Rocking Hen Cardboard Robot Micro:Bit project

Rocking Hen

Overview

Tools:

  • Ruller
  • Scissors
  • Screwdriver
  • Nuts and bolts
  • Rubber bands

Electronics:

  • BBC Micro:Bit
  • 2 x AAA Battery pack
  • 2 x DIY LED Modules

Building time:

30 min

Difficulty:

Beginner

Project info

Rocking Hen is a simple robotic projects for beginners. You only need two DIY LED Modules and alligator clips cables to build it.

Woobly hen movement is detected with Micro:Bit accelerometer sensor and can activate light and sound effects.

Pay attention to cutting the rounded edges as smooth as possible otherwise the rocking movement will be short. It is also important to install battery pack as low as possible to lower the center of mass.

Building manual

https://youtu.be/nkrBoCD-LsA

Design plan

Rocking Hen Cardboard Robot Design Plan

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