Tag Archives: Motors

micro:bit add-on: Monk Makes Servo

The Monk Makes Servo add-on gives you the ability to add three servos to the micro:bit. It has a power supply to power both the micro:bit and the servos, so there is no need to also attach a battery to the micro:bit.

micro:bit How to use a servo to make a waving hand

Servo motors are a go-to tool for making things move. This project uses a standard servo, connected directly to the micro:bit, to create a waving hand. The hand can be traced or printed and cut. I used a Silhouette Cameo to create the hand I used. You can decorate the hand before attaching it to the servo.

How to Make a Buzzing Bee

Here is an easy and fun way to make a buzzing bee. This bee is a variation of the “Pipe Cleaner Bugs” found on page 16 of the book Usborne Activities 365 Things to Make and Do. I have added a vibration motor to the bottom of the bug to make it have some bee-like behavior. Use it as an activity to teach kids about circuitry while they also learn about ecosystems. The ingredients you will need to make the bee...