Overview
Tools:
- Ruller
- Scissors
- Screwdriver
- Nuts and bolts
- Rubber bands
Electronics:
- BBC Micro:Bit
- Micro:Bit adapter
- 2 x 360deg micro servo (3,3V compatible)
- 1 x 180deg micro servo
Building time:
60 min
Difficulty:
Advanced
Project info
Build your own cardboard fork lift robot with this step-by-step guide! Designed for teachers and students, this project encourages creativity, problem-solving, and hands-on learning in STEAM education. Using recycled cardboard, simple tools like screws, and the BBC Micro:Bit, this forklift robot teaches students about mechanics, electronics, and coding.
Key Features:
Step-by-Step Instructions: Easy for beginners to follow in classrooms or at home.
Eco-friendly Materials: Build using recyclable cardboard.
Micro:Bit Controlled: Program movement and operations using MakeCode and LOFI Control App
Interactive Learning: Hands-on activities to enhance STEAM concepts.
Bonus: super DIY pallet made of toilet paper roll 😉
Building manual
Design plan
How to read robot plans:
- BLACK LINES – cut this line first
- RED LINES – detailed shapes cut after the black lines
- BLUE DASHED LINES – bending lines traced with scissors
Code
Use this code to control the Forklift with our Micro:Bit Control App
