Ages 12 and up
The main difference between STEM and STEAM is STEM explicitly focuses on scientific concepts. STEAM investigates the same concepts, but does this through inquiry and problem-based learning methods used in the creative process.
You will find loads of info, lessons, projects and other resources at https://microbit.org/get-started/first-steps/introduction/
Are you a teacher that need assistance or material to improve your classes? Have a look at the free resources for teachers
The BBC micro:bit is a pocket-sized codeable computer with motion detection, a built-in compass, LED display, and Bluetooth technology built in.
It measures 4cm by 5cm, is available in a range of colours, and designed to be fun and easy to use. It can be coded with something simple in seconds – like lighting up its LEDs or displaying a pattern – with no prior knowledge of computing.
It also connects to other devices, sensors, kits and objects, and is a companion to Arduino, Galileo, Kano, littleBits and Raspberry Pi, acting as a spring board to more complex learning.
Each element is completely programmable via easy-to-use software on a dedicated website that can be accessed from a PC, tablet or mobile.
- Microprocessor: 32-bit ARM® Cortex™ M0 CPU
- A 5x5 LED matrix with 25 red LEDs to light up and can display animiated patterns, scrolling text and alphanumeric characters
- Two programmable buttons. Use them as a games controller, or control music on a smart phone
- On-board motion detector or 3-AXIS digital accelerometer that can detect movement e.g. shake, tilt or free-fall
- A built-in compass, 3D magnetometer to sense which direction you're facing and your movement in degrees and detect the presence of certain metals and magnets
- Bluetooth® Smart Technology. Connect the micro:bit to other micro:bits, devices, phones, tablets, cameras and other everday objects
- 20 pin edge connector: This allows the micro:bit to be connected to other devices such as Raspberry Pi, Arduino, Galileo and Kano through a standard connector
- Micro-USB controller: This is controlled by a separate processor and presents the micro:bit to a computer as a memory stick
- Five Ring Input and Output (I/O) including power (PWR), ground (GRD) and 3 x I/O.
- System LED x 1 (yellow)
- System push button switch x 1
Applications
- Embedded Design & Development
- Education
What's in the box?
1 x micro:bit V2.2 board
1 x USB cable
1 x 2xAAA Battery holder OR 2xAA Battery holder (depending on stock availability)
1 x set of 10 crocodile cables
2 x Duracell Alkaline AAA OR AA batteries depending on applicable battery holder
Resources
Using the micro:bit V2.2
Sensors
The micro:bit V2.2 has no less than six sensors onboard to create awesome projects:
More Resources
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, a speaker, microphone and many other input/output features that, when programmed, let it interact with you and your world.
Visit What is the micro:bit? to find out more or explore all the features in depth through short videos.
You will need a computer, tablet or phone to write and send code to the micro:bit, but once the code is on the micro:bit it works as a standalone device with just the battery pack. Visit getting started for support taking your first steps with the micro:bit.
The Micro:bit Educational Foundation produces free coding tools and teaching resources to support you as you explore the potential of the micro:bit:
- Choose your perfect programming tool in Let's Code:
- Run whole class coding sessions easily with micro:bit classroom
- Teach block-based coding with Microsoft MakeCode or text-based coding with the micro:bit Python Editor
- Explore our free resources for teachers including:
- Quick projects for beginners and more advanced users
- Curriculum-linked lessons and units of work
- Professional development courses and events like webinars and code-alongs
- Classroom resources such as student handouts, reward certificates and posters
As well as givings students a hands-on approach to coding, the micro:bit is an engaging classroom tool that gives students confidence to try new things and get creative with technology.
We designed this GPIO PCB to assist you with the MicroPython introduction tutorial found on Raspberry Pi Foundation projects. No soldering required. We will be directing you with links to the different sections of the Raspberry Pi Foundation’s introduction while supplying the code and a few fun projects on our page right here.
You can also order the complete kit with everything you need for the tutorials.
We included the following circuits on the board for coding/testing:
1 x RGB
3 x LED
1 x buzzer
1 x button
1 x potentiometer
Learn how to write the code to individually use/control the above mentioned input/output modules. You'll also learn how to pair some of them up with exciting results. Eg. use the three LEDs to display a bargraph or progress meter indicating the value generated by the potentiometer.
Usage example of the MODB board.
Please note: The Pico W, jumpers cables, USB cable and expansion board are not included with this product.
What's in the box?
1 x GPIO MODB beginners board
Resources
Blog tutorial
You will find loads of info, lessons, projects and other resources at https://microbit.org/get-started/first-steps/introduction/
Are you a teacher that need assistance or material to improve your classes? Have a look at the free resources for teachers
The BBC micro:bit is a pocket-sized codeable computer with motion detection, a built-in compass, LED display, and Bluetooth technology built in.
It measures 4cm by 5cm, is available in a range of colours, and designed to be fun and easy to use. It can be coded with something simple in seconds – like lighting up its LEDs or displaying a pattern – with no prior knowledge of computing.
It also connects to other devices, sensors, kits and objects, and is a companion to Arduino, Galileo, Kano, littleBits and Raspberry Pi, acting as a spring board to more complex learning.
Each element is completely programmable via easy-to-use software on a dedicated website that can be accessed from a PC, tablet or mobile.
Get creative, get connected & get coding with the micro:bit go. A complete set containing all the parts and inspirational ideas to get started with the micro:bit. Each micro:bit go contains 1x micro:bit, USB cable and battery holder. The micro:bit go is the quickest and easiest way for children to get going with the micro:bit. 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.
- Microprocessor: 32-bit ARM® Cortex™ M0 CPU
- A 5x5 LED matrix with 25 red LEDs to light up and can display animiated patterns, scrolling text and alphanumeric characters
- Two programmable buttons. Use them as a games controller, or control music on a smart phone
- On-board motion detector or 3-AXIS digital accelerometer that can detect movement e.g. shake, tilt or free-fall
- A built-in compass, 3D magnetometer to sense which direction you're facing and your movement in degrees and detect the presence of certain metals and magnets
- Bluetooth® Smart Technology. Connect the micro:bit to other micro:bits, devices, phones, tablets, cameras and other everday objects
- 20 pin edge connector: This allows the micro:bit to be connected to other devices such as Raspberry Pi, Arduino, Galileo and Kano through a standard connector
- Micro-USB controller: This is controlled by a separate processor and presents the micro:bit to a computer as a memory stick
- Five Ring Input and Output (I/O) including power (PWR), ground (GRD) and 3 x I/O.
- System LED x 1 (yellow)
- System push button switch x 1
Applications
- Embedded Design & Development
- Education
What's in the box?
20 x micro:bit V2.2 board
20 x USB cable
20 x 2xAA OR 2xAAA Battery holder depending on availability
40 x Duracell Alkaline AA or AAA batteries depending on battery holder
Resources
Using the micro:bit V2.2
Sensors
The micro:bit V2.2 has no less than six sensors onboard to create awesome projects:
More Resources
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, a speaker, microphone and many other input/output features that, when programmed, let it interact with you and your world.
Visit What is the micro:bit? to find out more or explore all the features in depth through short videos.
You will need a computer, tablet or phone to write and send code to the micro:bit, but once the code is on the micro:bit it works as a standalone device with just the battery pack. Visit getting started for support taking your first steps with the micro:bit.
The Micro:bit Educational Foundation produces free coding tools and teaching resources to support you as you explore the potential of the micro:bit:
- Choose your perfect programming tool in Let's Code:
- Run whole class coding sessions easily with micro:bit classroom
- Teach block-based coding with Microsoft MakeCode or text-based coding with the micro:bit Python Editor
- Explore our free resources for teachers including:
- Quick projects for beginners and more advanced users
- Curriculum-linked lessons and units of work
- Professional development courses and events like webinars and code-alongs
- Classroom resources such as student handouts, reward certificates and posters
As well as givings students a hands-on approach to coding, the micro:bit is an engaging classroom tool that gives students confidence to try new things and get creative with technology.
You will find loads of info, lessons, projects and other resources at https://microbit.org/get-started/first-steps/introduction/
Are you a teacher that need assistance or material to improve your classes? Have a look at the free resources for teachers
micro:bit V2 is a brand new, super-charged version of the popular pocket-sized codeable computer, brought bang up to date with a microphone, speaker and upgraded processing capabilities.
With over four times the processing power and eight times as much RAM as the original micro:bit this new model opens up a world of new possibilities! We're especially excited about how well MicroPython will run on the new model where previously the limited RAM was a struggle.
Features- Upgraded processor (nRF52833)
- 64MHz Arm Cortex-M4 FPU (over 4 times faster!)
- 512KB Flash storage on board
- 128KB RAM
- MEMS Microphone with LED indicator and on-board speaker
- 5x5 LED matrix display
- Touch sensitive logo "button"
- Accelerometer/compass
- Light and temperature sensors
- Sleep/off mode for batteries powered projects (w/ LED indicator)
- Up to 200mA of current for external accessories
- Bluetooth 5.0 radio allowing micro:bits to talk to each other
- Notched edge connector (easier to connect things like crocodile clips and conductive thread)
- Dimensions: 52mm x 42mm x 11.7mm
It's the same shape and size so should be already familiar to countless teachers and learners, and also compatible with the vast majority of add-on boards and accessories.
It's programmed with beginner friendly, drag and drop interface MakeCode with the option to progress into MicroPython later on, opening up even more programming possibilities!
It's packed with inputs, outputs, sensors and radio communication features that can be combined into and endless variety of projects.
Inputs and outputs: An important part of any computer system. As a very small computer, the BBC micro:bit has plenty of inputs and outputs to learn about and use.
LEDs: An LED, or light-emitting diode is an output device that gives off light. Your BBC micro:bit has a display of 25 LEDs for you to program.
Buttons: A very common input device. Your micro:bit has two "clicky" buttons and a touch sensitive button you can program, and a reset button.
Radio: A way of sending and receiving messages and BBC micro:bits can use radio waves to communicate with each other.
Accelerometer: A motion sensor that measures movement. The accelerometer in your BBC micro:bit detects when you tilt it left to right, backwards and forwards and up and down.
Compass: An input sensor that detects magnetic fields. Your BBC micro:bit has an inbuilt compass that can detect the direction in which it is facing.
Light sensor: An input device that measures light levels. Your BBC micro:bit uses the LEDs to sense the levels of light and lets you program your micro:bit as a light sensor.
Temperature sensor: An input device that measures temperature. Your BBC micro:bit has a temperature sensor inside the processor which can give you an approximation of the air temperature.
Pins: On the bottom edge of your BBC micro:bit there are 25 gold strips, called pins. These pins allow you to really get creative. You can create circuits, connect external things like buzzers and motors and make your own fun projects.
Sound: Your BBC micro:bit can be programmed to make a wide variety of sounds - from single notes, tones and beats to your own musical compositions.
What's in the box?
1 x micro:bit V2.2 board
1 x micro B USB Cable for programming
You will need....
- Computer/laptop with Internet access
Resources
Using the micro:bit V2.2Sensors
The micro:bit V2.2 has no less than six sensors onboard to create awesome projects:
More Resources
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, a speaker, microphone and many other input/output features that, when programmed, let it interact with you and your world.
Visit What is the micro:bit? to find out more or explore all the features in depth through short videos.
You will need a computer, tablet or phone to write and send code to the micro:bit, but once the code is on the micro:bit it works as a standalone device with just the battery pack. Visit getting started for support taking your first steps with the micro:bit.
The Micro:bit Educational Foundation produces free coding tools and teaching resources to support you as you explore the potential of the micro:bit:
- Choose your perfect programming tool in Let's Code:
- Run whole class coding sessions easily with micro:bit classroom
- Teach block-based coding with Microsoft MakeCode or text-based coding with the micro:bit Python Editor
- Explore our free resources for teachers including:
- Quick projects for beginners and more advanced users
- Curriculum-linked lessons and units of work
- Professional development courses and events like webinars and code-alongs
- Classroom resources such as student handouts, reward certificates and posters
As well as givings students a hands-on approach to coding, the micro:bit is an engaging classroom tool that gives students confidence to try new things and get creative with technology.
Features
- 3 tutorials
- MicroPython
- C (Compatible with Arduino IDE)
- Processing (Java))
- 513-Page Detailed Tutorial - Comes with detailed tutorial including basic electronics knowledge. (Download needed, no paper tutorial.)
- 177 Items - All parts needed to complete the projects in the tutorial. No soldering required.
- 87 Projects - Each project has circuit diagrams and verified code with detailed explanations.
What's in the box?
Resources
Download tutorials here
CONSTRUCTOR is a series of toy models to assemble on your own. Each vehicle consists of metal pieces of different shapes and sizes with complementary plastic parts visually enhancing its design. The toy helps develop your child’s manual skills, spatial intelligence, technical aptitude and patience. It’s a perfect gift for creative kids and future engineers.
What's in the box?
1 x Constructor - Brutus Quad
Kasirga Missile Launcher, a thrilling addition to our series of self-assemble toy models. This vehicle showcases a dynamic missile launcher design, featuring a combination of metal pieces of various shapes and sizes, along with complementary plastic parts that enhance its visual appeal. The Constructor series stimulates your child's manual dexterity, spatial intelligence, technical aptitude, and patience, fostering their growth as future engineers. Give the gift of creativity and inspire young minds with this perfect toy for imaginative kids.
What's in the box?
1 x Constructor – Kasirga Missile Launcher
What's in the box?
1 x Alexander Toys Constructor - Cadet Tank
What's in the box?
1 x Constructor - Baron Retro Plane
What's in the box?
1 x Constructor - Steamer Train Engine
What's in the box?
1 x Constructor - Grader
- High Flexible Liquid Crystal Technology
- Uses Pressure Sensor To Draw Text, Pictures & Graphics
- One Button Eraser
- 0.45cm Thickness
- Lightweight, Just 110 grams
- Made from Durable ABS Plastic
- Product size: 221 × 146 × 4.5mm / 8.7 x 5.75 x 0.18 in
- Net weight: 110g
- Material: ABS
- Input pressure: 10-20g
- Battery: CR2016 button Battery
What's in the box?
1 x Volkano Doodle Series Drawing Pad
1 x Writing Stylus
1 x Battery
1 x Instruction Manual
We designed this GPIO PCB to assist you with the MicroPython introduction tutorial found on Raspberry Pi Foundation projects. No soldering required. We will be directing you with links to the different sections of the Raspberry Pi Foundation’s introduction while supplying the code and a few fun projects on our page right here.
At the end of the tutorial we’ll be including some webpage projects for fun. You can find their webpage introduction here and our tutorial here.We included the following circuits on the board for coding/testing:
1 x RGB
3 x LED
1 x buzzer
1 x button
1 x potentiometer
Learn how to write the code to individually use the above mentioned modules. You'll also learn how to pair some of them up with exciting results. Eg. use the three LEDs to display a bargraph or progress meter indicating the value generated by the potentiometer.
What's in the box?
1 x Raspberry pi Pico W with headers
1 x PiShop's MODB beginners board for Pico and picozero
40 x Female to Female jumper cables
1 x USB A to micro B cable
1 x Double AA battery box with switch (AA batteries not included)
You might also need...
2 x AA batteries (To deploy your project wirelessly using the battery box)
1 x Official 2.5A Power Supply (To deploy your project using Mains Power)
Features
- 2 programming languages
- Blocks: An easy to use graphical programming language, which is suitable for beginners.
- Python: One of the most popular and easy-to-learn programming languages.
- 316-page detailed tutorial - Provides step-by-step guide and basic components knowledge. (Download needed, no paper tutorial.)
- 225 common items - All parts needed to complete the projects in the tutorial. No soldering required.
- 44 interesting projects - Each project has circuit diagrams and verified code with detailed explanations.
What's in the box?
Resources
Download tutorials here
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