Coding with micro:bit - Part 5 - Motors & Servos

Part 5 is all about making things move. We look at simple motors, geared motors and both positional and continuous servos in this video.

These videos are meant as a resource for teachers and students looking for some help with coding for invention and creation.

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[tomkinsg]

you are a great teacher - your students are very lucky to have you!

[niceman]

Great stuff teacher! My goal is to be a self learning STEM educator in 2022, found your channel so excited to learn from all your videos!

[rabow]

bro only 400 likes you should be famous do you know how confused I was thank you! bob the robot will work great!

[girlyandloveit]

Thank you! This video really helped with an assessment project.

[ezpzteaching]

Thanks, Stu! You have saved me heaps of time.

[alexxljj]

I need to know where you bought those motors. I bought some of them but they don't work with my new micro:bit board. Indeed, GREAT EXPLANATION.

[ryanokeefe]

Perhaps you might be able to attach the link to the description of the video for the small linear actuator 3d print file.

[GeorgePearce]

You ever consider using transistors? Pins out are “gate control” on the transistor which is on own higher voltage circuit with motors.

[JohannBaritono]

Excellent video!! I've got a question: if we connect the Microbit via the USB cable and at the same time connect the breakout board to the 9V source, could that damage any of both devices?

[sanjaybhatikar]

Such nice explanations, thank you! To operate servos, the microbit must be capable of generating a PWM signal, is that correct? It would be nice to hear about that as well. Thank you for an excellent video.

[annettewarren]

I'm loving your videos! Thanks for sharing. Would you mind adding a link to the 3-D printing file you used to make the linear actuator, please?

[SeanOHareUK]

This was really useful, thank you very much for posting it.

[MrBreitholtzMakesArt]

Thanks for the great video! Do you have any experience with spark fun Moto:Bit? Is the Motor:Bit better for any specific reason?

[andreluizbarros]

Hello, my micro bit version does not make the 3v dc motor work, my version is 1.5, any idea or what to do?

[laurarahill]

Do you have any projects that can be done using the Klip Halo please?

[Clarence_x]

i want to use an l298n module, can you identify alternate areas where one might solder to use up the three gpio ports on my gamepad shield? i plan to make a remote up and add a decoder encoder suite. Where does one find documents on pinout?

[Kodelaboratoriet]

Great tutorial. Thank you. Did you add the link for the 3D-printed parts anywhere?

[moderator]

great Teacher! can i please have a link to the positional servo (the 180 degrees one) because I cant seem to find it on google or i might just be searching the wrong thing. Thanks!

[scottgiles]

Me again Stu, what camera have you got above your desk, the quality is phenomenal

[michaelmeneghetti]

Does the octopus bit have a power input other than from the computer?