What it’s about

In this basic version of SumoBot wrestling, students will use micro:bit tilt controllers to make the cyber:bot robots push against each other.  The match winning team will be the one whose cyber:bot pushes the other one out of the ring.  This contest can also be expanded with various customizations, like a 3D printed plow, and adjustments to the wheels to make them grip better.

Before you start

Each Student or Team will need:

(1) cyber:bot Robot Kit – with micro:bit

(1) micro:bit GO Bundle

Complete these tutorials first:

Required

• Get Started with micro:bit and MakeCode
• Making micro:bit programs
• Add extensions to your micro:bit
• Build your cyber:bot
• Navigation with the cyber:bot

Recommended

• Dictionary Primer
• Strings & Characters Primer
• Cybersecurity: Radio Basics
• Cybersecurity: Radio Data
• Cybersecurity: Navigation Control from a Keyboard
• Cybersecurity: Radio Tilt Control

After You Finish

You will be able to:

• Compete in a tilt controlled cyber:bot SumoBot contest.
• Through practice, become familiar with techniques that might be useful in a fully autonomous SumoBot contest.