This is my second IT project as an 8th grader, and in this assignment I worked on creating a Tiny:bit Bluetooth Control System. The goal of this project is to control the Tiny:bit robot using Bluetooth signals. Whenever the Micro:bit receives a specific Bluetooth signal, it will run the matching command and make the robot move accordingly — for example moving forward, turning, or stopping.

In our 8C class, many students also created their own versions of this project using MakeCode with the Bluetooth extension. We also explored the LOFI Cardboard Robot website to learn more about robot control and Bluetooth connection in a fun way.

To make the project more exciting, I turned it into a soccer game by controlling my Tiny:bit robot as if it were a player on the field. With Bluetooth, I could move the robot around like a small soccer player, dribbling and pushing the ball towards the goal. This not only made the project more enjoyable, but also showed how coding and robotics can be used in creative and playful ways.

Through this experience, I gained valuable knowledge about programming, robotics, and wireless communication, while also having fun turning a simple robot into a soccer-playing machine.