Kitronik Discovery Kit for Micro:bit

Micro:bit V2 is a tiny, programmable computer board designed to teach kids and beginners about coding, electronics, and robotics. The board features a range of sensors, buttons, and LED lights that can be programmed using various programming languages and visual programming tools.

Now includes both a speaker and microphone as well as many of the same great features students have used for years. It's easier than ever to use sound and touch to get creative in the classroom.

Using the micro:bit V2, students will be able to sense and react to sound with the built-in microphone and play sound with the built-in speaker while coding in MakeCode, Python, or Scratch!

Build up to six projects straight out of the box with this great value SG Education Project Kit for the BBC micro:bit. The perfect way to get started with programming and hardware interaction. No soldering required, all parts are included to build 6 projects. Small prototype breadboard and 2 x AAA Batteries are included.

Included in the kit are:
BBC Micro:Bit
Mini Breadboard
Shielded Croc Leads
USB to mini USB cable
Red-Green-Amber LED's
Clips
Battery cage
AAA batteries included

The projects that can be built are:
Dice
Theremin
Miniature Steady Hand Game
Fruit Keyboard
Traffic Light

With the micro:bit Go Bundle you have a complete set to get started coding right away. This bundle includes a micro:bit board, micro USB cable, battery holder and 2x AAA batteries.

The BBC micro:bit is a pocket-sized computer that introduces you to how software and hardware work together. It has an LED light display, buttons, sensors and many input/output features that, when programmed, let it interact with you and your world. The new micro:bit V2.2 with sound adds a built-in microphone and speaker, as well as an extra touch input button and a power button.

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Perfect for sharing the micro:bit with friends, the micro:bit club is a 10 pack containing all the pieces needed to enjoy micro:bit in STEM groups, coding clubs, school classes, scouts, guides and cubs or any other social gathering (contains 10 BBC micro:bits V2, 10x USB cables, 10 x battery holders ; 20x AAA batteries).

The micro:bit is a pocket-sized computer that you can code, customise and control to bring your digital ideas, games and apps to life. Measuring 4cm by 5cm, and designed to be fun and easy to use, users can create anything from games and animations to scrolling stories at school, at home and on the go - all you need is imagination and creativity.

The micro:bit is completely programmable. That means each of its LEDs can be individually programmed as can its buttons, inputs and outputs, accelerometer, magnetometer and Bluetooth Smart Technology. The micro:bit has a website full of coding languages, lesson plans, tutorials, and fun ideas to help you get creative

The Kitronik :MOVE mini buggy kit Mark 2 for the BBC micro:bit is a fun introduction to robotics. Once built it can be coded for a variety of fun activities.

The Kitronik :MOVE mini MK 2 buggy kit for the BBC micro:bit is the latest version of our ever popular :MOVE mini that provides a fun introduction to robotics. The :MOVE mini is a 2 wheeled robot that is suitable for autonomous operation, remote control projects via a Bluetooth application or being controlled using a second BBC micro:bit as a controller via the microbits radio functionality.

Micro:Bit not included

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.

Develop your coding skills with the Kitronik ARCADE, a fully featured programmable gamepad for use with the MakeCode Arcade block editor.

The MakeCode Arcade editor has been designed to allow everyone, from beginners to experienced game enthusiasts, to create retro arcade 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! The Kitronik ARCADE is a handheld gaming platform designed specifically for use with the MakeCode Arcade editor, either write your own games and run them on ARCADE or download existing games and enjoy a fully-featured handheld gaming experience.

Onboard Features: The Kitronik ARCADE has been specifically designed to offer the perfect platform for running these games. It's packed full of features and has been ergonomically designed for comfort and ease of use. It features a full-colour LCD wide viewing angle screen, a piezo sounder for audio feedback, a vibration motor for haptic feedback, 6 gamer input buttons, a menu button, a reset button and an on/off switch. Everything you need for the perfect gaming experience. It also features a software volume control, a USB programming port, and 2 expansion ports for expert-level users.

For Education: 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!

For Fun: Sometimes it's all about playing! ARCADE offers a fully-featured platform for an immersive handheld gaming experience. If coding isn't your thing and you just want to play, there are a wealth of games available on the MakeCode Arcade website that you are free to download and enjoy, with no learning/debugging required. Access to these games is free and more are being added by users continuously. Just browse for something you like, download it, and then sit back and enjoy the experience.

Features:

The Kitronik ARCADE is a feature-packed handheld gamepad for use with 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 wide viewing angle screen.

It has a piezo sounder for audio feedback.

Make use of the vibration motor for haptic feedback.

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

There is also a software volume control, a USB programming port, and 2 expansion ports for expert-level users.

The ARCADE can be powered by either 3xAA batteries or via the micro USB connector.

Contents:

1 x ARCADE for MakeCode Arcade gamepad.

Laser-cut protective case parts and fixings.

Dimensions:

Length: 155mm.

Width (Max): 60mm.

Height (Max): 28.3mm.

The Lesson in a Box (Simple Robotics) is a complete set of electronics and teaching resources to enable successful cross-curricular lessons with minimal teacher effort. The kit and teaching resources have been tried and tested by real pupils and developed by real teachers to save you time. In developing this box Kitronik wanted it to be affordable, useful and robust enough for teachers to use again and again. The resources cover not only the KS3/KS4 specifications but also personal development by encouraging pupils to view traditional STEM activities as having value across their curriculum.

All of the teaching resources are set out in a teacher, ‘user-friendly' way, including technicians notes, lesson plans, and workbooks or worksheets. These are supplied as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint formats as well as PDF’s, 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 setup your kit, how to use the microbit, code examples and more!

The robots utilse the BBC microbit and our Klip Motor Driver board designed specifically for this type of activity! It requires no soldering and is all connected by crocodile clips. The advantages of the microbit are that, while being easy to use, it is feature packed and it can be coded with languages that suit every ability level. As has been mentioned, this kit is cross-curricular and has been designed for DT, Computing & Physics.

DT- Your robots are all about the design process.

Computing- Your robots are all about the robot’s code.

Physics – Your robot is all about speed and velocity.

Enrichments & Open Days – It's all about experimentation and fun.

Features:

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

The box covers 3 of the progress 8 curricular for the National Curriculum (Design & Technology, Computing, and Physics).

No soldering 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 large reusable Gratnells tray. Each set includes:

1 x Kitronik Klip Motor Driver Board for BBC micro:bit.

2 x Kitronik clippable TT motor boards (with cable tie and screws).

2 x Right Angle Geared Hobby TT motors.

2 x 5 Spoke Injection Moulded Wheels for TT Motors.

1 x set of 10 clip leads.

1 x ping pong ball for robot castor.

A simple chassis template.

A USB Drive containing all resources and the robot chassis template.

The USB drive contains:

Quick start guide for teachers and technicians.

Design and Technology Project - 6-week Design Challenge

Design and technology Lesson - Prototype Challenge.

Computing Lesson - Sequencing, selection and iteration.

Computing Lesson - Computational Thinking; decomposition, pattern recognition, abstraction and algorithms.

Physics/ Combined Science Lesson - Distance Time Experiments.

Physics/ Combined Science Lesson - Velocity- Time Experiments.

Enrichments/ Open Days - Obstacle Avoidance Robot Challenge.

Enrichments/ Open Days - Robot Dance Challenge.

Robot Assembly Poster.

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 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.