Meet Maqueen Lite – an educational programming robot platform built specifically for the micro:bit ecosystem. This micro:bit robot is designed for STEAM education and STEM learning, it inherits the simplicity and playability of the BBC micro:bit while offering hands-on, engaging programming experiences for students worldwide. As a versatile STEM education robot, Maqueen Lite makes robotics for kids accessible and fun. With its mini size and plug-and-play design, this micro:bit robot allows students to quickly dive into graphical programming and Scratch-based coding, fostering their interest in science, robotics, and logical thinking in a fun and interactive way. As a premier educational programming robot and micro:bit platform, it bridges the gap between theory and practice in any STEM classroom. Suggested Age: 8+ (Ideal for Primary and Secondary STEM education and coding for beginners) Maqueen now supports Mind+, a powerful graphical programming platform by DFRobot that works with Python, Arduino, and more. Mind+ by DFRobot has been widely used with a variety of sensors, modules, and other educational tools to enhance the micro:bit programming journey. This DFRobot Maqueen integration ensures a seamless STEM learning experience. Features of Maqueen Lite Educational Robot Compatible with Makecode; Scratch and Python support coming soon for advanced micro:bit coding and robot programming. Compact design: Flexible movement and easy portability for classroom robotics and micro:bit robot competitions. High-quality all-metal miniature gear motors: Strong torque and durability for consistent robot platform performance in STEM projects. Rich sensor & port support: Integrated line tracking, LEDs, ultrasonic sensor, buzzer, I2C interface, and more for DIY electronics and micro:bit expansion. Exclusive POM bearing wheels: Strong obstacle-crossing ability for various STEM project terrains and robot car challenges. Easy to install, beginner-friendly for students and STEM educators looking for a reliable micro:bit platform and educational robot kit. Specifications of this micro:bit Robot Power Supply: 3.5V~5V DC (supports 3 AAA batteries or 3.6V–3.7V lithium battery) Infrared Grayscale Sensors: ×2 (Essential for line-following robot tasks and coding projects) Buzzer: ×1 (Integrated into the micro:bit robot platform) Infrared Receiver (NEC decoder): ×1 LED Lights: ×2 RGB Ambient Lights: (16 million colors) ×4 SR04/SR04P Ultrasonic Interface: ×1 (For obstacle avoidance in robotics education) I2C Interface: ×1 (Compatible with DFRobot Gravity series sensors) Gravity Expansion Ports: (P0, P1, P2) ×3 N20 All-metal Gear Motors: ×2 Motor Drive Mode: PWM motor drive M3 Screw Holes: ×6 for expansion and DIY robot customization Programming Support: Makecode and Mind+ (by DFRobot) graphical programming for micro:bit Dimensions: 81mm x 85mm x 44mm / 3.19 x 3.35 x 1.73 inches Weight: 75.55g Shipping List 1x micro:Maqueen micro:bit Educational Programming Robot Platform (Note: micro:bit board is not included in this robot kit) Reference & Tutorials Maqueen 4.1 MakeCode Tutorial Maqueen-CE-FCC Certification Silly-Maqueen-Makecode Projects Silly-Maqueen-Mindplus Examples Maqueen MicroPython Support Official DFRobot Maqueen Product Page
