Unlock the secrets of nature with code, engineering, and the Kitronik Smart Greenhouse Kit for BBC micro:bit!

The Kitronik Smart Greenhouse Kit for the BBC micro:bit provides an exciting way to learn about the relationship between plants and their environment. The user will learn how to monitor environmental conditions and then how to build automated systems.

The kit comprises a two-part plastic greenhouse, Kitronik environmental control board, water pump, Kitronik ZIP Stick, and Mini Prong soils moisture sensor. Also included are 5 crocodile clips, ZIP extension cable and a small screwdriver. Just add a micro:bit, seeds, and then some water and you will have everything you need!

The kit also ships with detailed instructions that will get you up and cultivating in no time. Additionally, there are 7 online MakeCode tutorials. They cover everything from gathering sensor data and having the system automatically react to it, to visual user interfaces and more.

At the heart of the micro:bit controlled Kitronik Smart Greenhouse Kit is the Kitronik environmental control board. This board provides a variety of sensor inputs and connection points for the BBC micro:bit (V1 & V2) and provides the ability to control outputs for devices such as a water pump, fan, servo or heater pad.

The environmental control board can be coded with the MakeCode editor and Kitronik has produced a set of custom blocks to make the job as simple as possible. The blocks can be added via the add Extensions function in the editor by searching “Kitronik” or from https://github.com/KitronikLtd/pxt-kitronik-smart-greenhouse.

The default crop for these types of experiments is often cress, as it is quick growing, requires little tending, and can be harvested when they are approximately 5cm tall (within a few days). There are other sprouting plants, such as sprouting white mustard, which also grow quickly and can be harvested when they are 5cm tall. You can also look into micro-herbs/micro-greens. Once you have chosen your preferred crop type you then need to choose a suitable soil. 

Note:

• This kit does not come with a BBC micro:bit, available separately here > BBC micro:bit.
• This kit is not waterproof. If you get the board wet, please turn it off and allow it to fully dry. The risk of shock is very small, but be cautious.
• Due to electrolysis and the damp environment, the electrodes on the Mini Prong Moisture Sensor will degrade slowly over time. Please see our general safety advice for more information.

Features

• Build automated growing systems that react to changeable environmental conditions.
• This kit is compatible with both micro:bit V1 and microbit V2.
• The kit comes with detailed assembly and coding instructions.
• At the heart of the kit is the kitronik Environmental control board, designed to be the control hub for this kit.
• Key features of the Environmental control board are;
• It features a number of sensor inputs that can be coded to control the board's outputs.
• There is an onboard BME 280 environmental temperature, barometric pressure and humidity sensor and a separate Real-Time Clock (RTC).
• The board also features an onboard piezo buzzer, 2 1A outputs (ideal for a water pump, heater pads or fan), 3 status ZIP LEDs, a ZIP LED expansion connector and servo output. In addition to these, 3 BBC micro:bit pins are broken out to croc-clip connections as further inputs and outputs, along with pads for 3V and GND.
• It can be powered via the onboard 3xAA battery holder or the 2.1mm DC Jack, and the power is controlled via the on/off switch with an adjacent LED indicator.
• There are also 7 online MakeCode tutorials that introduce you to all of the features of the board.
• Crops such as cress, sprouting white mustard and micro-herbs/micro-greens are ideal for use with this kit.
• Code it with the MakeCode editor using our custom code blocks.
• The Kit can be powered by 3 x AA Batteries or a plug-in power supply.

What's in the box?

2 x Moulded plastic greenhouse enclosure parts.
1 x Kitronik Environmental Control Board for micro:bit.
1 x Water Pump.
1 x Kitronik ZIP Stick.
1 x Mini Prong Moisture Sensor.
5 x Crocodile Leads.
1 x ZIP extension cable.
1 x Screwdriver.
1 x User guide Booklet.

Requires

• A web browser and an internet connection.
• One of the following; BBC micro:bit V2. or BBC micro:bit Starter Pack V2.
• 3 x AA Batteries or plug-in power supply.
• Seeds, such as cress.
• Soil.
• Optional Solar kit
• Adding a Solar Panel to the Environmental Control Board.
• Tech Talks - live stream playback.

 Resources

• Environmental Control Board Datasheet.
• Mini Prong general safety advice.
• This example code. Monitors temperature, humidity, soil moisture, and makes use of the LEDs/ZIP LEDs. 

Seven online MakeCode tutorials for the Kitronik Smart Greenhouse Kit;

• • A - Visual Thermometer.
  • B - ZIP LED hue.
  • C - Auto-watering.
  • D - Growlight.
  • E - Timed watering.
  • F - Water level sensing.
  • G - Datalogging.

These Lithium Batteries are a superior choice due to their combination of long lifespan (2000 cycles), high discharge capabilities (low internal resistance), and advanced safety features (integrated BMS) - all translating into a better investment compared to traditional lead acid batteries they can effectively replace.

Common Applications

• Gate motors
• Alarm panels
• UPS (Uninterrupted Power Supply)
• Toys
• Torches

Specifications

• Capacity in Ah: 8Ah
• Capacity in Wh: 102.4Wh
• Nominal Voltage1: 2.8v
• Maximum Continuous Discharge Current: 16Amps
• Peak Discharge Current (60 sec): 22Amps
• Charge Voltage: 13.8-14.6V
• Maximum Continuous Charge Current: 8Amps
• Short circuit protection: Yes
• Over voltage protection: Yes
• Under voltage protection: Yes
• Over current protection: Yes
• Charge Temperature: 5°C – 45°C
• Discharge Temperature: 0°C – 45°C
• Terminals: F1 – 4.75mm flat
• Weight (net): 1000g
• Dimension (L x W x H): 151 x 65 x 95 mm
• Number of Cycles (minimum) 100% DOD: 2000

What's in the box?

1 x 12.8v 8Ah Lithium Phosphate Battery

PETG is short for polyethylene terephthalate glycol-modified

PETG is the perfect filament to combine strength and ductility, which is why it's used in so many mechanical parts and robotics. It has great chemical resistance with good water, acidic and alkalic resistance. PETG in its raw form is also FDA and EU commission regulation approved as Food Contact Safe.

Print temp : 235 – 255°C 
Heated Bed : 65 – 85°C​
​Fan speed / Cooling: 0 - 50%
Speed range : 30 - 60mm/s optimal
Printability : Moderate
Net Weight: 1kg

What's in the box ?

1 x SA Filament  PETG White (1.75mm)

Full Aluminum Passive Cooling Open Case for Raspberry Pi 5

What's in the box?

1 x Full Aluminum Case for Raspberry Pi 5

Resources

Intsallation Guide: https://youtu.be/uOdaYrvMqxc

What's in the box?

1 x Argon ONE V3 Aluminum Case

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Resources

Argon One V3 M.2 NVME PCIE Case manual

M.2 NVMe Drive Compatibility:

Other drives may also be compatible but we have not tested them yet.

Western Digital SN850

Western Digital SN740

Western Digital SN570

Western Digital SN530

Western Digital Black SN750 SE (Phison Controller)

Team MP33

Samsung 980 Pro

Samsung 980

Sabrent Rocket Nano

Sabrent Rocket 4.0

PNY CS1030

Origin Inception TLC830 Pro NVMe

Netac NV3000 NVMe SSD

Netac NV2000 NVMe SSD

Lexar NM710

Lexar NM620

Kioxia Exceria NVMe SSD

Kioxia Exceria G2 NVMe SSD

Kingston KC3000

Kingston SNV2S NV2 Gen4 PCIe NVMe M.2 2280 Solid-State Drive

Inland PCIe NVMe SSD

Crucial P3 Plus M.2

Crucial P3 M.2

Crucial P2 M.2

Axe Memory Generic Drive

AData XPG SX8200 Pro

What's in the box?

1 x Argon NEO 5 BRED Case

Resources

Testing info : https://magpi.raspberrypi.com/articles/raspberry-pi-5-cases-group-test

What's in the box?

1 x Argon NEO 5 M.2 NVMeCase

Resources

Argon Neo 5 M.2 NVMe manual

M.2 NVMe Drive Compatibility:

Other drives may also be compatible but we have not tested yet.

Western Digital SN850

Western Digital SN740

Western Digital SN570

Western Digital SN530

Western Digital Black SN750 SE (Phison Controller)

Team MP33

Samsung 980 Pro

Samsung 980

Sabrent Rocket Nano

Sabrent Rocket 4.0

PNY CS1030

Origin Inception TLC830 Pro NVMe

Netac NV3000 NVMe SSD

Netac NV2000 NVMe SSD

Lexar NM710

Lexar NM620

Kioxia Exceria NVMe SSD

Kioxia Exceria G2 NVMe SSD

Kingston KC3000

Kingston SNV2S NV2 Gen4 PCIe NVMe M.2 2280 Solid-State Drive

Inland PCIe NVMe SSD

Crucial P3 Plus M.2

Crucial P3 M.2

Crucial P2 M.2

Axe Memory Generic Drive

Raspberry Pi SSD - 256GB

Raspberry Pi SSD - 512GB

What's in the box?

1 x Argon POD case only

Resources

Argon POD installation guide

What's in the box?

1 x Argon POD case only

Resources

Argon POD installation guide

Please note: The Raspberry Pi 5 is not included

Features

• Argon THRML Radiator Cooler significantly boosts thermal management on the bare Raspberry Pi 5
• Superior heat dissipation away from the Raspberry Pi 5 with copper heat pipe and tower style radiator for enhanced cooling capabilities
• Integrated 60mm PWM blower fan helps cool down the Raspberry Pi 5 faster
• Quick snap on and push pins for easy mounting on Raspberry Pi 5 
• Comes with thermal compound and thermal pad for better heat management

What's in the box?

1 x radiator cooler

Retro Gaming with Raspberry Pi shows you how to set up Raspberry Pi 5 to play a new generation of classic games. In this 180-page book, you’ll build a gaming console and full-size arcade cabinet, install emulation software and download original games with full step-by-step guides. Discover a vibrant homebrew scene packed with new games for original consoles and legal access to all those retro games you remember!

• Set up Raspberry Pi for retro gaming
• Emulate classic computers and consoles
• Learn to code retro-style games
• Build a console, handheld, and full-size arcade machine

What's in the box?

1 x Retro Gaming Book

Fun for the whole family to use. Encourage your child's creativity without the mess or use it yourself for lists.

Features and Specifications

• Product Size: 185mm x 280mm x 6.8mm
• Screen Size: 163mm x 23mm
• Net Weight: 210g
• Material: ABS
• Input Pressure: 10 - 20g
• Battery: CR2025
• One-click Erase
• Lock Key

WARNING

• Please do not put too much pressure on the screen, which might damage the product
• Please do not use sharp objects to write on the screen
• Do not get product wet or submerged under water
• Do not disassemble the product

What's in the box?

1 x Volkano Doodle Series Drawing Pad
1 x Writing Stylus
1 x Battery
1 x Instruction Manual

The ULN2003 is one of the most common motor driver ICs, consisting of an array of 7 Darlington transistor pairs, each pair is capable of driving loads of up to 500mA and 50V. Four out of seven pairs are used on this board.

The board has four LEDs that show activity on the four control input lines (to indicate stepping state). They provide a nice visual when stepping.

The board also comes with an ON/OFF jumper to isolate power to the stepper Motor.

Specifications

• ULN2003 driver
  
• Suitable for microcontroller development
  
• Voltage: DC 5V
  

What's in the box?

1 x ULN2003 driver

Resources

How to control a ULN2003 stepper motor with Raspberry Pi

LCD Digital Mini Handheld Multimeter AC/DC 750/1000V With Probe


LCD Digital Multimeter AC/DC 750/1000V Handheld multimeter for voltmeter, ammeter Ohm tester meter with probes.


Specifications

• DIY Supplies: ELECTRICAL
• Certification: NONE
• Origin: CN(Origin)
• Model Number: Digital Multimeter
• AC Current: /
• AC Voltage: 2-750V
• Measuring Resistance Range: 20k-2000k
• Operating Mode: Manual
• Measuring Inductance Range: /
• Display Type: Digital Display
• DC Current: 200u-2000u-20m-200m-10A
• DC Voltage: 200m-2000m-20-200-1000V
• Measuring Capacitance Range: /
• Dimensions: 190mm x 90mm x 30mm
• Operating Temperature: 0 - 40 ℃
• Colour: Black/Yellow

What's in the box ?

The Game 5Pi Case from 52Pi is a retro gaming enclosure designed for Raspberry Pi 5, offering a retro aesthetic along with epic cooling capabilities!

The case pays homage to consoles of days gone by with its on-point retro gaming styling, complete with an awesome USB/Ethernet flap cover which we just love!

It's not just a pretty face either - the Game 5Pi gives you convenient access to most ports on your Raspberry Pi 5 (including SD access), along with power button access and even soft rubber feet. Cooling is a key priority too (essential for a retro gaming setup). The case comes with an Armour Lite V5 heatsink/fan for the Pi 5, as well as a case exhaust fan to keep the overall enclosure temperature down.

Combine with our NES-Style USB controllers for the ultimate 'good ol' days' retro gaming machine!

Raspberry Pi 5 not included

Features

• Retro gaming case for Raspberry Pi 5
• Armor Lite V5 included - Optimal thermal dissipation for the Raspberry Pi
• Side fan cooling system - In addition to the main heatsink and fan, the case features a side fan cooling system to further enhance airflow and cooling efficiency
• ABS Material - Constructed from high-quality ABS material
• Compact retro design - Visually appealing while maintaining a smaller footprint
• Movable cover - A movable cover protects the unused USB and Ethernet ports
• Easy Installation - Designed for easy and hassle-free installation
• Compatibility - The Game 5Pi Case is specifically designed for Raspberry Pi 5

What's in the box?

1 x ABS Upper
1 x ABS Lower
1 x Armor Lite V5 heatsink/Fan
6 x Thermal Pads
1 x Screw driver
2 x M2.5 Screw
4 x Self-tapping screw

Raspberry Pi5 not included

Resources

• Product Wiki
• Installation guide

Digital Video Broadcast (DVB) is a widely adopted standard for transmitting broadcast Television.

Please note: it is the responsibility of the end user to ensure that they have the necessary permissions / license to receive broadcast television in their country

This add-on board lets you receive digital DVB-T2 TV streams on your Raspberry Pi to view them or stream them over a network to other devices

To get started you'll need:

 Compliance

The Raspberry Pi TV HAT has undergone extensive compliance testing and meets the following European standards:

• Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (EMC) 2014/30/EU
• Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive 2011/65/EU

View and download global compliance certificates for Raspberry Pi products.

If you purchase a TV HAT, you must have the appropriate licence or approval to receive broadcast television in the country of intended use.

Take inspiration from the golden age of video games and learn how to write your own modern classics

Code the Classics Volume I not only tells the stories of some of the seminal video games of the 1970s and 1980s, but shows you how to create your own games inspired by them, following examples programmed by Raspberry Pi co-founder Eben Upton. You’ll learn how to install Python, Pygame Zero, and an IDE so you can run and edit the games in this book. You'll also:

• Get game design tips and tricks from the masters
  
• Learn how to code your own games with Pygame Zero
• Explore the code listings and find out how they work

You'll meet these vintage-inspired games, and learn from their code in between rounds of play:

• Boing!: All it took was a couple of lines and a dot, and gamers would be queuing up to play.
• Cavern: Enduringly popular, the platform game genre is still packed with creative possibilities.
• Infinite Bunner: Play around with the benefits that a top-down perspective can lend to the classic platform genre.
• Myriapod: Some shooters confine the gameplay to a single screen while limiting the player's movement. Restrictions can build challenge and difficulty, making for truly addictive gaming.
• Substitute Soccer: Top-down games of pinball-style soccer built a huge cult following and kicked off a sports genre that's still going strong.

What's in the box?

1 x book(Code the classics V1 2nd edition)

read more at https://www.raspberrypi.com/news/code-the-classics-volume-ii-from-raspberry-pi-press/

Code the Classics Volume II not only tells the stories of some of the seminal video games of the 1980s, but shows you how to create your own games inspired by them, following examples programmed by Andrew Gillett, ably assisted by Raspberry Pi co-founder and CEO Eben Upton along with Sean M. Tracey. In this book, you'll learn how to run and edit the games in this book by installing Python, Pygame Zero, and an IDE. You'll also:

• Get game design tips and tricks from the masters.
• Understand the fundamental tasks needed for every game: display images, play sound effects and receive inputs from the keyboard or a game controller.
• Learn how to code your own games with Pygame Zero, a library that helps automate those tasks.

• Explore the code listings and find out how they work.

You'll meet these vintage-inspired games, and learn from their code in between rounds of play:

• Avenger: fly across a scrolling landscape while you save humans from malevolent aliens.
• Beat Streets: fight your way through a level, and defeat a notorious crime boss.
• Eggzy: collect gems and survive as long as possible before time runs out.
• Leading Edge: Race a car on a pseudo-3d race track.

• Kinetix: Break bricks with your paddle, and use powerups to avoid various menaces.

What's in the box?

1 x Code the classics Vol2

What's in the box?

1 x PI5-CASE-F
1 x Nonskid rubber pad (4PCS)
1 x Screwdriver
1 x Screws and standoffs pack

Resources

Consumables Accessories Kit for Laser Etcher

Unleash your creativity and enhance your laser etching projects with this Consumable Accessories Kit. Whether you're a professional or a hobbyist, this kit offers everything you need to achieve precise and clean cuts every time.

Key Features:

• Comprehensive set of accessories designed for compatibility with laser etchers.
• High-quality materials ensure durability and long-lasting performance.
• Easy to use, allowing even beginners to get started right away.
• Includes essential items to maintain and enhance your laser etcher's functionality.

What's in the box?

Consumable Accessories Kit (To go with Laser Etcher )