We have ✅ 10 available of the SS-114991884 in our Sydney warehouse.

Express post delivery (2-5 business days)

The BitCar is a micro:bit-powered robot car kit featuring autonomous line following, ultrasonic obstacle avoidance, and remote control capabilities. Built around a sturdy chassis with two metal gear motors, the car includes built-in modules for buzzer, line follower, and four addressable RGB LEDs — ready to program straight out of the box.

Two spare Grove connection ports on the underside (one I²C, plus P1 and P2) allow advanced users to add sensors and modules for extended functionality. Program the car using Microsoft MakeCode's drag-and-drop block editor or text-based JavaScript. A micro:bit board is required but not included.

Key Features

  • Line Following – Built-in line follower sensor for autonomous path tracking
  • Obstacle Avoidance – Ultrasonic sensor detects and navigates around obstacles
  • Remote Control – Wireless control via a second micro:bit or compatible controller
  • Built-In Buzzer – Programmable audio feedback and sound effects
  • 4 Addressable RGB LEDs – Individually controllable colour lighting
  • 2 Grove Expansion Ports – Add sensors and modules for advanced projects
  • Customisable Design – Flat acrylic surfaces for stickers, tape, or laser-cut modifications

Specifications

  • Power Supply – 3× AAA batteries (not included)
  • Working Voltage – 5 V
  • Working Current – 1.5 A max
  • Motors – 2× metal gear motors
  • LEDs – 4× addressable RGB
  • Expansion – 2× Grove ports (1× I²C, 1× P1/P2)
  • Package Dimensions – 170 × 90 × 60 mm
  • Weight – 100 g
  • Recommended Age – 8+
Note: A micro:bit board is required to use this kit and is not included. For remote control functionality, a second micro:bit (or compatible game controller) is also needed.

Ideal For

  • Learning robotics and programming with micro:bit
  • Classroom STEAM education
  • Homeschool coding projects
  • DIY hobbyists and makers

Package Contents

  • 1× Chassis with built-in electronics
  • 1× Acrylic back piece
  • 2× Acrylic side plates
  • 2× Wheels
  • 1× Universal wheel (front)
  • 1× Universal wheel (rear)
  • 1× Ultrasonic sensor
  • 1× Battery holder
  • 1× Coupling nut
  • 1× Screwdriver
  • 6× M3×6 mm screws
  • 2× 3M adhesive stickers

Resources

The BITCAR - Autonomous Line Following Obstacle Avoiding Car for micro:bit appears in the following collections:

SKU SS-114991884
by Seeed Studio