Wireless Remote Control with micro:bit
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Resources and Going Further
Now that you've successfully got your micro:bits communicating, it's time to incorporate it into your own project! Need some inspiration? Check out our other robots found in our robotics section.
Hackers In Residence - The Tethered Quad
Our first-ever "Hackers in Residence" Tara Tiger Brown and Sean Bonner created a quadcopter that stays tethered to the ground. Here's how they did it!
Big Easy Driver Hookup Guide
How to get started with the SparkFun Big Easy Driver.
Continuous Rotation Servo Trigger Hookup Guide
How to use the SparkFun Continuous Rotation Servo Trigger with continuous rotation servos, without any programming!
Serial Controlled Motor Driver Hookup Guide
Hookup guide for the Serial Controlled Motor Driver
Looking for more wireless fun? Check out the following using wireless applications.
Exploring XBees and XCTU
How to set up an XBee using your computer, the X-CTU software, and an XBee Explorer interface board.
ESP8266 Powered Propane Poofer
Learn how Nick Poole built a WiFi controlled fire-cannon using the ESP8266 Thing Dev Board!
SparkFun Arduino ProtoShield Hookup Guide
The SparkFun Arduino ProtoShield PCB and ProtoShield kit lets you customize your own Arduino shield using whatever custom circuit you can come up with! This tutorial will go over its features, hardware assembly, and how to use the shield with an Arduino R3 footprint.
Artemis Global Tracker Hookup Guide
The SparkFun Artemis Global Tracker combines the Artemis processor with an Iridium 9603N satellite transceiver, ZOE-M8Q GNSS transceiver, and MS8607 PHT sensor. With a clear view of the sky, this board allows you to send and receive short data messages from anywhere in the world including remote locations far beyond the reach of WiFi and GSM networks. Follow this guide to get started with the Artemis Global Tracker.
Or try checking out these cool robots from AVC.