Kitronik Discovery Kit for the BBC micro:bit

The Kitronik Inventor's Kit for the BBC micro:bit is a great way to get started with programming and hardware interaction with the BBC micro:bit. This Inventor's Kit contains everything you need to complete 10 experiments including using LEDs, motors, LDRs and capacitors.

To get you off to a flying start, we have included an easy to follow tutorial book which guides you through everything you will need to know about programming the BBC micro:bit. You don't need any experience with programming as the tutorial book will guide you every step of the way. You'll be programming and creating circuits in no time!

The Kitronik Inventor's Kit for the BBC micro:bit provides a fantastic way of learning how to construct and control electronic circuits. The BBC micro:bit has a selection of pins that are located on the bottom edge of its PCB. By using our specially designed Edge Connector Board for the BBC micro:bit in conjunction with the breadboard, it is easy to use these pins to connect additional components to the BBC micro:bit.

Note: BBC micro:bit is NOT included. This kit requires assembly.

Features:

Make 10 experiments included in the provided step-by-step tutorial book.

All parts are included to conduct the 10 experiments (listed below).

Breaks out 21 accessible pins from the BBC micro:bit using the Edge Connector Board for the BBC micro:bit (included).

Small Prototype Breadboard included for fast prototyping.

Contents:

1 x Mounting Plate.

1 x Potentiometer - Vertical Type (finger adjust) 100K.

1 x Finger Adjust Spindle.

2 x Plastic Spacer 10mm.

1 x Sticky Fixer for Battery Pack.

1 x Small Prototype Breadboard.

1 x Terminal Connector.

4 x Push Switch.

1 x Motor.

1 x Transistor.

2 x Red 5mm LED.

2 x Orange 5mm LED.

2 x Yellow 5mm LED.

2 x Green 5mm LED.

1 x RGB 5mm LED.

1 x Fan Blade.

5 x 2.2KΩ Resistor.

5 x 10KΩ Resistor.

5 x 47Ω Resistor.

1 x Edge Connector Breakout Board for BBC micro:bit.

10 x Male to Male Jumper Wires.

10 x Male to Female Jumper Wires.

1 x 470uF Electrolytic Capacitor.

1 x Piezo Element Buzzer.

4 x Pan Head M3 Machine Screw.

Depending on which booklet version your Inventors Kit shipped with, you will have one of the two following components;
-- 1 x Miniature LDR. For booklet versions pre V1.7.
-- 1 x Phototransistor. For booklet versions post V1.7.

The Kitronik Lesson in a Box Primary Computing Pack is a complete set of electronics and teaching resources to enable successful curricular-linked lessons with minimal teacher effort. The kit and teaching resources have been tried and tested by real pupils and developed with real teachers to save you time. It is an all-in-one Laboratory for learning/delivering computing in the classroom for 8 - 11-year-olds again and again. In developing this box we wanted it to be affordable, useful and robust enough for teachers to use again and again. The resources cover computing specifications with link over to Science.

All of the teaching resources are set out in a teacher, ‘user-friendly' way, including technicians' notes, lesson plans, and worksheets. These are supplied as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint formats as well as PDFs, which can be copied, modified, and printed to suit your own teaching style. There is also a quick start guide to the Lesson in a Box kit that gives an overview of the whole box including a summary of your new lessons, how to set up your kit, how to use the micro:bit, code examples and more! The Primary Computing Pack utilise the BBC micro:bit and our LAB:bit board designed specifically for this type of activity! It requires no soldering and has a protective case on top of the components. The advantages of the micro:bit are that while being easy to use, it is feature-packed and it can be coded with languages that suit every ability level.

The Lesson in a Box Primary Computing Pack is a complete set of electronics and teaching resources to enable successful curricular lessons with minimal teacher effort.

No soldering is required for technicians or students.

The kit and teaching resources have been tried and tested by real pupils and developed by real teachers.

The kit includes technicians' notes, lesson plans, resources and workbooks or worksheets.

The kit has been designed to be used over and over again, all component parts were chosen/designed with this in mind.

Packaged in a sturdy reusable Grantnells tray that will keep the kits together and safe in between uses.

It's fun to teach and fun to learn!

Contents:
There are 10 student and 1 teacher sets of Electronics (11 sets in total) supplied in a reusable Gratnells tray. Each set includes:

1 x LAB:bit.

1 x 5 spoke injection moulded Wheel and tyre for the motor.

1 x 3xAA Battery cage.

1 x Printed A4 Piano.

1 x Printed A4 Snakes and Ladders style board.

1x Printed A3 Build Instructions.

Also included with the Kit is a USB Drive, the drive contains;
-- Quick start guide for teachers and technicians.
-- Full teaching resources for 11 lessons, including PowerPoint presentations, worksheets, schemes of work, and some printed material.
Lesson 1 – Introduction to BBC micro:bit and MakeCode
Lesson 2 – Inputs and Outputs
Lesson 3 – Physical Systems
Lesson 4 – Algorithms
Lesson 5 – Traffic Lights
Lesson 6 – Traffic Light with Crossing
Lesson 7 – Brightness Control
Lesson 8 – Speed Control
Lesson 9 – Sound Meter
Lesson 10 – Echolocation
Lesson 11 – Musical Instrument

Example Code.

Templates for the Zeotrope to be printed.

Experience the Kitronik Lesson in a Box Visual Computing Pack for Micro:bit and unlock a world of creative possibilities. This comprehensive pack is specifically designed to introduce you to the exciting realm of visual computing using the Micro:bit platform. Packed with a variety of sensors, LEDs, and components, you'll delve into the realms of graphics, animation, and image processing like never before. With step-by-step lesson plans and engaging projects, you'll learn to code captivating visuals and develop your programming skills. Ignite your creativity, broaden your coding horizons, and embark on a visual computing adventure with the Kitronik Lesson in a Box Visual Computing Pack for Micro:bit.

The Lesson in a Box (Visual Computing) is a complete set of electronics and teaching resources to enable successful cross-curricular lessons with minimal teacher effort.

No soldering is required for technicians or students.

The kit has been tried and tested by pupils and developed by teachers.

These subject packs are a basic introduction to cross-curricular visual computing.

The subject packs come with a detailed lesson plan, cross-referenced to: class slides, workbooks/ worksheets, checklists etc., technician’s notes and where appropriate, AFL guidance with answers and plenaries.

The sturdy reusable Gratnells tray is robust enough for teachers to use again and again.

It's fun to teach and fun to learn!

Contents:

1 x 2GB swivel USB stick, containing everything needed for planning and delivery of each lesson.

1 x Deep Gratnells storage tray.

1 x Translucent lid for tray.

11 x Kitronik ZIP Halo HD for micro:bit.

1 x Klip motor driver for BBC micro:bit.

1 x Right angle geared hobby motor.

1 x Solderless motor board for right angle geared hobby motor.

1 x 5 spoke injection moulded yellow wheel for Right angle geared hobby motor.

1 x Pack of 10 Crocodile Leads.

2 x M3 8mm Pan Head screws.

6 x Black cable ties.

10 x Rubber bands.

1 x Roll of double-sided tape.

1 x Kaleidoscope build poster.

1 x Egg drop poster.

1 x Mood light poster.

1 x Shake Table poster.

2 x Visual coding guide poster - Part 1.

2 x Visual coding guide poster - Part 2.

1 x Visual computing pack quick start guide.

A set of Pre-cut cardboard templates for each experiment.

1 x Pre-cut Simple buildings pack

1 x Pre-cut Shake Table.

1 x Pre-cut Mood light pack

1 x Pre-cut 4/6 side Kaleidoscope pack.

The ElecFreaks Cutebot Pro Blocks Pack is a versatile, fun, and educational tool designed to introduce children to the basics of robotics and coding. This engaging kit enables young learners to build and program their own robots, encouraging creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. With an intuitive design, the Cutebot Pro is ideal for both beginners and more experienced students, supporting learning through play and hands-on exploration. The pack includes high-quality components compatible with popular coding platforms, making it an excellent addition to any STEM program or classroom. Perfect for teachers, parents, or hobbyists looking to inspire young engineers!