Kitronik :MOVE Line Following Board for BBC micro:bit

Add line following capabilities to your BBC micro:bit robot/buggy projects with the Kitronik :MOVE Line Following Board. Designed to integrate seamlessly, this board can be attached directly to the underside of the :MOVE mini or used with any micro:bit buggy.

This versatile board can follow either a dark line on a light background or a light line on a dark background, with adjustable sensitivity via onboard pots for each detector. No soldering is required, making it accessible for educators and hobbyists alike.

• Attach line following to micro:bit Robot/buggy projects.
• Compatible for direct attachment under the :MOVE mini.
• Detects dark or light lines on varying backgrounds.
• Adjustable sensitivity controls for precise line tracking.
• No soldering required for assembly.
• Includes example line following code.

Contents: 1 x :MOVE Line Following board for the BBC micro:bit.

Dimensions:

• Length: 43.7mm
• Width: 31.5mm
• Max height: 5.7mm
• Pin Header Pitch: 2.54mm

Operating Voltage: 3V

Max Current: < 1mA

Output Channel Configuration (5-pin): 0V / Left Detector / 3V / Right Detector / 0V

Requires: BBC micro:bit board and a small flat-bladed screwdriver.

For best results, maintain approximately 5mm clearance between the bottom of the board and the driving surface. Sensitivity adjustments allow for different line detection types by turning the onboard pots clockwise for darker lines or anti-clockwise for lighter lines.

Resources:

• Line Following Code HEX file
• Line Follower Datasheet
• Assembly Instructions – MK1
• Assembly Instructions – MK2