Control 1

Our mission: 

 

CONTROL A ROBOT USING RADIO SIGNALS

 
 

Key Vocabulary:

input      output      motor       variable      command       radio group      debug

 

The Micro:Bit computer provides all of the processing power for the Move Motor Robot

Session 5 Presentation

In Session 5 learners use radio signals to control a robot.

Learners build on their understanding of inputs, outputs, and variables to send commands between devices and control a robot in real time. This session introduces the foundations of remote control systems, leading directly into practical robot racing and more advanced control in Session 6.

ClawBot

Raceday filming

Controllers

Ready To Race

Examples of Robots Being Controlled:

Video 1 A Robot Race

This was an inter-school Robot Race held in the Summer of 2024 in Swindon, Wiltshire.

 

 

Video 2 The Latest Robots

These are the latest robots in our collection. 

When you feel fully Race Ready – perhaps you would like to try them out?

TEACHER AREA

The Move Motor Receiver Code for editing

Move Motor lights starter code

The Transmitter Code (radio group 15)

Differentiated (easier) code for Move Motor