GiggleBot Resources
Coding Cards
Coding Cards help you learn how to use all the parts of your GiggleBot robot. Download and print for an easy and fun way to learn and play.
Line follower template
Download and print out your free GiggleBot Line follower template!
You can print, cut, and tape together a line following path for your GiggleBot with this handy line building template.
GiggleBot Projects
Get started with Makecode
Makecode is an easy-to-use block-based coding environment. If you’re new to programming, we recommend starting here.
Makecode
Easy micro:bit rover
This project walks you through the very basics of turning your micro:bit into a robot using MakeCode, the micro:bit, and the GiggleBot.
Makecode
Remote control micro:bit rover
We use a second micro:bit to drive your GiggleBot with a remote control. The GiggleBot provides beginner-friendly blocks to create your own remote control car!
Get started with Python
Ready for text-based coding with GiggleBot? Try coding with the micro:bit online Python environment. Prefer to work locally on Windows? Try the Python Mu Editor (Microbit V1 only).
Python
Line following robot
This project uses MicroPython to program the Dexter Industries GiggleBot to follow a black line using its built-in line follower sensor.
Python
Tuning the GiggleBot line following robot
In this short activity, you are going to tune your own GiggleBot micro:bit robot to follow a black line.
Python
Light following robot
In this project, you will make the GiggleBot follow a source of light – like the light coming from a flashlight. This project uses MicroPython.
Python
Radar-guided robot
In this project, you will make the GiggleBot follow a source of light – like the light coming from a flashlight. This project uses MicroPython. Requires: Distance Sensor, Servo and 2 x micro:bit.
GiggleBot Project Videos
MakeCode
Program the Line Follower
MakeCode
Program the Servos
MakeCode
How to drive straight
MakeCode to Javascript
Program the GiggleBot in Javascript
GiggleBox Missions
Grow with GiggleBox
A quick and playful robot subscription
GiggleBox is a bite-sized monthly subscription for GiggleBot. It’s the easiest way to learn and play with GiggleBot.
Over the course of four months, you’ll receive everything you need to grow with GiggleBot.
- A GiggleBot robot and micro:bit
- A variety of new robot parts
- A series of 10 robot activities
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