Kitronik
Kitronik Mai-Z the MouseBot for BBC micro:bit - Single Unit
Mai-Z is a programmable robot buggy for the BBC micro:bit, designed for young coders aged 8–14. With line-following sensors, distance detection, edge sensors...
Mai-Z is a programmable robot buggy for the BBC micro:bit, designed for young coders aged 8–14. With line-following sensors, distance detection, edge sensors, programmable LEDs, and precision motor control, it teaches coding through interactive, hands-on projects.
Program Mai-Z using MakeCode's block-based editor, or use the optional Screen-Free Programming pack for unplugged coding. The motors are engineered for accurate straight-line driving, precise turns, and controlled distances.
Key Features
- Line-Following Sensors – Follow paths and tracks
- Distance Sensor – Detect and avoid obstacles
- Edge-Detecting Sensors – Prevent falls from tables
- 4× ZIP LEDs – Programmable RGB lighting
- Onboard Speaker – Sound effects and audio feedback
- Pen Holder & Scoop – Draw shapes and play games
- Precision Motors – Accurate straight-line driving and turns
- USB-C Rechargeable – Built-in LiPo battery
Programming Options
- MakeCode block-based coding
- MakeCode CreateAI (gesture control)
- Screen-Free Programming (optional add-on pack)
Ideal For
- Students aged 8–14 learning to code
- Coding clubs and STEM lessons
- Home learning and maker projects
- UK and US curriculum-aligned teaching
Specifications
- Dimensions – 117 × 105 × 45mm
- Power – USB-C rechargeable LiPo (5V, 1A charger required)
- Compatibility – BBC micro:bit V1/V2
Package Contents
- 1× Kitronik Mai-Z MouseBot
- 1× USB-A to USB-C charging cable (20cm)
- 1× A6 fold-out sheet (instructions + line-following track)
Jargon buster
Plain-language definitions for the technical terms used above.
- LiPo
- A lithium polymer rechargeable battery commonly used in portable electronics projects. It matters because LiPo batteries need correct charging circuitry and care, and this board includes hardware intended for that battery type.
- RGB
- Short for red, green and blue, usually referring to an LED that can mix those three colours. It matters because controlling an RGB LED teaches how separate outputs combine to create different colours.
- USB-C
- A modern reversible USB connector used for power and data connections. On this product it matters because it can connect directly to a computer as well as to a microcontroller project.
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micro:bit
STEM & Education
Related Tutorials
Free guides on learn.littlebird.com.au
