MotiBot Guide

Your MotiBot journey

  1. Setup

    Check your parts and connect the micro:bit. About 10 minutes.
    Set up now ↓

  2. Build

    Build MotiBot stage by stage, one bag of parts at a time.
    Go to Build →

  3. Code

    Teach MotiBot new tricks with drag-and-drop blocks.
    Go to Code →

  4. Missions

    Mix your skills to make MotiBot do something new.
    Go to Missions →

What's in the box

MotiBot Complete

  • Robot parts in bags [TODO: a-x]
  • BBC micro:bit V2
  • USB micro B cable
  • Battery
  • Quick-start card

MotiBot Kit

For families who already have a BBC micro:bit V2

  • Robot parts in bags [TODO: a-x]
  • Battery
  • Quick-start card

Missing or broken part? Tell us on the Help page

You'll need

  • A laptop or Chromebook with the Chrome or Edge browsers and a way to plug in the USB cable
  • Purple Battery
  • A clear table and a tray for small parts

Setup

Fpr grown-ups

How long it takes

Building: about [TODO: XX] minutes over [TODO: X] stages. Each coding topic: [TODO: XX] minutes.

What your child learns

Engineering, block coding in free Microsoft MakeCode, and problem-solving: test, debug and improve.

This site

The guide is for MotiBot owners. The password is on the quick-start card in your box.

Safety: adult supervision recommended during building. Not suitable for children under 3 years: small parts.