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Raspberry Pi Pico MicroPython Programming Learning Kit(excluding book) (pico begin kit parts)
Visit our blog to get more info on what you can do with your Pico

Basic entry-level kit prepared for Pico. All the parts you need to complete the tutorials in the MicroPython beginners book (not included)

Tested and selected by professional engineer, with rich tutorials and resources
fast getting started with Raspberry Pi Pico and MicroPython programming



What's in the kit

Raspberry Pi Pico with pre-soldered header

A Low-Cost, High-Performance Microcontroller Board With Flexible Digital Interfaces

more details...

  • RP2040 microcontroller chip designed by Raspberry Pi in the United Kingdom
  • Dual-core Arm Cortex M0 processor, flexible clock running up to 133 MHz
  • 264KB of SRAM, and 2MB of on-board Flash memory
  • Castellated module allows soldering direct to carrier boards
  • USB 1.1 with device and host support
  • Low-power sleep and dormant modes
  • Drag-and-drop programming using mass storage over USB
  • 26 × multi-function GPIO pins
  • 2 × SPI, 2 × I2C, 2 × UART, 3 x12-bit ADC, 16 × controllable PWM channels
  • Accurate clock and timer on-chip
  • Temperature sensor
  • Accelerated floating-point libraries on-chip
  • 8 × Programmable I/O (PIO) state machines for custom peripheral support



ItemDescription
LCD1602 RGB ModuleLCD1602 RGB backlight character LCD, using I2C bus to display text or adjust RGB backlight
PIR motion sensorPyroelectric IR sensor, outputs electric switch signal when IR array from human/animal body is detected
8-Bit WS2812 RGB LED8x RGB LED, play around with cool light effects by programming
AlarmQuality active announciator, used for alarming or playing music
Single-joint potentiometerAdjustable potentiometer, 0~10K range, used for ADC test, volume/brightness adjustment, etc.
Round buttonsThree colors, for button/switch detection
5mm LEDThree colors, for experiments like traffic light, PWM adjusted light, etc.
330R resistorsProviding current-limit protection when connected with LED in series
Breadboard and wires
Jumper wires
Quality 830 breadboard and sorts of wires, easy for connecting components
Plastic boxCustomized box for storing the modules and components


R587.65  Inc VAT
R558.00
PWM 30A Dual USB Solar Panel Battery Regulator Charge Controller 12/24V LCD (30A PWM solar charge controller)
Description:

Solar panels are a clean and ecological source of electricity.

Obtaining this energy, however, poses a number of challenges for device designers. The amount of energy produced by the panel is strongly dependent on the angle of incidence and the intensity of the light falling on the surface of the cells. This, in turn, leads to unstable power supply parameters at the output, as even shading a small part of the panel may drastically reduce the efficiency.


The optimal solution to the above-mentioned problems is the use of a set consisting of a solar panel, a battery and a charge controller. Such a set allows to ensure constant parameters of power supply to receivers, and also to store energy produced excessively for later use.


The 30A-PWM-LCD solar charge controller allows you to connect panels connected to each other both in series and in parallel - remembering not to exceed the permissible values of current and voltage at the input of the device. Due to the operating characteristics of the PWM controllers, it should be remembered that when the panels are connected in series, the rated voltage at the output for charging the battery is 24V.

PWM stands for Pulse Width Modulation. PWM charge control devices can be explained as an electrical switch between batteries. The switch can be quickly switch on and switch off. Therefore, desired voltage can be obtained to charge the batteries. The charge current will be slowly decreased as the batteries charged.

Specifications:
 
Rated Voltage: 12V/24V(Auto recognition)
Rated Current: 30A
Charging Mode: PWM
USB output: 5V 2A
Self-consume: <10mA
Operating Temperature: -35 ~ 60 °C
Storage Temperature: -35 ~ 60 °C

Typical usage example:

 
Package Includes:
 
1 x 30A Solar Charge Controller
R322.28  Inc VAT
R399.90
Pimoroni Pico VGA Demo Base (Pico VGA Demo Base)

Built especially to showcase the low cost, feature-rich RP2040 chip on the Raspberry Pi Pico, this board has VGA output, an SD card slot, digital I2S audio output, and more!

Based on the reference design by Raspberry Pi, our Pimoroni Pico VGA Demo Base is a great way to start experimenting with Raspberry Pi Pico/RP2040. It's the perfect way to demo of some of the fun things you can achieve with the RP2040 microcontroller such as generating a solid VGA output without taxing the CPU at all!

  • Amaze your friends by showing them you still own a D-sub cable!
  • Bask in the glory of 15-bit analog video!
  • Get teary eyed over the warm, authentic, RC filtered PWM audio!

This board will run the various video example programs that Raspberry Pi have put together to demonstrate features of the RP2040.

Please note that VGA Demo Base only currently works with the C/C Pico SDK!

A Raspberry Pi Pico is not included - click here if you'd like to buy one!

Your Pico will need to have male headers soldered to it (with the pins pointing downwards) to attach to our add-on boards.

Features

  • 15-pin VGA (D-sub) connector
  • PCM5100A DAC for line out audio over I2S (datasheet)
  • PWM audio output
  • SD card slot
  • Reset button
  • Female headers to install your Raspberry Pi Pico
  • Three user-controllable switches
  • Rubber feet
  • Compatible with Raspberry Pi Pico
  • No soldering required (as long as your Pico has header pins attached)
  • Programmable with C/C

What's in the box?

1 x Pimoroni Pico VGA Demo Base

Resources

Getting started

The pin-out of our board is the same as Raspberry Pi's reference board, you can find it in chapter 3 of Hardware Design with RP2040 along with more general info about the VGA reference board.

To run the audio and video examples in Raspberry Pi's experimental repos, first make sure you have up to date versions of pico-extras and pico-playground. When building the examples, you will need to specify the board configuration so that the examples use the correct pins. You can do this by creating a new build directory and then specifying the board definition when using cmake:

cmake -D"PICO_BOARD=vgaboard" ..

There's more details on about how to build applications with custom board configurations in Appendix D / page 267 of the C/C SDK documentation.

Pinout



R449.90  Inc VAT
R499.90
SIM7600G-H 4G / 3G / 2G / GNSS Module for Jetson Nano, LTE CAT4, Global Applicable (Jetson Nano Gnss Module)
4G/3G/2G/GNSS Expansion Board For Jetson Nano, Based On SIM7600G-H, Global Applicable.

This is a 4G/3G/2G communication and GNSS positioning module designed for Jetson Nano, it supports global LTE CAT4 up to 150Mbps for downlink data transfer, with pretty low power consumption.

Just attach it onto the Jetson Nano Developer Kit, easily enable functions like 4G high speed connection, wireless communication, remote video monitoring, making telephone call, sending SMS, global positioning, and so on.


Specifications

  • 40PIN GPIO extension header for connecting Jetson Nano
  • Supports dial-up, telephone call, SMS, mail, TCP, UDP, DTMF, HTTP, FTP, etc.
  • Supports GPS, BeiDou, Glonass, LBS base station positioning
  • Onboard USB interface, to test AT Commands, get GPS positioning data, and so on
  • Breakout UART control pins, to connect with host boards like Arduino/STM32
  • SIM card slot, supports 1.8V/3V SIM card
  • Onboard 3.5mm audio jack with earphone and mic support, for making telephone call
  • 2x LED indicators, easy to monitor the working status
  • Onboard voltage translator, operating voltage can be configured to 3.3V or 5V via jumper
  • Baudrate: 300bps ~ 4Mbps (default: 115200bps)
  • Autobauding baudrate: 9600bps ~ 115200bps
  • Control via AT commands (3GPP TS 27.007, 27.005, and V.25TER command set)
  • Supports SIM application toolkit: SAT Class 3, GSM 11.14 Release 99, USAT
  • Comes with development resources and manual (examples for Jetson Nano/Raspberry Pi/Arduino/STM32)

Communication Specifications: 


 LTEWCDMA / TD-SCDMA / CDMA 2000  EDGEGSM/GPRS
BandLTE-TDD B34/B38/B39/B40/B41
LTE-FDD B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8
/B12/B13/B18/B19/B20/B25/B26/B28/B66
UMTS/HSDPA/HSPA+ B1/B2/B4/B5/B6/B8/B19GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900MH
Emitting power0.25W0.5W@EGSM900
0.4W@DCS1800
2W@GSM900
1W@DCS1800
Data SpeedLTE CAT 4
Uplink≤50 Mbps
Downlink≤150 Mbps
UMTS
Uplink≤384Kbps
Downlink≤384Kbps

HSPA+
Uplink≤5.76Mbps
Downlink≤42Mbps
TD-SCDMA
Uplink≤128Kbps
Downlink≤384Kbps

TD-HSDPA/HSUPA
Uplink≤2.2Mbps
Downlink≤2.8Mbps
CDMA2000/EVDO
Uplink≤1.8Mbps
Downlink≤3.1Mbps
EDGE
Uplink≤236.8kbps
Downlink≤236.8kbps
GPRS
Uplink≤85.6kbps
Downlink≤85.6kbps
SIM CardNormal SIM (Not Included)
Applicable RegionGlobal 4G/3G/2G



GNSS Specifications:

  • Receiver type
    • 16-channel
    • C/A code
  • Sensitivity
    • Tracking: -159 dBm (GPS) / -158 dBm (GLONASS) / TBD (BD)
    • Cold starts: -148 dBm
  • Time-To-First-Fix (open air)
    • Cold starts: <35s
    • Hot starts: <1s
  • Accuracy
    • Position: <2.5m CEP


SMS and Audio Specifications:

  • SMS
    • Supported types: MT, MO, CB, Text, PDU
    • Storage: USIM card and ME (default)
  • Audio feature
    • Supports echo cancellation
    • Supports noise reduction









What's in the box ?

1 x SIM7600G-H 4G for Jetson Nano
1 x LTE Antenna
1 x GPS External Antenna (B)
1 x Jetson Nano USB Adapter
1 x Screws pack (2pcs)

* Jetson Nano not included, only Sim7600G-H GNSS Module.
R1,193.18  Inc VAT
R1,659.90
PicoGo Mobile Robot, Based on Raspberry Pi Pico, Self Driving, Remote Control (PicoGo Mobile Robot)

PLEASE NOTE: Raspberry Pi Pico and 14500 batteries are NOT included.

PicoGo Mobile Robot, Based On Raspberry Pi Pico, Self Driving, Remote Control



Smart robot is always the favorite project of electronic enthusiasts, and there've been several robots based on Raspberry Pi. Now, here comes the Pico version: PicoGo!

The PicoGo is a smart mobile robot based on Raspberry Pi Pico, it includes ultrasonic module, LCD module, Bluetooth module, line following module, and obstacle avoidance module, all these functions are highly integrated for easily achieving IR obstacle avoidance, auto line following, Bluetooth/IR remote control, and more. With various advanced features, it will help you fast get started with smart robot design and development.


PicoGo smart mobile robot features:

  • Standard Raspberry Pi Pico header, supports Raspberry Pi Pico series
  • Battery protection circuit: over charge/discharge protection, over current protection, short circuit protection, reverse proof, more stable and safe operating
  • Recharge/Discharge circuit, allows programming/debugging concurrently while recharging
  • 5-ch infrared sensor, analog output, combined with PID algorithm, stable line tracking
  • Onboard multiple smart robot sensors like line tracking, obstacle avoidance, no more messy wiring
  • 1.14inch IPS colorful LCD display, 240 x135 pixels, 65K colors
  • Integrates Bluetooth module, allows teleoperations like robot movement, RGB LED display color, buzzer, etc. by using mobile phone APP
  • N20 micro gearmotors, with metal gears, low noise, high accuracy
  • Colorful RGB LED, pretty cool!



*Pico & 14500 Batteries not included*



What's in the box?

  1. PicoGo base board x1
  2. PicoGo acrylic panel x1
  3. 1.14inch LCD Module x1
  4. Ultrasonic sensor x1
  5. IR remote controller x1
  6. USB-A to micro-B cable 1.2m x1
  7. PH2.0 8Pin cable 5cm opposite side headers x1
  8. Mini cross wrench sleeve x1
  9. Screwdriver x1
  10. Screws and standoffs pack x1


Check out our blog post for this Picogo !

Resources: For any additional information/example code/Guides and Support please see the link below.

https://www.waveshare.com/wiki/PicoGo


*Pico & 14500 Batteries not included*

R1,045.90  Inc VAT
R1,099.90
Pi-top 4 - Sensor Foundation Kit (Pi-top [4] Sensor Kit)
Our Sensor Foundation Kit, a metal ‘bento box’, contains 14 plug & play components you can use with your pi-top [4], including programmable sensors, buttons, and LEDs.

The kit includes our Foundation Plate which attaches to your pi-top [4]. Plug components into the foundation plate and get started right away, following step-by-step tutorials to learn the basics of coding and physical computing. Then continue your learning by progressing into projects in advanced coding, robotics, cybersecurity, and AI.


What's in the box ?

You will need a pi-top [4] or an essentials kit to use our Sensor Foundation Kit.

The Sensor Foundation Kit includes:

  • 1 x     Foundation Plate
  • 1 x     Sound Sensor
  • 1 x     Light Sensor
  • 2 x     Buttons
  • 1 x     Buzzer
  • 2 x     Potentiometers
  • 2 x   Red LEDs
  • 2 x   Green LEDs
  • 2 x   Yellow LEDs
  • 1 x   Ultrasonic Sensor
  • 8 x   LEGO® Connectors
  • Connecting cables







R1,213.04  Inc VAT
R1,439.90
Ethernet / USB HUB HAT (B) for Raspberry Pi Series, 1x RJ45, 3x USB 2.0 (Ether USB HUB zero)

Note: We have tested this unit successfully on Zero and Zero 2.

The ETH/USB HUB HAT (B) is an Ethernet and USB HUB designed for Raspberry Pi, providing 1x RJ45 Ethernet port and 3x USB 2.0 ports. It's pogo pin design is specialized for Zero series, while the onboard normal USB connector can be used to connect with other Raspberry Pi boards through a USB cable.


Specifications

  • 3x extended USB ports, compatible with USB 2.0 / 1.1
  • Incorporates RTL8152B Ethernet chip, supports 1x RJ45 Ethernet port, 10/100M auto-negotiation
  • Pogo pin design, for direct connecting with Raspberry Pi Zero/Zero W/Zero WH
  • USB HUB connector, for connecting with Raspberry Pi 4B/3B /3A /2B through USB cable


What's in the box ?

1 x ETH/USB HUB HAT (B) 
1 x Screws and standoffs pack 


Resources

Wiki: ETH/USB_HUB_HAT_(B)

















R219.90  Inc VAT
R235.96
PGA2040 (PGA2040)
PGA2040


Description:

PGA2040 is a compact RP2040 breakout intended for the most svelte and embeddable of projects. It contains only the components necessary to run the RP2040 (that's the crystal, flash, regulator and essential support circuits) and it has no fripperies like LEDs, buttons and USB connectors - you'll need to attach your own USB connector to be able to program it.

The benefits of all this drastic pruning are a tiny, 21mm square footprint and lots of exposed RP2040 pins to play with! 30 of them can be used as general purpose I/O (that's four more I/O than on a Raspberry Pi Pico) and 4 are ADC-equipped. It also has the cutest little pin labels in the known 'verse, because space is tight on this board.

Header pins are sold separately - you can solder it to standard Pico pin headers (though bear in mind you'll need 48 pins if you want to populate it fully).

Like our other RP2040 boards, PGA2040 is programmable with C , MicroPython or CircuitPython - choose your fighter!


Specifications:

  • Powered by RP2040
  • Dual ARM Cortex M0 running at up to 133Mhz
  • 264kB of SRAM
  • 8MB of QSPI flash supporting XiP
  • Crystal oscillator
  • On-board 3V3 regulator (max regulator current output 300mA)
  • 48 pins, arranged with 2.54mm (0.1") spacing in a Pin Grid Array
  • 30 multi-function General Purpose IO (4 can be used for ADC)
  • 8 GND pins
  • Input voltage range 3V - 5.5V (on VB pin only)
  • Measurements: approx 21mm x 21mm x 3mm (L x W x H)
  • Schematic
  • Eagle CAD part

What's in the box ?

1 x PGA2040








Getting Started :

PGA2040 is firmware agnostic! You can program it with C/C or MicroPython in the same way as you would a Raspberry Pi Pico. You can find (lots) more information on how to do that (as well as download links for the firmware/SDK) on the RP2040 landing page.

You can also use CircuitPython on your PGA2040! CircuitPython is an easy to use, well-established ecosystem with lots of example code and drivers for interfacing with different kinds of hardware. Click here to download the CircuitPython firmware for PGA2040 and click here for a getting started guide.

To program PGA2040 via USB you will need to hook wires up to VB, GND, U and U-. Make sure that the 5v only goes to VB on PGA2040, if it ends up elsewhere it will result in a bad time. A USB breakout board is a convenient way of getting at the wires in your USB cable, check out the extras tab for some options!

To get into BOOTSEL mode so you can flash firmware to your PGA2040, connect the BS pin to ground whilst plugging the USB into your computer.



About RP2040

Raspberry Pi's RP2040 microcontroller is a dual core ARM Cortex M0 running at up to 133Mhz. It bundles in 264kB of SRAM, 30 multifunction GPIO pins (including a four channel 12-bit ADC), a heap of standard peripherals (I2C, SPI, UART, PWM, clocks, etc), and USB support.

One very exciting feature of RP2040 is the programmable IOs which allow you to execute custom programs that can manipulate GPIO pins and transfer data between peripherals - they can offload tasks that require high data transfer rates or precise timing that traditionally would have required a lot of heavy lifting from the CPU.


 

R137.33  Inc VAT
R185.90
Solar Experimenters Kit For micro:bit (Solar Experimenters Kit)

Description:

The MonkMakes Solar Experimenters Kit for micro:bit is a project kit that allows you to experiment with harvesting energy from the sun and other light sources. It consists of a solar panel to harvest the energy, a solar store that stores the harvested energy, and a low energy light bulb and a motor that can be driven with the energy that you harvest.

Specifications:

There are three projects that introduce energy harvesting without the micro:bit, followed by 3 bigger projects that use the micro:bit (not provided) as an intelligent controller. The micro:bit monitors and manages the charging and discharging of the solar store.

With this project kit you will learn all about how tiny amounts of energy can be harvested from the sun and stored for later use, using a practical and experiment-led approach.

What's in the Box ?

1 x 10v Solar Panel 
1 x Solar Store Board 
1 x 3v LED light bulb
1 x Set of alligator clip leads (10 leads)
1 x Small motor with fan
1 x Booklet (A5)

Resources:

- Instructions (PDF)

- Data Sheet (PDF)

Lessons Plans are available here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1o5tRY1PeU4N-NSVctra4NxnCvmP65Huj







 

R1,099.90  Inc VAT
R1,286.90
Charger for micro:bit (Charger for micro:bit)

A LiPo battery and charger board that charges automatically while you use your micro:bit! This neat solution to your micro:bit’s power needs comes with an acrylic layer enclosure to protect your micro:bit and the Charger for micro:bit.

Features

  • Program your micro:bit and charge at the same time 
  • Once charged the Charger for micro:bit can power your micro:bit for up to 20 hours using its rechargeable built-in LiPo battery
  •  Acrylic case to protect your micro:bit and Charger for micro:bit
  •  On/off switch
  • Full charge indicator LED

 

Specifications


What's in the box?

6 x Acrylic pieces labelled 1 to 6
1 x Charger for micro:bit board with USB adapter fitted
4 x plastic nuts and bolts


Resources

 -  Instructions (PDF)
 -  DataSheet (PDF)


R595.82  Inc VAT
R799.90
Breadboard for Pico (Breadboard for Pico)
It can be tricky to work out which pin is which when the Raspberry Pi Pico is attached to solderless breadboard.The MonkMakes Breadboard for Pico solves this problem by labelling the Pico pins on the breadboard.

Specifications

  • 400 tie point
  • 2 power busses
  • Size 8.2x5.5x0.85cm
  • Self-adhesive back
  • Electrical Characteristic Units Accepts wires and legs 20-29 AWG Maximum voltage AC/DC 50 V Maximum Current 2 A


(WARNING: Low voltage, low current usage only. Maximum 50V at 3A.)

What's in the box ?

1 x Breadboard for Raspberry Pi Pico

(*Raspberry Pi Pico not included)


Resources










(*Raspberry Pi Pico not included)
R114.90  Inc VAT
R141.59
Project Box 1 for Raspberry Pi (Project Box 1 for RPi)
The Project Box for Raspberry Pi contains all the components needed, together with easy to follow instruction cards, in order to complete 10 simple projects involving LEDs, thermistor, phototransistor and switches and is an ideal starting point for anyone new to electronics and the Raspberry Pi.


Specifications

This kit is an improved and updated version of the now retired Electronics Starter Kit for Raspberry Pi

A 40 page booklet by Simon Monk (author of the Raspberry Pi Cookbook and Programming Raspberry Pi) is free to download and explains how to use the kit and build the projects.


What's in the box ?

1 x Solderless breadboard
1 x Male to male jumper wires
1 x Female to Male Jumper Wires
1 x Raspberry Leaf 
5 x 470Ω resistor (yellow, purple, brown stripes)
2 x 1kΩ resistor (brown, black, red)
1 x 4.7MΩ resistor (yellow, purple and green stripes)
1 x 330nF capacitor
2 x Red LED – the longer lead is the (positive) lead
1x RGB LED – the longest lead is the – (negative) lead
2 x Tactile push switch
1 x Phototransistor
1 x Thermistor
1 x Buzzer

You may also need....

Raspberry Pi is NOT INCLUDED


Resources

Instructions (PDF)





















R349.90  Inc VAT
R379.90
Squid Combo Kit (Squid combo kit )
The Squid Combo Pack comprises a Raspberry Squid RGB LED, two Squid buttons (non-latching) and a Raspberry leaf to help identify the GPIO pins.

A bright RGB (Red, Green, Blue) LED with built-in resistors and female header leads that can just plug directly onto the GPIO pins of a Raspberry Pi.

What's in the box ?

1 x wired common cathode 10mm RGB LED
2 x wired Momentary Buttons
1 x Raspberry Leaf

Resources

Instructions(PDF)





(* Raspberry Pi NOT included *)







R233.05  Inc VAT
R249.90
High precision Capacitive Fingerprint Reader (B) UART/USB dual ports (WS USB/UART finger print sensor)


The Capacitive Fingerprint Reader (B) is a fast and stable capacitive fingerprint module specialized for secondary development, suits integration applications.

By incorporating high performance Cortex core processor, high security commercial fingerprint algorithm, and advanced semiconductor fingerprint sensor, this module is designed as a intelligent integration module with functions including fingerprint enrolling, image processing, template generating and storing, fingerprint matching and searching, etc.

  • Easy to use by some simple commands, you don't have to know any fingerprint technology, or the module inter structure/calculation
  • Commercial fingerprinting algorithm, stable performance, fast identification
  • Sensitive detection, just touch the collecting window lightly, without pressing
  • Allows to freely input/output fingerprint images, fingerprint feature file and other fingerprinting actions
  • Dual communication, UART or USB
  • Comes with rich development resources (related command documents, tools, and examples for Raspberry Pi/Arduino/STM32)


Specifications

parametervalue
SensorSemiconductor (capacitive)
Module dimension34 × 28.5mm
Sensor dimension33.4 × 20.4mm
ImageDPI 508
Image resolution208 × 288
Greyscale256 (8-bit)
Sensing area14.6 × 10.6mm
Fingerprint capacity3000
Security level1-5 configurable, 3 by default
the higher value, the lower FAR (False Acceptance Rate), yet the higher FRR (False Rejection Rate)
Encryption key64-bit encryption
Image collecting rate20fps
Matching time0.5s
Dynamic current<40mA
Operating voltage3.3-5V
Communication portUART or USB
ESDSD IEC 61000-4-2 LEVEL 4 positive/negative 15KV air discharge
Baudrateconfigurable: 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200, 230400, 460800, 921600bps
115200bps by default


Outline dimensions



What's in the box?

1 x Capacitive Fingerprint Reader (B) 
1 x PH2.0 5PIN wire 

Resources

R899.90  Inc VAT
R945.90
Kitronik :MOVE Motor for the BBC micro:bit(V1 & V2 NOT INCLUDED) (Kitronik:MOVE Motor)



Develop your coding skills with the Kitronik :MOVE Motor for micro:bit, a fun introduction to buggies and robotics.

The Kitronik :MOVE Motor for the BBC micro:bit provides a fun introduction to buggy robotics. More than just a programmable buggy, learning to use all of the included features will give the budding roboteer a solid grounding in robotics as a whole.

Learn about movement, how to utilise light and sound, obstacle detection and avoidance, and how to code :MOVE Motor to follow a line. When used in conjunction with the micro:bit's radio features, the possibilities are endless.

Attached to the chassis are two bi-directional DC motors with variable speed control. The wheels have rubber tyres and are a simple push-fit onto the motor shafts. Slot a BBC micro:bit into the edge connector and you are ready to code. There is no other assembly required and no tools required.

There are built-in battery holders for 4x AA batteries. This provides a regulated voltage supply to power the BBC micro:bit which is fed into the edge connector. There is also a power switch to conserve batteries when the buggy is not in use.

The micro:bit slots into the onboard edge connector. Code the micro:bit, plug it into the buggy, switch the power on, and then play.


CODE IT !

:MOVE Motor can be coded using the Microsoft MakeCode editor. Kitronik has produced a set of custom MakeCode blocks to simplify coding the completed buggy. The booklet that comes with the buggy contains more detailed instructions on using the blocks and writing code. If you are feeling more adventurous or relish a challenge, :MOVE Motor can also be coded with Python.

Also within the booklet (that comes inside the box), are some quick tutorials to get you started. There are also additional online tutorials and step by step guides for extra projects.

Note:

  • This kit does not include a micro:bit, a micro:bit can be obtained from here.
  • No soldering is required!
  • Minimal assembly required.




Specifications


Length110mm.
Width90mm.
VoltageNominal 4.8 - 6V (4xAA batteries).
MotorsPins 19 and 20 (via I2C).
Audio BuzzerPin 0 (Standard Music Pin).
Visual (4x ZIP LEDs)Pin 8.
Line Follow (IR)Pins 1 (Right) and 2 (Left).
UltrasonicPins 13 (Trigger) and 14 (Echo).
Servo Connections2 on Pins 15 & 16.



Features

  • The Kitronik :MOVE Motor for the BBC micro:bit provides a fun introduction to buggy robotics and coding.
  • It is backed up by a range of fun tutorials to introduce you to all of the great features.
  • All of the tutorials and resources are free.
  • There is no soldering required and assembly is quick and super simple.
  • The buggy features two bi-direction DC motors.
  • There are ultrasonic distance and line following sensors onboard.
  • It also features a Piezo sounder and pen mount.
  • There are 4 full-colour programable ZIP LEDs.
  • Two pin outputs that are ideal for servo connections (can be used for other inputs and outputs).
  • The battery holder is built onto the chassis.
  • The buggy is also fitted with a power switch to conserve the batteries.
  • There is also an onboard edge connector for the micro:bit, code, plug and play.
  • Kitronik has produced custom MakeCode blocks to simplify coding with the MakeCode editor.
  • You can also optionally add a pen for drawing or a robot claw 

 

What's in the box?

1 x :MOVE Motor chassis.
2 x Wheel and tyres.
1 x Booklet

You will also need....

1 x micro:bit
4 x AA batteries
1 x micro USB cable(to program the :MOVE)

Resources

R819.90  Inc VAT
R902.28
FLIRC Raspberry Pi Zero and Zero 2 Case (Zero Flirc Case)

The FLIRC Raspberry Pi Zero Case is finally here - overly engineered, affordable and adorable!

The FLIRC Zero shares the same genetics as the original FLIRC case with some added features. FLIRC have kept everything that makes the original case great, shrunk it down, and added some nice elements that make this mini PC for every day carry.

The familiar aluminium casing with a core heatsink and smooth top is there, offering silent, passive and efficient cooling combined with great looks.

The SD Card is enclosed inside the case so it won't slip out or get stolen. The case needs to be disassembled before the SD card can be removed. There’s even a pre-installed lanyard included in the box in case you want to take your Zero somewhere other than the home.

Two top covers are included with the FLIRC Zero – allowing you to hide away and protect your GPIO, or leave it exposed for prototyping your projects. You can even add a pHAT without worrying about your Zero’s temperature.


What's in the box?

1 x FLIRC Zero Aluminum Case
1 x Thermal pad
2 x Top covers (sealed and GPIO access)
1 x Lanyard (pre-installed, removable)

Notes

1. The Raspberry Pi Zero’s LEDs are not visible with this case
2. Lanyard is removable (but fiddly to get back on)
3. Ships with a thermal pad – fit this to the case heatsink core before fitting your Raspberry Pi Zero

Which Pi Zero Models is the case compatible with?

The case will work with any Raspberry Pi Zero model, including the Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W









R329.90  Inc VAT
R349.90
Kitronik LAB:bit educational platform for BBC micro:bit (Kitronik LAB:bit)
Crack the code with the Kitronik LAB:bit, the all-in-one laboratory for delivering KS2 computing in the classroom (7 - 10-year-olds).


The Kitronik LAB:bit for the BBC micro:bit offers a super fun way for children to learn about coding in an engaging and hands-on way. It has been specifically designed for the classroom for KS2 computing and is backed by online MakeCode tutorials, simplified custom blocks, and a detailed getting started guide. Supplied in the box are; a battery holder (3 x AA),  a wheel and tyre for the motor, and the detailed easy to follow guide. 

The board is absolutely packed with an impressive array of features and devices for easy delivery of fun and informative lessons. These include; a motor, ultrasonic distance sensor, 2 x large user-assignable tactile buttons (with indicator LEDs), a microphone, speaker (with volume control), 7 programmable ZIP LEDs(in an arc), A user-assignable potentiometer control, 2 x sets of traffic light LEDs, and LEDs arranged in a dice formation (that can also be used for displaying digits).

The board also features; an edge connector for the micro:bit to slot into, a pre-fitted protective acrylic cover, clip-able pads for attaching an additional motor, 2 x clip-able pads for attaching further buttons/switches, Colour changing power indication LEDS, a cutaway for easy reset button access, and pre-fitted anti-slip rubber feet.

This all in one laboratory environment ships with a detailed getting started guide, filled with step by step information that can easily be followed by either teacher or pupil. The guide starts with an introduction to using a micro:bit and the MakeCode editor, with each explained in detail. This is then followed by instructions for fitting the wheel to the motor. Each area of the board is explained in detail, complete with code examples for each. As with the previous sections, this part of the booklet has been designed so that it can be used by teachers and pupils.

Coding is done via the MakeCode blocks editor. Kitronik has produced custom blocks for the editor to ensure that they are suitable for use with pupils aged 7-10. Each area of the board has its own blocks that all slot together in intuitive ways and they have been organised into subdirectories by type. For example, all of the blocks for the motor are in one submenu and blocks for the traffic lights are in another submenu. There is also an 'other' submenu that contains blocks for the more advanced/older students who require an extra level of challenge. Detailed information on how to add these blocks to MakeCode can be found in the Getting start guide that ships with LAB:bit.

Power is provided via the provided 3 x AA battery holder into the DC barrel jack input. The board has been rated for a maximum of 6V and a minimum of 3V, 3V - 4.5V recommended. The onboard power regulation circuit provides power to the board and to the micro:bit, removing the need to power the micro:bit separately. LAB:bit has an inbuilt polarity protection circuit for the DC input. There is a Colour changing power LED to indicate when the battery voltage is getting low.


Note:
  • No soldering.
  • Minimal mechanical assembly required. The wheel needs to have the tyre fitted and then to be fitted to the onboard motor.
  • This kit is not supplied with a micro:bit. The micro:bit is available separately here.

Features:
  • LAB:bit is an all in one educational platform designed for the delivery of KS2 computing in the classroom (7 - 10-year-olds).
  • It's packed full of devices, LEDs, switches, sensors, and other programmable features.
  • It features an edge connector for the micro:bit to slot into, no tools required.
  • LAB:bit is supplied with a pre-fitted protective acrylic cover.
  • Additionally, there are clip-able pads for attaching an additional motor, 2 x clip-able pads for attaching further buttons/switches, colour changing power indication LEDs, and a cutaway for easy reset button access.
  • There are also pre-fitted anti-slip rubber feet to ensure that LAB:bit stays securely on the desk.
  • Code it with blocks in the MakeCode editor.
  • Kitronik custom blocks to make coding more intuitive and straightforward.
  • Custom blocks are grouped by type to make it easy to go straight to the blocks you need.
  • No soldering!
  • Minimal mechanical assembly required.
  • Supplied in the box are; a battery holder (3 x AA) and a wheel and tyre for the motor.
  • Power LAB:bit via the provided 3 x AA battery holder.
  • The board is rated for 3V - 6V.
  • It has an inbuilt polarity protection circuit for the DC input.
  • The onboard power regulation circuit provides power to the board and to the micro:bit, removing the need to power the micro:bit separately.
  • LAB:bit is supplied with a fully comprehensive getting started guide. It takes you through everything you need to know and can be followed by both teacher and pupils.
Video: https://youtu.be/DUIZwMGrDo0

What's in the box ?

1 x Kitronik LAB:bit for the BBC micro:bit
1 x Yellow 5 spoke injection moulded wheel and rubber tyre.
1 x 3AA battery holder.
(* Micro:bit NOT Included *)

Requires the following :

micro:bit
USB cable for connecting the micro:bit to a computer.
- 3 x AA Batteries.
- Optional5V USB Power Supply (1A or more).




(* Micro:bit NOT Included *)
R949.90  Inc VAT
R1,000.00
Raspberry Pi A2-Class 64GB SD Cards - preloaded with Raspberry Pi OS 64bit (RPi 64GB OS64)


This Micro SD Card Bundle for the Raspberry Pi consists of a SanDisk Class 10 UHS-I Micro SD card preloaded with Raspberry Pi OS

Please Note. This Micro SD Card does NOT come with a SD Card Adapter, it is the Micro SD Card ONLY

The SanDisk 64GB Preloaded Micro SD Card Features:

  • Superior Random-Access Performance - Perfect for the Raspberry Pi
  • Capacity : 64GB
  • Weight : Approx 0.2g
  • Operating Voltage : 2.7 ~ 3.6V 
  • Speed Class 10 A1
  • preloaded with Raspberry Pi OS 64bit


What's in the box?

1 x Sandisk 64GB preloaded micro SD card

Resources

Latest image available from the Raspberry Pi Foundation Downloads
Raspberry Pi OS documentation

Version updates

20/10/2023 Bookworm 64bit
10/07/2023 Bullseye
R199.90  Inc VAT
R239.90
2pcs Ethernet RJ45 Female Cable Splitter (ethernet splitter(2))

Features

  • Convert and increase your Ethernet connections from 1 to 2 sockets
  • High purity oxygen free copper conductor
  • Polyethylene (LDPE) / PVC insulation
  • High-fidelity design
  • exquisite workmanship
  • easy to use, effective
  • very practical in home and office use
  • Interface: 3 x RJ45 eight core standard jack socket
  • Size: 42mm x 35mm x 20mm
  • Uses: extended, dock two network lines into a longer network cable



Specifications

  • High purity oxygen free copper conductor
  • Polyethylene (LDPE) / PVC insulation
  • High-fidelity design
  • exquisite workmanship
  • easy to use, effective
  • RJ45 eight core standard jack socket


What's in the box?

2 x RJ45 Cable splitter modules(NO cables)

Note: If you want both ports to be able to access the Internet at the same time, you need to have both split adapters plugged in at the same time

R78.52  Inc VAT
R109.90
Pico Display Pack 2.0 (Pico Display pack 2.0)

A spacious 2.0" (320 x 240) IPS LCD display for Raspberry Pi Pico, with four buttons, an RGB LED and plenty of room for your Pico projects!

This 18-bit capable 320x240 pixel IPS display adheres majestically to the back of your Pico, and has lush colours and great viewing angles. Just like our smaller Display Pack, we've surrounded it with four tactile buttons so you can use your human fingers (or other non-human appendages) to interface with your Pico. There's also an RGB LED that you can use as an indicator, for notifications or just for adding extra rainbows.

Pico Display 2.0 lets you turn a Pico into a user interface device for a bigger project, capable of giving instructions, displaying readouts and even incorporating elaborate nested menus. If you'd rather use your Pico as a standalone device you could fill up all that prime screen real estate with digitally generated, Mandelbrot-esque art, beautiful graphs or readouts from lots of sensors. You could even make a device for getting folks to share their secrets via Telnet!

A Raspberry Pi Pico is not included - click here if you'd like to buy one!

Your Pico will need to have male headers soldered to it (with the pins pointing downwards) to attach to our add-on boards.


Features

  • 2.0” 320x240 pixel IPS LCD screen (~220 PPI, 65K colours)
  • 4 x tactile buttons
  • RGB LED
  • Pre-soldered female headers for attaching to Pico
  • Compatible with Raspberry Pi Pico.
  • Fully assembled
  • No soldering required (as long as your Pico has header pins attached).
  • Dimensions: approx 56mm x 35mm x 11mm (L x W x H, includes display)
  • Screen usable area: 40.8mm x 30.6mm (L x W)
  • C/C and MicroPython libraries
  • Schematic

About Raspberry Pi Pico

Raspberry Pi Pico is a flexible, low cost microcontroller development board from the folks at Raspberry Pi, based on their very own chip - the RP2040. It's easily programmable over USB with C/C or MicroPython, and ideal for using in all sorts of physical computing projects, devices and inventions - we're so excited to see what you make with it!

We've called our Pico-sized add-ons packs, as they're designed to attach to the back of your Pico as if it were wearing a very stylish back pack (or a miniature jet pack, if you prefer). We've also got Pico bases (larger add-on boards with a space to mount your Pico on top) and some other boards that let you do interesting hackerly things like using multiple packs at once - click here to view them all!


What's in the box ?

1 x Raspberry Pi Pico display (320 x 240) IPS LCD 

Resources

Getting started

The labels on the underside of Pico Display will show you which way round to plug it into your Pico - just match up the USB port with the markings on the board.

The easiest way to get started is by downloading and copying our custom MicroPython uf2 to your Pico, it includes all the libraries you'll need to use our add-ons. Click here for our beginner friendly tutorial!

You can find C examples here and MicroPython examples here. You can also use it with CircuitPython!

Notes

  • This screen is a wee bit taller than the surrounding buttons, so it's worth taking care when pressing the buttons that you're not also pressing down on the screen, particularly at the edge with the ribbon cable. Careful pressing with fingertips rather than full on thumb mashing is the way forward!
  • Even though it's bigger than our other Pico Packs, Display 2.0 will still work with Pico Omnibus or Pico Decker, if you want to use more than one Pico Pack at once. Please note that if you plug Display 2.0 into a Pico Decker, it will overhang the addon slot next to it.













R469.90  Inc VAT
R491.80
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