The JitterBit Educational Robot
Explore all the information about the JitterBit, robotics and coding on this page.
The JitterBit Robotics & Coding For Kids Wiki Page
This is not just an educational robot; it is the "Block-Based Robotics and Coding for Kids Level 1" course, which includes:
- The amazing robot
- PDF manuals (or printed versions)
- FAQ's & forums
- Training videos.
How to get started.
The best way to begin is by starting with the manual, but let's be honest—you want to build this robot now, right? So lets start building the robot right away.
Step 1: Download the manual below and locate the building instructions inside. Keep the manual handy while you work on assembling the robot with the help of the video in step 2.
Step 2:
Watch the video tutorial while building the educational robot, the famous JitterBit. Pause the video between steps to complete the tasks shown; this way, you won't fall behind. You can also refer back to the manual for clarification on any points.
Note:
If you run into difficulties, utilize the forum to search for posts related to your questions or feel free to post a new question.
Step 3: After the assembly, watch the next video about the app. Even if you don’t have a cellphone, this video explains some functions of your robot. It's perfectly fine not to have a cellphone because you can still use the buttons, including the touch button, and your programming software soon. .
Step 4: Now it's time to explore some coding! Watch the video and follow along to learn how to upload code to your JitterBit using the MakeCode software.
Step 5: The last video in this Wiki page gives more information about the Micro:Bit and is a walkthrough about the Micro:Bit features to prepare you to use the guide optimally.
Step 6: It’s training guide time! Start with Chapter 1, Paragraph 1, and continue step by step, paragraph by paragraph. And remember to utilize the forum if you have questions.
Step 7: Continue reviewing the manual until you reach the building instructions. After that, proceed to the JitterBit online course. Watch the videos and answer the test questions to evaluate your understanding. These videos serve as supplementary material to enhance your knowledge and provide a visual reference for the study guide.
Step 8: Finally, complete the remaining chapters in the manual.
Note: The last section on this page contains many links including additional information to broaden your knowledge even further.
Do you find yourself a bit stuck on a topic?
You can use our forum to get assistance. The forums feature questions and answers from other students, so you may discover solutions to your own questions. We also encourage you to ask us any questions in the forum.
We enjoy answering them, and by doing so, other students will be able to see your questions as well as the answers we provide. This creates an opportunity for everyone to learn more about coding and robotics.
Building Instructions
- Detailed Video on Building the robot.
- Video on all the things the robot can do.
- Android app to control your robot from a cellphone.
Coding course
- Step by step manual teaching the very basics of robotics and coding.
- Activity video series on programming the robot yourself.
- Teacher manual for teachers
Building your JitterBit robot.
The training guide.
You can follow the steps in the training guide and/or you can follow along in the video below.
Video building instructions
Downloading and playing with the cellphone app.
(Watch even if you not going to use the app, There is a lot of the Jitter:Bit functions you need to see)
Get started with coding and download code to your JitterBit
Learn more about the brain (the Micro:Bit) that makes your robot more intelligent.
Coding course to code your robot
The training guide is full of step-by-step information, example code and activities. This online course include additional information as well as a visual representation of many topics in the guide. It will assist you to grasp the information even better.
This course also includes more details on the topics with video demonstrations for even better understanding.