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Solenoids are a great way to induce linear motion for pushing, pulling or controlling switches and levers. This smaller solenoid is designed to work directly with 5V which makes it a great match for embedded projects. It has a throw of about 4.5mm and 2 M2 mounting holes on the body.

The wire lead is about 2" long and is terminated with a 2-pin JST PH connector.

If you have a standard servo and need to connect it to a board that accepts crocodile clip connections then our new servo to crocodile clip adapter cable is the accessory for you.

The adapter cable features 100mm colour coded cables terminating in a male servo connector at one end and colour coded 35mm croc clip at the other. The servo to crocodile clip adapter cable is ideal for connecting standard servos to the Kitronik Klip Motor Driver Board for microbit.

Features:

This adapter cable allows you to attach a standard servo to a board that accepts crocodile connections.

Colour coded 100mm leads and crocodile connector covers.

Ideal for use in robotics/Buggy projects.

Dimensions:

Length: 135mm.

The colour changing LED on this kit turns on when it goes dark and stays on for a period of time. This makes a good night light and because the LED is only on for a small amount of time the batteries last much longer than a light that is on all night.

There is an on board trimmer to set the light level at which the LED turns on and another trimmer to set how long the LED stays on for. The maximum duration is about 30 minutes. When set to 15 minutes and activated once a night the batteries will last two months.

Features:

Adjustable light level sensor.

Adjustable length of light time.

Contents:

2 x 10K Resistor.

2 x 1M Resistor.

1 x PCB trimmer 220K POT.

1 x PCB trimmer 10M POT.

1 x 47R Resistor.

1 x Miniature LDR.

1 x Capacitor, Electrolytic, 16V, 470uF.

4 x 2N7000 N Chanel FET.

1 x Colour Changing 5mm Diffused LED - 750mCd.

1 x PP3 Battery Clip Lead (Heavy Duty).

1 x 3xAA Battery Cage with Clip.

1 x Timed Night Light Kit PCB.

Dimensions:

PCB Length: 53mm.

PCB Width: 41mm.

Requires:

3 x AA Batteries.

Soldering Iron.

Solder.

Wire Cutters.

This learn to solder pack is the ideal low cost solution for teaching soldering in the classroom/after school club. The pack provides all of the parts and PCB's required for a class size of 25 and also includes a 9V battery for testing purposes. Each pack comprises; 25 x PCBs, 100 x 100 ohm resistors, 25 x LED's, and a 9V PP3 battery.

There is also a step by step guide to soldering, which covers; equipment, solder, tinning & cleaning, soldering in 8 steps, de-soldering in five steps, wire preparation, examples of good and bad solder joints, basic PCB repair, resistor information, LED information, full step by step build information for the kit, and how the learn to solder kit works. This guide covers everything that you might need to discuss with students and can form the basis of your lesson plan.

Using the kits and the step by step guide, each student will solder four resistors and one LED to their PCB before pressing it to the terminals of the 9V battery to check that their board works. Using the guides they will be able to examine their own work and troubleshoot problems. The battery pads on the PCBs have been shaped inline with the battery terminals on a PP3 battery making it straightforward to see which way around it should be placed on the battery.

Features:

Purpose built PCBs that can be tested, once built, with the supplied 9V PP3 battery.

Low cost classroom pack for 25 students.

Easy build kit.

Full teaching resources and step by step guides available for this kit below.

Contents:

100 x 100 ohm Resistors.

25 x Red 5mm Diffused LED - 275mCd.

25 x Learn To Solder PCBs.

1 x 9V Zinc Chloride PP3 Battery.

Dimensions:

Built Height: 11mm.

PCB Length: 31mm.

PCB Width: 21mm.

PCB Height: 1.5mm.

Requires:

Soldering Iron.

Solder.

Wire Cutters.

Take your first steps in Python and physical computing with the Kitronik Discovery Kit for Raspberry Pi Pico (Pico not included - available here).

The Kitronik Discovery Kit for Raspberry Pi Pico is a great way to learn about microcontrollers, Python coding, and physical computing. The kit is supplied with all of the components needed to complete the 7 included experiments, including a large-format breadboard. The kit is packaged in sturdy reusable packaging that can be used to store the kit.

The seven experiments take you from the basics of using the board through to more advanced concepts and using external electronics. The experiments cover key concepts of microcontrollers, such as; basic setup, simple coding, Interrupts, Threads, Digital Inputs, and Analog and Digital Outputs.

The kit ships with a comprehensive guide booklet. The booklet covers the basic setup and then how to complete each of the 7 experiments. Each experiment is complete with detailed circuit diagrams, explanations, and a complete code run-through. This means that you can get started without having to understand too much Python.

Features:

This kit offers a great introduction to microcontrollers, Python coding, and physical computing.

Make the 7 experiments in the step-by-step tutorial book and learn as you go.

All parts are included to conduct the 7 experiments.

The kit is supplied with a detailed booklet that covers setup and then how to complete the 7 experiments.

The experiments explore; simple coding, Interrupts, Threads, Digital Inputs, and Analog and Digital Outputs.

Once you have completed all of the included experiments, you have the perfect prototyping system for further learning/prototyping with the Raspberry Pi Pico board.

Included is a large format breadboard for ease of prototyping.

The kit is supplied in re-usable packaging suitable for long term storage of the kit.

Contents:

1 x Large Prototype Breadboard.

2 x Red 5mm LED.

2 x Yellow 5mm LED.

2 x Green 5mm LED.

10 x 330Ω Resistor.

1 x Piezo Element Buzzer.

20 x Male to Male Jumper Wires.

2 x Push Switches.

A booklet guide containing basic setup information and the following 7 experiments;
Exp. 1 - Show Me The Light.
Exp. 2 - Control an Input.
Exp. 3 - Interrupt Me.
Exp. 4 - Making a Noise.
Exp. 5 - So Many Interruptions.
Exp. 6 - Rub Head and Pat Tummy - Threads.
Exp. 7 - Building a System from the Blocks we have Learnt.

Compatible with:

Raspberry Pi Pico

The Kitronik Inventor's Kit for the Raspberry Pi Pico provides a fantastic way of learning how to construct and control electronic circuits with the Pico and MicroPython.

The Kitronik Inventor's Kit for the Raspberry Pi Pico offers the perfect introduction to physical computing with the Pico. This Inventor's Kit contains everything you need to complete 10 exciting experiments and the included booklet walks you through every step of each. Note: The Pico is not supplied with this kit, one can be obtained separately here .

The possibilities for the kit are endless and the booklet is intended to get you off to a flying start. Before moving on to the experiments, it introduces you to the Raspberry Pi Pico and guides you in getting it ready for use. There is also an introduction to coding, how to run Python code on the Pico, guidance on using Breadboards, and also a detailed assembly guide for the kit.

Each experiment is then explained in full in a clear and concise manner. The full-colour booklet details the parts you need, the code used, a breadboard wiring diagram, a circuit diagram, and a full description of what is happening and why. The 10 experiments start simple and get more difficult as you progress through them.

Much like our Inventor's Kit for micro:bit and Inventors Kit for Arduino, this kit is built around our Inventor's prototyping system. It comprises an injection moulded base plate, onto which the breadboard is affixed, and the included laser cut plate is mounted. The laser-cut plate has mounting points for the included motor, servo, and Pinout board for Raspberry Pi Pico. There are also more than 60 components and connectors in the kit, such as; LEDs, switches, motors, transistors, resistors, and more! Please see the contents section below for a full list.

Features:

The Kitronik Inventor's Kit for the Raspberry Pi Pico provides a fantastic way of learning how to construct and control electronic circuits with the Pico and MicroPython.

No soldering is required, build your first circuit in minutes.

Work through the 10 included experiments, following the detailed full-colour guide booklet.

The kit includes the Kitronik Inventors prototyping system, also found in the Inventor's Kit for micro:bit and Inventors Kit for Arduino.

Contents:

1 x Full-colour instruction booklet.

1 x Kitronik injection moulded Inventor's prototyping mounting plate.

1 x Laser cut Pico mounting plate and fixings.

1 x Pico Pin Breakout Board.

1 x Kitronik 5 LED ZIP stick with pins.

1 x Mini 180 Degree Resin Gear Servo SG90.

1 x 7 segment display.

4 x Push switch.

2 x Red 5mm LED.

2 x Green 5mm LED.

2 x Yellow 5mm LED.

2 x Orange 5mm LED.

10 x 220Ω resistor.

5 x 2.2kΩ resistor.

5 x 10kΩ resistor.

1 x 3mm Phototransistor.

1 x Transistor (NPN BC337).

1 x Fan blade.

1 x Motor.

1 x Piezo element buzzer.

20 x MM jumper wires.

1 x 470uF electrolytic capacitor.

1 x Terminal connector.

1 x Potentiometer & finger adjust spindle.

Compatible with:

Raspberry Pi Pico

This pathway pack has been put together to support the Raspberry Pi Foundation Pico Pathway activities. The six activities combine to form an introduction to digital making with the Pico and is aimed at beginners. This pack comprises all of the components you will need to complete each of the activities on the Pico pathways page. Components include; a variety of LEDs, Resistors, a potentiometer, a tactile switch, and more.

As you work through each of the activities, you will learn how to connect and control LEDs, buttons, switches, buzzers and potentiometers (dials). The Activities are; LED firefly, Party popper, Beating heart, Mood indicator, Sound machine, and Sensory gadget.

Features:

A kit of components to allow you to complete all activities on the Raspberry Pi Foundation Pico Pathway webpage.

Learn how to connect & control LEDs, buttons, switches, buzzers and potentiometers (dials) with the Pico.

Components include; a variety of LEDs, Resistors, a potentiometer, a tactile switch, and more.

Contents:

1 x Panel mount 10K Potentiometor.

10 x 100Ω Resistors.

1 x Encased Piezo Element (PCB Mount).

4 x Flat Profile Tact Switch.

2 x Red 5mm diffused LED - 275mCd.

2 x Yellow 5mm diffused LED - 125mCd.

1 x RGB 5mm Diffused LED - 60deg - 2180mcd - Cmn Cathode.

2 x Blue 5mm diffused LED - 500mCd.

20 x Jumper Wires 20cm F/F.

20 x Jumper Wires 20cm M/F.

Compatible with:

Raspberry Pi Pico

The Kitronik Pin Breakout for the Raspberry Pi Pico has been designed to offer an easy way of connecting additional circuitry and devices to the Pico. It also allows for moving the Pico between projects without the need to remove all of the jumper cables.

The Pico plugs into the two inner rows of sockets. The remaining two outer rows can then be used for connecting to external devices/circuits. The board has clear markings for each pin and the correct orientation for inserting the Pico is also clearly marked.

In order to use this board, the Pico should have soldered pin headers, it can then be firmly inserted into the board. Additionally, the board features 4 x M3 mounting holes to allow for fixing the board to projects/prototyping setups. Care was taken when designing the Pico Pin Breakout to maintain as small a footprint as possible.

Features:

It offers a convenient interface for controlling additional circuitry with the Raspberry Pi Pico.

The board features 2 x rows of sockets that a Pico with soldered pin headers can slot straight into.

The outer rows of sockets can be used to connect any of the Pico i/o pins to a project/prototype.

Use jumper wires, soldering is not required.

Raspberry Pi Pico prototyping made easy.

Dimensions:

Length: 65mm.

Width: 37mm.

Height: 11.2mm.

Compatible with:

Raspberry Pi Pico

Make the Raspberry Pi Pico the core of your new buggy project with the Kitronik Compact Motor Driver Board for Raspberry Pi Pico.

This board allows the Raspberry Pi Pico (connected via pin header) to drive two motors simultaneously with full forward, reverse & stop control, making it ideal for Pico-controlled buggy projects. Alternatively, the board can be used to power a stepper motor. The board features the DRV8833 motor driver IC, which has built-in short circuit, over current and thermal protection. Please note, when used with a stepper motor, half-stepping is supported - but not micro-stepping.

The board has 4 external connections to GPIO pins and a 3V and GND supply from the Pico. This allows for additional IO options for your buggy builds that can be read or controlled by the Pico. In addition, there is an on/off switch and power status LED, allowing you to see at a glance if the board is powered up and save your batteries when your project is not in use.

To use the motor driver board, the Pico should have a soldered pin header and be inserted firmly into the connector. The board produces a regulated supply that is fed into the 40-way connector to power the Pico, removing the need to power the Pico directly. The motor driver board is powered via either screw terminals or a servo-style connector.

Note Due to the additional current draw of a Pico W's wireless features it is not recommended to use the wireless functionality with this board. The Pico's W standard functionality will work as normal only the wireless functions are affected.

Features:

A compact yet feature-packed board designed to sit at the heart of your Raspberry Pi Pico robot buggy projects.

The board can drive 2 motors simultaneously with full forward, reverse, and stop control.

It features the DRV8833 motor driver IC, which has built-in short circuit, over current and thermal protection.

Additionally, the board features an on/off switch and power status LED.

Power the board via a terminal block-style connector.

The 3V and GND pins are also broken out, allowing external devices to be powered.

Code it with MicroPython via an editor such as the Thonny editor.

When used with a stepper motor, half-stepping is supported - but not micro-stepping.

Dimensions:

Length: 63mm.

Width: 35mm.

Height: 11.6mm.

PCB Thickness: 1.6mm

Mounting Holes (Diameter): 3mm.

Compatible with:

Raspberry Pi Pico

Make the Raspberry Pi Pico the core of your new robotics project with the Kitronik Compact Robotics Board for Raspberry Pi Pico.

This Compact Robotics Board enables the Raspberry Pi Pico (connected via pin header) to drive 4 motors (or 2 stepper motors) and 8 servos. It also features 27 other I/O expansion points and Power and Ground connections. Please note, when used with a stepper motor, half-stepping is supported - but not micro-stepping.

The Robotics Board features 2 Dual H Bridge Motor Driver ICs. These are capable of driving 2 standard motors or 1 stepper motor each, with full forward, reverse, and stop control. There are also 8 servo outputs, capable of driving standard and continuous rotation servos. They can all be controlled by the Pico using the I2C protocol, via a 16-channel driver IC. The IO break-out provides connections to all the unused pins on the Pico. The 27 available I/O pins allow other devices, such as sensors or ZIP LEDs, to be added to the board.

Power is provided via either a terminal block or servo-style connector. The supply is then controlled by an on/off power switch to the board and there is also a green LED to indicate when the board has power. The board then produces a regulated 3.3V supply which is fed into the 3V and GND connections to power the connected Pico. This removes the need to power the Pico separately. The 3V and GND pins are also broken out on the header, which means external devices can also be powered.

To use the robotics board, the Pico should be firmly inserted into the dual row pin socket on the board. Ensure the Pico is inserted with the USB connector at the same end as the power connectors on the robotics board. This will allow access to all of the board functions and each pin broken out.

Note Due to the additional current draw of a Pico W's wireless features it is not recommended to use the wireless functionality with this board. The Pico's W standard functionality will work as normal only the wireless functions are affected.

Features:

A compact yet feature-packed board designed to sit at the heart of your Raspberry Pi Pico robotics projects.

The board can drive 4 motors (or 2 stepper motors), with full forward, reverse, and stop control, and 8 servos.

It also features 27 other I/O expansion points and Power and Ground connections.

The I2C communication lines are also broken out allowing other I2C compatible devices to be controlled.

Additionally, the board features an on/off switch and power status LED.

Power the board via either a terminal block or servo style connector.

The 3V and GND pins are broken out to solder pads, allowing external devices to be powered.

Code it with MicroPython via an editor such as the Thonny editor.

When used with a stepper motor, half-stepping is supported - but not micro-stepping.

Compatible with:

Raspberry Pi Pico

Make the RiPi Pico the brains of your next robotics project with the Kitronik Simply Servos for Raspberry Pi Pico.

The compact Simply Servo board for Raspberry Pi Pico allows for up to 8 servos to be controlled simultaneously, making it ideal for advanced robotics projects with the RiPi Pico. The board should be used with a Pico that has soldered pin headers, the Pico can then slot straight into the board. A Pico with pin headers already attached can be obtained separately here. The board features standard 3-pin servo connectors which allow for servos to be plugged straight in without the need for adaptors or soldering.

As well as supporting 8 servos, the board also features 5 external connections to GPIO pins and a 3V and GND supply from the Pico. This IO breakout the 3 ADC pins and GP0 and GP1. This allows additional IO to be connected to the board and the state of these can then be read or controlled by the Pico.

Power is provided via a terminal block connector, the supply is then controlled by an on/off power switch to the board. There is a green power LED to indicate when the board is turned on. The board produces a regulated 3V supply that is fed into the 40-way connector to power the Pico, removing the need to power the Pico directly. The board's power connections are reverse polarity protected.

Note: This board is capable of continuous use at high currents. During such use, it may become hot. Also due to the additional current draw of a Pico W's wireless features it is not recommended to use the wireless functionality with this board. The Pico's W standard functionality will work as normal only the wireless functions are affected.

Features:

Control up 8 servos simultaneously with the Raspberry Pi Pico.

Ample IO for advanced robotics projects.

The board features standard 3 pin servo connectors.

The board also features 5 external connections to GPIO pins and a 3V and GND supply from the Pico. These IO breakout the 3 ADC pins and GP0 and GP1.

The board features a terminal block power input connector, with on/off switch and power status LED.

The board will power all of the attached servos and provide the attached Pico with a regulated 3V supply.

Additionally, there is built-in reverse polarity protection.

Kitronik has developed a MicroPython module & sample code.

Compatible with:

Raspberry Pi Pico

Make the RiPi Pico the hub of your next robot/buggy project with The Kitronik Simply Robotics Board for Raspberry Pi Pico.

The Kitronik Simply Robotics Board for Raspberry Pi Pico features 2 Dual H-Bridge Motor Driver ICs (capable of driving 2 brushed motors or 1 stepper motor) and 8 servo outputs (capable of driving standard and continuous rotation servos), all controlled from a Raspberry Pi Pico. The Raspberry Pi Pico is not included.

The Motor Driver ICs are capable of up to 1A per channel and can drive a variety of small motors, such as hobby motors and more. They feature built-in protection for overcurrent, which can be reset by power cycling the board. The board features standard 3-pin servo connectors which allow for servos to be plugged straight in without the need for additional adaptors or soldering.

The IO breakout provides connections to 5 GPIO pins, including the Analogue inputs on the Pico. These IO points allow input devices, for example, sensors, or output devices, such as ZIP LEDs, to be added to the board. The board also features 3 x holes for mounting the board to a surface or custom enclosure, the mounting holes are 3.3mm in diameter (M3 clearance).

Power is provided via a terminal block. The supply is controlled by an on/off power switch to the board. There is a green LED to indicate when the board is turned on. The board then produces a regulated supply which is fed into the connected Pico, removing the need to power the Pico separately. There are 3V and GND pins broken out on the additional header, which means external devices can also be powered.

Note:This board is capable of continuous use at high currents. During such use, it may become hot.

Features:

Control up 8 servos and two motors (or a stepper motor) simultaneously with the Raspberry Pi Pico.

The board requires a Pico with headers attached

Ample IO for advanced robotics projects.

The onboard servo connectors are standard 3-pin servo connectors.

The board also features 5 GPIO pins, including the Analogue inputs on the Pico. These IO points allow input devices, for example, sensors, or output devices, such as ZIP LEDs.

Power is provided via a terminal block power input connector, with an on/off switch and power status LED.

The Simply Robotics board will power all of the attached servos and provide the attached Pico with a regulated 3V supply.

Additionally, there is built-in reverse polarity protection.

Dimensions:

Length: 63mm.

Width: 42mm.

Max Height: 10mm.

Mounting Holes Diameter: 3.3mm (M3)

Compatible with:

Raspberry Pi Pico

Develop your coding skills with the Kitronik ZIP96 Retro Gamer for Pico, 'the' all-in-one handheld solution for Pico gaming!

The Kitronik ZIP96 is a fully programmable feature-packed retro-styled handheld gaming solution for the Raspberry Pi Pico. It's fully loaded with awesome features, including a 96 LED display, that can be fully controlled with code for a complete gaming experience. Kitronik has developed a set of lesson plans for this product, that enables successful Computing lessons at KS3/4 (US equivalent - Grades 6-8/9-10). Though developed for use in the classroom, the ZIP96 Retro Gamer is ideal for anyone who already has a Pico or sees a Pico in their immediate future.

The ZIP96 features 96 colour fully addressable LEDs arranged in a 12 x 8 display, a buzzer for audio feedback, a vibration motor for haptic feedback, and 6 input buttons (typical use; 4 x directional buttons and 2 x action buttons). It also breaks out GP1, GP11, ADC1 and ADC2, along with a set of 3.3V and GND for each, to standard 0.1” footprints. GP18 to 21 are also broken out on a 0.1” footprint underneath the Pico. The Pico is connected via low-profile 20-way pin sockets.

To use the ZIP96 Gamer the Pico should have a soldered pin header and be inserted firmly into the connector. The ZIP96 does not ship with a Pico. Power is provided via the built-in 3 individual AA battery holders which have been ergonomically placed on the underside of the board to act as hand grips, which makes the ZIP96 comfortable to hold and play.

Features:

A feature-packed all-in-one retro-styled handheld gaming solution for the Raspberry Pi Pico.

Packed with awesome features that can be controlled with code for the ultimate handheld pico gaming experience.

The ZIP96 features 96 colour fully addressable LEDs arranged in a 12 x 8 display.

The board features a built-in buzzer for audio feedback and a vibration motor for haptic feedback.

There are 6 input buttons (typical use; 4 x directional buttons and 2 x fire buttons).

It also breaks out GP1, GP11, ADC1 and ADC2, along with a set of 3.3V and GND for each, to standard 0.1” footprints. GP18 to 21 are also broken out on a 0.1” footprint underneath the Pico.

The Pico is connected via pre-fitted low-profile 20-way pin sockets.

Ergonomically placed AA battery holders that power the board AND function as comfortable handgrips.

Kitronik has a Github repo containing MicroPython module and sample code to support using the ZIP96 Gamer with the Raspberry Pi Pico.

Kitronik has produced a set of lesson plans to enable successful Computing lessons at KS3/4 (US equivalent - Grades 6-8/9-10). The Datasheet provides additional usage information, electrical specifications, and dimensions.

Compatible with:

Raspberry Pi Pico

3xAA Covered Battery Holder with built-in on/off power switch and Leads. Supplied with 150mm colour coded flying leads. Features a sliding cover for easy access to battery compartment. Case is hard plastic and is resistant to sudden impacts and vibrations. Ideal in any project kit requiring AA battery power.

Features:

On/off power switch.

Holds 3 x AA batteries.

Sliding case for easy access.

150mm colour coded flying leads

Case resistant to sudden impacts and vibrations.

Contents:

1 x 3xAA Covered Battery Holder with Switch and Leads.

Dimensions:

Length: 69mm.

Width: 48mm.

Height: 20mm.

Compatible with:

Raspberry Pi Pico

Micro:Bit

The Kitronik Autonomous Robotics Platform Pico, a fun and hands-on introduction to Robotics with the Raspberry Pi Pico. The Kitronik Autonomous Robotics Platform for Raspberry Pi Pico is a fun and hands-on introduction to buggy robotics. The easy to follow booklet provided with the kit guides you through all of the steps required for you to take control of your robot. The Robotics Platform has been designed to grow with you and provided additional servo and ultrasonic sensor connectors for more advanced projects. This buggy requires a Raspberry Pi Pico with pin headers attached.

The kit is supplied with the autonomous robotics platform chassis, 2 wheels and tyres, a Kitronik line-following sensor board, and an ultrasonic sensor. The kit requires no soldering and only minimal mechanical assembly. Fit the tyres to the wheels, push the wheels onto the pre-mounted motors and both the line following sensor and ultrasonic distance sensor plug straight into the board. Once put together, push the Raspberry Pi Pico into the onboard connector, add 4 x Alkaline AA batteries to the battery holders underneath and you are done. Your robot buggy is ready for instruction.

The included booklet guides you through every step of getting to know your robot. It contains a detailed assembly guide, info on preparing the Raspberry Pi Pico, instructions for installing an editor (Thonny), and instructions on how to write code for every feature of the Robotics Platform. No corner of the board is left unexplained. As well as the easy-to-follow getting started guide, Kitronik have also produced online tutorials which go into more detail on coding the key features of the board. The links to the tutorials can be found in the resources section at the foot of this page.

For those that like to modify their robot buggies, the buggy has 4 x threaded mounting points added to the chassis, 3 x M3 & 1 x M4. These mechanical fixing locations enable the addition of user-designed features, such as cosmetic chassis parts and/or additional robotic features, such as appendages. Kitronik have produced a dxf file showing the location and thread size of each of these mechanical fixing locations, it can be downloaded in the resources section below. The zip file also contains a jpg for those that don't have access to CAD or viewing software.

To help make programming the robot as simple as possible, Kitronik has developed a set of Micropython modules, which can be found here. More information on this can be found in the booklet supplied with the kit. If you aren't familiar with GIT, we've created an online beginners' guide to help you get up to speed. You can find the guide here (https://kitronik.co.uk/GitGuide).

Features:

A fun and hands-on introduction to buggy robotics.

The Robotics Platform has been designed to grow with you, start small then add complexity later.

The kit ships with a detailed guide booklet backed up with freely available online tutorials.

The autonomous robotics platform introduces the user to light, movement, and sensing so the robot can be as hands-on or hands-off as want it to be.

Program your buggy to react to the world around it.

Learn to code with MicroPython, using our simple-to-follow guides and the beginner-friendly Thonny editor.

Just add the Raspberry Pi Pico, some alkaline batteries, and some code and watch your buggy come to life!

This buggy is not supplied with a Pico, you can obtain a Raspberry Pi Pico here.

It also features 4 x threaded mounting points added to the chassis, 3 x M3 & 1 x M4.

Contents:

1 x Autonomous robotics buggy chassis PCB.

2 x Kitronik 5 spoke wheels and tyres.

1 x Kitronik line following sensor board.

1 x Ultrasonic Sensor.

Dimensions:

PCB Length: 126mm.

PCB Width: 80mm.

Wheel Diameter (with tire): 67.5mm.

Compatible with:

Raspberry Pi Pico

These 750 tie-point side-by-side breadboards offer a great value large solderless prototyping platform. They are big and versatile enough for the most demanding of projects. Components and wire can be inserted into the board for testing without the need for solder. Multiple breadboards can be interconnected and the boards measure 99mm x 82.7mm x 8.3mm and feature a self-adhesive backing.

The breadboard features two terminal strips with 600 tie-points, three power distribution strips with 150 tie-points, and has a standard pitch spacing of 2.54mm. More detailed technical information can be found in the Datasheet.

Features:

750 tie-point side-by-side breadboards offer a great value large solderless prototyping platform.

Multiple breadboards can be interconnected.

The breadboard features two terminal strips with 600 tie-points and three power distribution strips with 150 tie-points.

They have a standard pitch spacing of 2.54mm.

Wire Range: 29AWG to 20AWG.

These breadboards feature a self-adhesive backing.

The boards measure 99mm x 82.7mm x 8.3mm.

Dimensions:

Length: 99mm.

Width: 82.7mm.

Height: 9.5mm.

These keyring clips are made from a tough, springy steel (good quality!) and come in a pack of 50. They're perfect for holding your keys and other small items.

These clips are strong and won't rust, so they'll last a long time. They're mostly used for keyrings, but they can also be used to hold things together like pins and screws. They're even better than some other options because you can reuse them!

Features:

Standard split carbon spring steel keyrings.

Constructed to be strong, long-lasting and resistant to corrosion.

They have an inside diameter of 17.2mm, an outside diameter of 20mm, and a ring thickness of 2.6mm.

They are ideal for keyrings but they can also double as cotter rings.

Dimensions:

Inside Diameter: 17.2mm.

Outside Diameter: 20mm.

Ring Thickness: 2.6mm.

Develop your coding skills with the Kitronik ARCADE for BBC micro:bit and MakeCode Arcade, a fully featured programmable gamepad for use with the MakeCode Arcade block editor. The Kitronik ARCADE for BBC micro:bit and MakeCode Arcade is a handheld gaming platform designed specifically for use with the BBC micro:bit and the MakeCode Arcade editor, either write your own games and run them on Arcade or download existing games. The MakeCode Arcade editor is a great way to learn to code games. It features simple snap-together blocks that allow the user to build simple games within minutes. The editor has been designed to allow everyone, from beginners to experienced game enthusiasts, to create games to run in the browser or on handheld consoles. It consists of drag-and-drop blocks that snap together to form programs. You can also write your code in Javascript and Python!

To help you get off to a flying start, we have created a Datasheet, which also doubles as a quick start guide. It comprises; a product brief, usage information, labelled and dimensioned drawings, and an introduction to coding with the MakeCode Arcade editor. The board features 4 directional d-pad buttons, 2 interactive action buttons for coding, a menu button and a full colour 1.77” screen. At the bottom of the BBC micro:bit Arcade are 5 croc-clippable pads for connecting additional switches and devices. These consist of the 3 BBC micro:bit pins (P0, P1 and P2) also a voltage pin and a ground (the same connections as the large pads on the BBC micro:bit. This allows for custom additions to the gamer. Sound is provided via the in-built sounder on the BBC micro:bit.

The Kitronik Arcade is powered by 3xAA batteries, with the battery holders located on the rear of the PCB. The battery holders also act as an ergonomic grip that makes it comfortable to use. The board also provides power to the connected micro:bit via the edge connector slot, removing the need to power the micro:bit separately. The Arcade has a power switch, but it is also possible to turn the Arcade off by simply removing or inserting the BBC micro:bit into the edge connector. There is a green power LED that lights up when the board has power, is switched on, and has a micro:bit inserted. The emphasis for MakeCode Arcade is Learning/Education and there are a wealth of resources available on the MakeCode Arcade website to facilitate this. There are; guided tutorials that walk you through creating simple games, more complex games that you can open and learn from, games written by community members that you can learn from, game concepts tutorials, tutorials that explore graphics and Maths, lesson plans, CS courses, printable coding cards for the classroom, video tutorials, and much more!

Note:

The Kitronik ARCADE for micro:bit is NOT supplied with a BBC micro:bit

Features:

The Kitronik ARCADE for micro:bit is a feature-packed handheld gamepad for use with BBC micro:bit V2 and the Microsoft Arcade editor.

Write your own games to play or freely download games from the MakeCode Arcade website.

Use the wealth of educational material available to create a game from the ground up or tweak existing code and learn the open-source way.

It features a full-colour LCD 1.77” screen.

It also features; 6 gamer input buttons, a menu button, on/off switch.

The ARCADE breaks out the 0, 1, 2, 3V, GND pins from the micro:bit edge connector to croc-clippable pads below the screen.

The ARCADE is powered by 3xAA batteries (Not supplied).

Contents:

1 x Kitronik ARCADE for BBC micro:bit and MakeCode Arcade gamepad.

Laser-cut protective case parts and fixings (supplied already fully assembled and fitted to ARCADE).

Dimensions:

Length: 150mm.

Width: 65mm.

Height: 22mm.

Requires:

BBC micro:bit V2.

3 x AA Batteries.

Microsoft MakeCode Arcade Editor.

1 x USB Type-A to Micro-B USB Noodle Cable.

Get creative with the Pen Lifter add-on for the :MOVE Motor for BBC micro:bit. This add-on allows you to take full advantage of the pen hole in the Kitronik :MOVE Motor.

Once fitted, the add-on allows you to control when the pen is in use with code. The assembly holds the pen firmly in place and the supplied servo can be used to raise and lower the pen. This will allow the user to create complex patterns without any unsightly travel marks.

The kit comprises a set of 3 laser-cut parts, a single 180-degree servo, a rubber band, and the fixings required to put it together. The kit requires no soldering but there is some simple mechanical assembly. The kit is supplied with a booklet that walks the user through every aspect of the assembly.

Kitronik have also created an online MakeCode tutorial, to help you get up and running straight away. Work through the guide, one step at a time, building your code in the editor as you go.

Features:

Add a pen to the :MOVE Motor for BBC micro:bit, which can be raised or lowered with code.

Draw complex shapes without unsightly 'travel' lines.

This add-on is supplied with full assembly instructions.

Contents:

1 x 180-degree servo.

1 x M4 x 12mm Pan Head screw.

1 x M3 x 12mm Countersunk screw.

1 x M3 x Hex Steel Nut.

2 x M3 x 10mm Pan Head screw.

1 x Set of laser-cut parts (3 pieces).

1 x Rubber band.

Note:

This kit is NOT supplied with a pen.

No soldering is required but there is some simple mechanical assembly.

This kit is intended for use with the :MOVE Motor for BBC micro:bit.

Mount your In-Line Geared TT Hobby Motors firmly to your project with our plastic motor mounts. Made from yellow plastic, they are similar in colour to the motors they have been designed for.

The Geared hobby motors have a small protrusion on one side that fits neatly into the slots of the motor mount. This ensures that the motors don't slide about once they have been fitted. The mounts themselves are extremely snug and the motors will be held firmly in place.

The plastic motor mounts attach to your project/chassis via the 4 x M2 (2mm) mounting holes, 2 on each side. The mounts are very durable and will last the lifespan of your project and beyond.

The mounts are suitable for use with the In-Line Geared TT Hobby Motor.

Features:

Durable yellow plastic mounts for In-Line Geared TT Hobby Motors.

Once fitted they will clamp the motors firmly in place.

They feature 4 x M2 (2mm) mounting holes, 2 on each side.

Dimensions: For a complete set of dimensions, please see the product images.

Length: 29mm.

Width: 26mm.

Height: 15mm.

These clips are used to mount motors and will work with the medium & high torque motors. The clip also has an adapter to hold small flat sided motors.

Please note: the clip can't be used to mount the round low torque motor

They are supplied in packs of 10 with a self adhesive backing.

The Kitronik Arcade for micro:bit is a handheld gaming platform that’s designed to elevate the functionality of your latest BBC micro:bit, by letting you write fun and educational games using the Microsoft MakeCode Arcade game editor.

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