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MakeKit AS Snow:bit Robot Kit Personal Learning Kit
The MakeKit Snow:bit is a propeller-driven sled robot kit designed to work with the BBC micro:bit. Built from laser-cut birch veneer, it features dual motors...
The MakeKit Snow:bit is a propeller-driven sled robot kit designed to work with the BBC micro:bit. Built from laser-cut birch veneer, it features dual motors that push air backwards to propel the sled forward on skis — reaching speeds of up to 40 km/h. A hands-on STEAM project that combines woodworking, electronics, and coding.
The kit teaches students about propulsion, friction, and aerodynamics while learning to program the micro:bit. Experiment with different ski waxes and lubricants to see which gives the best glide, or modify the code to control speed and direction.
Key Features
- Propeller-Driven Sled – Dual motors with propellers for forward thrust
- Laser-Cut Birch Veneer – High-quality wooden construction
- Up to 40 km/h – Fast propeller-driven sled on snow or smooth surfaces
- micro:bit Powered – Programmable via MakeCode or MicroPython
- STEAM Learning – Combines woodcraft, electronics, and coding
Ideal For
- STEAM education and classroom projects
- Learning about propulsion and aerodynamics
- micro:bit robotics and coding
- Hands-on woodworking and electronics
Jargon buster
Plain-language definitions for the technical terms used above.
- MicroPython
- A version of the Python programming language made to run on microcontrollers. It matters because it lets beginners write readable code to control LEDs, sensors, motors and displays without needing to start with lower-level languages.
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Robotics & Motion
STEM & Education
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