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The mBot is the perfect introduction to Makeblock. It’s
quick and easy to assemble but has plenty of sensors to
keep your students interested. mbot has an ultrasonic
distance sensor, can measure light levels, has a line follower
and has a buzzer and RGB LED for outputs. The infrared
sensors can be used to send messages and data between
mBots and the robot can also be controlled with the
infrared controller included in the kit
(requires CR2025 coin cell).
Do I need the Bluetooth or 2.4GHz version?
The version you need depends on how you want
to program your mBot. Essentially, the Bluetooth
version is used if you want to program using an
iPad or Android tablet and the 2.4GHz version
is used if you want to use a Windows desktop
PC, laptop or a Mac (although these can be
used to program the Bluetooth version if the
computer has a compatible Bluetooth feature)
Programming
Software
For device type
mBot
Bluetooth
mBot
2.4GHz
mblock
Windows and Mac
*
Makeblock
HD
Tablets – iPad3 and above or
Android 4.0 and above
mBot
Smart phones - iPhone 4S and
above orAndroid 2.3 and above
mBlocky
Tablets – iPad3 and above
*Your PC or Mac must support Bluetooth 4.0
Programming
your Makeblock
creations
mBlock
Compatibility
Windows, Mac
Robot Compatibility
Starter Robot, mBot, mBot Ranger, Ultimate 2.0
mBlock is a drag and drop interface based on the
ever popular Scratch programming language.
It’s really easy to learn, very powerful and
the chances are, your students have already
encountered Scratch.
You can download your programs to your robot
via a USB cable, using the 2.4GHz RF adaptor
or over Bluetooth if your computer has a
compatible Bluetooth interface.
mBot V1.1
STEM Robot Kit
Order Code Description
Price
75-0701
mBot v1.1 2.4GHz
£71.62
75-0702 mBot v1.1 Bluetooth
£66.62
18-0485 CR2025 Coin Cell
MOQ 5
£0.402
mBot 6-Legged
This kit is an expansion pack for the mBot robots
which allows you make a six-legged walking robot
based on the mBot chassis, motors, controller and
sensors. Learn about levers and linkages whilst
making a creepy crawly beetle!
Order Code Description
Price
75-0705 mBot 6 Leg Add-on
£20.78
Add-On Kits
mBot Servo Pack
Order Code Description
Price
75-0704 mBot Servo Pack
£20.78
The mBot Servo Add-on
pack from Makeblock lets
you add extra movement
to your latest mBot
creation. For example, you
could mount the mBot’s
ultrasonic range finder onto
the servo allowing your bot
to “scan” its environment.
Supplied with 1 x 9g servo
and adaptor, 1 x RGB LED,
2 x brackets, 2 x plates,
4 x cuttable linkages,
4 x brass risers (M4 x 25),
plus a spanner, cables,
screws and nuts.
Order Code Description
Price
75-0707 LED Matrix 8x16
£7.98
Me Blue LED
Matrix 8x16
The Me 8 x 16 LED matrix from Makeblock
lets you add bling and character to your latest mBot
creation. Attach the matrix to the front of your bot
and it can smile, frown and blink. Display numbers and
letters or flash patterns, it’s up to you. The matrix is
compatible with the mBlock software and it has it’s
own block that lets you create simple animations
or text.
Please note: Add-On kits requires an mBot 2.4GHz or mBot Bluetooth, sold separately.