micro:Maqueen Plus V2

Advanced STEM robot for micro:bit

An advanced STEM learning robot built for the BBC micro:bit. With line-following sensors, ultrasonic ranging, RGB LEDs and motor control, micro:Maqueen Plus V2 makes classroom robotics and coding hands-on and fun.

Platform: BBC micro:bit
Sensors: Line + ultrasonic
Lighting: RGB LEDs
Coding: MakeCode / Python
Power: Rechargeable
Age: 8+

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$49.90

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Typical applications

The micro:Maqueen Plus V2 is deployed across a range of tasks. Our team tailors tooling and programming to your exact process.

STEM education
Coding classes
Line following
Maker projects

Full specification

Platform: BBC micro:bit
Sensors: Line + ultrasonic
Lighting: RGB LEDs
Coding: MakeCode / Python
Power: Rechargeable
Age: 8+

AI overview & cost of ownership

An AI-generated summary of the micro:Maqueen Plus V2 with realistic use cases, alongside a transparent estimate of what it costs to run each year.

micro:Maqueen Plus V2 is an educational robot built for the BBC micro:bit. It includes line-following sensors, ultrasonic ranging, RGB LEDs, and motor control for hands-on coding and robotics activities using MakeCode or Python.

Best for: Best for classrooms, coding programs, and makerspaces using BBC micro:bit for beginner-to-intermediate robotics learning.

Potential uses

STEM Lessons
Used in classroom STEM activities to teach robotics, sensors, and basic programming concepts with the BBC micro:bit.
Coding Practice
Supports coding exercises in MakeCode or Python where students program movement, sensing, and light behaviors.
Line Following
Can be configured for line-following demonstrations and challenges using its line sensors.
Obstacle Detection
Uses ultrasonic ranging to help students build projects that react to nearby objects.
Maker Projects
Works in hands-on maker projects that combine motion, lighting, and sensor input on the micro:bit platform.

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Est. annual cost

$10/yr

Hardware (amortized): $10
Energy: $0
Service & maintenance: $0

Assumes $50 amortized over ~5 years, ~3 h/day of operation, and $0.15/kWh electricity. Figures are estimates for planning only and exclude taxes, financing and site-specific costs.