Starter
Automation models
micro:bit automatic nightlight
The LED display turns on when the surroundings become dark and off when they become brighter.
Platform: micro:bit V1 / V2 · MakeCode or Python
Equipment to prepare
- Computer
RoboFacet build projects
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Starter
Mobile robots
Maqueen Plus V3 line-following car
Follow a black line on a light surface using the car's integrated sensors and motor control.
Platform: Maqueen Plus V3 MBT0050-AA · micro:bit · MakeCode
Equipment to prepare
- Computer
Intermediate
Mobile robots
mBot2 ultrasonic obstacle avoidance
The car moves forward and changes direction when its program detects an obstacle.
Platform: mBot2 / mBot Neo · CyberPi · mBlock 5
Equipment to prepare
- Computer
Advanced
Automation models
micro:bit radio door alert
A transmitter reports magnetic-field changes; a nearby receiver shows the open or closed state and sounds an alert.
Platform: Two micro:bit V2 boards · MakeCode or Python
Equipment to prepare
- Computer
Advanced
Desktop arms
Build an SO-101 leader–follower setup
Set up desktop teleoperation and explore joint control, motor buses and calibration.
Platform: SO-101 leader + follower · LeRobot · Feetech
Equipment to prepare
- Computer
- 3D-printed parts
Advanced
Desktop arms
Assemble and keyboard-control OpenMANIPULATOR-X
Connect a physical arm, start its controller and operate it from a keyboard.
Platform: RM-X52-TNM · U2D2 · Ubuntu 24.04 · ROS 2 Jazzy
Equipment to prepare
- Computer