This beginner-friendly micro:bit kit is specially designed to encourage kids to explore STEAM and learn coding.
You can easily program EDU:BIT using open-sourced Microsoft MakeCode Editor. Just add EDU:BIT MakeCode Extension and you’re good to go. If you’re a beginner, you can start with the block programming mode; simply drag, drop and snap the coding blocks together. For more advanced users, you can easily switch into JavaScript or Python mode on MakeCode Editor for text-based programming
New to coding? Don’t worry. This kit comes with a booklet covering 10+1 hands-on coding lessons, which have been creatively structured to introduce programming basics in a fun and engaging manner. Each chapter features a classic childhood game such as Rock Paper Scissors, Snakes and Ladders, Twister, and Simon Says. Follow the step-by-step guide to build the games and then have fun playing with your friends! *Game accessories are provided in this kit.
At the end of each chapter, there is a challenge which requires you to apply what you’ve learned to build a useful application for your classroom. Give it a try and if you’re stuck, we’re always here to help you. You can go to our online Resource Hub for sample codes and extra resources.
Specifications
- 1x Piezo buzzer with audio jack
- 1x Sound sensor
- 1x Potentiometer
- 1x IR sensor
- 4x Programmable RGB LEDs
- 3x Big LEDs (traffic light module - red, yellow green)
- 2x Push buttons
- 3x ports for servo motors
- 2x ports for DC motors
- 1x port for I2C Interface (3.3V)
- Dimension: 157.50 mm x 124.50 mm x 19.00
What’s Included
- 1x EDU:BIT board
- 1x BBC micro:bit board
- 1x Step-by-step Guide Book
- 1x USB power and data cable
- 2x Game maps
- 2x Game accessories
- 7x Grove cables
- 1x Servo motor
- 1x DC motor
- 1x Pulley wheel
- 1x Fan blade
- 1x micro:bit
Resources
- EDU:BIT Resource Hub (with sample codes and extra resources)
- EDU:BIT Out-of-the-box Demo Code
- micro:bit Getting Started Guide (by microbit.org)
- MakeCode Online Editor
- MakeCode Offline Editor
- EDU:BIT Schematic, PCB Layout and PIC16F1937 Co-Processor Source Code
