Introducing the Hover:bit, an exciting hovercraft kit designed for the BBC micro:bit. This STEAM learning kit offers a hands - on and creative learning experience for students. It combines the simplicity of micro:bit with the thrill of drift - driving an all - terrain hovercraft. As the world's first micro:bit hovercraft, it equips learners with skills for coding, engineering, and technology. With Hover:bit, you can build and code your own machine, then control it using code, an iPad or Android app, or a custom - made controller from another micro:bit. After learning about engines, aerodynamics, and batteries, design your own frames using 3D printers or laser cutters. Key features include Make:code or Java programming, drift driving with a programmable remote and app, real - time advanced measurements, and it's fully repairable, upgradeable, and crash - resistant. The Hover:bit comes with a 1 - year warranty, excluding consumable parts like propellers and cardboard accessories. Note that micro:bits are not included in the standard kit.
Using the Hover:bit is super fun. First, build your hovercraft following the instructions. Then, code it using Make:code or Java. You can control it in different ways - with code, an app on your iPad or Android device, or make your own controller with another micro:bit. When you're done building and coding, start drift - driving! As you play, you'll learn about engines, aerodynamics, and more. Remember, micro:bits aren't included in the kit, so you'll need to get them separately. For maintenance, the Hover:bit is fully repairable, so if it crashes (and it can handle a lot of them), you can fix it. Just keep in mind that consumable parts like propellers and cardboard accessories aren't covered by the 1 - year warranty. If you want to get really creative, use a 3D printer or laser cutter to design new frames for your hovercraft.
