Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Discover the Elecfreaks XGO Rider, a DIY self‑balancing robot built around a micro:bit. In this hands‑on session I unbox the kit, showcase its aluminium‑alloy and carbon‑fibre construction, and explain how its high‑torque metal‑gear servos and magnetically‑encoded hub motors enable smooth self‑balancing.
See it for yourself! Link - shop.elecfreaks.com/products/elecfreaks-micro-bit-xgo-rider-kit?variant=42771956138063
I’ll guide you through connecting your own micro:bit, uploading a MakeCode or Python program and watching the robot perform lift‑and‑rotate moves when you tap the micro:bit logo or clap.
We also explore the robot’s 15+ built‑in projects for DIY robotics enthusiasts and test its self‑balancing performance over about two hours of runtime on a single charge. If you love DIY self‑balancing robots or want to try coding with microcontrollers, this review is packed with tips, demonstrations and personal insights.
Discover the Elecfreaks XGO Rider, a DIY self‑balancing robot built around a micro:bit. In this hands‑on session I unbox the kit, showcase its aluminium‑alloy and carbon‑fibre construction, and explain how its high‑torque metal‑gear servos and magnetically‑encoded hub motors enable smooth self‑balancing.
See it for yourself! Link - shop.elecfreaks.com/products/elecfreaks-micro-bit-xgo-rider-kit?variant=42771956138063
I’ll guide you through connecting your own micro:bit, uploading a MakeCode or Python program and watching the robot perform lift‑and‑rotate moves when you tap the micro:bit logo or clap.
We also explore the robot’s 15+ built‑in projects for DIY robotics enthusiasts and test its self‑balancing performance over about two hours of runtime on a single charge. If you love DIY self‑balancing robots or want to try coding with microcontrollers, this review is packed with tips, demonstrations and personal insights.
