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This is a 4 pack of wires that are pre-terminated with an alligator (crocodile) clip on one end and a hookup pigtail (male jumper connector) on the other. Alligator clips are a staple part for any workbench and with these cables you will be able to easily incorporate those clips into a breadboard, development platform, or anything else that you would normally be able to attach a male jumper connector to.

Each Alligator Clip with Pigtail cable has a wire length of 30cm (that’s a little less than 1ft) and a male pin that easily inserts into a standard 0.1" connector. Each pack consists of two red cables and two black cables.

These connector wires can also be used to connect a BBC microbit to a prototyping board as an alternative to an edge connector.

Features:

Wires with a croc clip on one end and a male jumper cable connector (pigtail) on the other.

Enables you to connect a BBC microbit to a prototyping board as an alternative to using an edge connector.

Contents:

2 x Red alligator to male jumper connector leads.

2 x Black alligator to male jumper connector leads.

Dimensions:

Length: 30cm.

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.

The :MOVE mat line following and activity maps - A1 size is an accessory for :MOVE Motor, :MOVE mini and also the Edison V2 Robot. It can be used just for fun, or as part of a project in the classroom. The mat is double-sided, with a line following track on one side and a mock-up of a town on the other.

The line following side offers an attractive alternative to having to create a track by hand. No more fighting with a roll of tape and no more cleaning up adhesive residue afterwards. Level up your line following game today!

The town mock-up side provides a great place to set up traffic projects, where other props can be used. Things such as LAMP:bit, STOP:bit, and also ACCESS:bit can be utilised to great effect.

The mat is A1 in size, which is a generous 594mm x 841mm. When not in use it can either be stored flat or folded up.

Features:

A double-sided accessory mat for :MOVE Motor for micro:bit and Edison V2 robot.

Great for use at home and in the classroom.

On one side there is a line following track and on the other a town mock-up.

No more creating line following tracks with tape and no more clean-up afterwards.

Create town projects, utilising Kitronik traffic calming type props.

When not in use it can be stored flat.

Contents:

1 x :MOVE mat line following and activity maps - A1 size.

Dimensions:

Length: 841mm.

Width: 594mm.

Requires:
A suitable buggy, preferably with line following capabilities. Such as;

Kitronik :MOVE Motor for micro:bit

Edison V2.0 Robot

 

The Kitronik :GAME Controller for the BBC micro:bit is a retro gaming accessory for the BBC microbit. It is a programmable gamepad-style controller enabling a better gaming experience on the micro:bit itself, or the ability to control other devices over micro:bit radio.

The :GAME Controller is similar in design and features to the the :GAME ZIP 64, only without the ZIP LED screen. This offers great value if the micro:bits own LED matrix is sufficient for the game or when it will be used to control other devices such as robots and buggies. It will also be much lighter on power consumption than its larger/older sibling.

It features on-board sound, 4 x directional buttons, 2 fire buttons, haptic feedback, and breakout points so shoulder buttons can be added. All of these features are fully programmable. The board is powered by two AA batteries, which also power the attached micro:bit.

The micro:bit connects to the board via the Edge Connector on the :GAME Controller. The micro:bit should be inserted firmly into the edge connector, ensuring that the micro:bit LED display is facing in the same direction as the front of the :GAME Controller.

Note: Care should be taken when using the external breakouts for pins 19 and 20 as GPIOs, as this can cause issues with the I2C devices on the micro:bit itself (e.g. compass and accelerometer). The BBC microbit is NOT included.

Features:

A hand-held gaming solution for the BBC micro:bit.

Fully programmable on-board sound, directional buttons, fire buttons, and haptic feedback.

Breakout pads for adding shoulder buttons.

Ergonomic design for comfortable game-play.

It can also be coded to be a controller for your buggy or robotics projects.

We have created custom code blocks for the MakeCode Editor that are available as an Extension to the editor.

The board features an on/off switch to power the board on/off or to act as a reset if the :GAME Controller is in an enclosure where the micro:bits own reset switch cannot be accessed.

Contents:

1 x :GAME Controller for the BBC microbit.

Dimensions:

Length: 155mm.

Width: 60mm.

Center Width: 30.5mm.

Requires:

2 x AA Batteries.

BBC micro:bit.

Type-A to Micro-B USB Cable.

MakeCode Editor.

Stand out from the crowd with these simple yet stylish laser cut covers for the :GAME ZIP 64. They are more than just an aesthetically pleasing add-on for our very popular hand-held microbit gaming platform. Though that might be your main reason for wanting one!

The covers also serve to protect sensitive parts of the board from accidental damage.

They are quick and easy to fit and come with all of the necessary parts to fit them directly to your :GAME ZIP 64.

Features:

Stylish Clear Perspex covers for the :GAME ZIP 64 for the micro:bit.

They offer a degree of protection for the board and the components on it from damage.

Quick and easy to fit.

Contents:

1 x Clear Perspex cover for the :GAME ZIP 64.

4 x 5mm Nylon Standoffs.

4 x M3 Nylon Hex Nut

4 x 16mm M3 Nylon Screws.

Dimensions:

Length: 155mm.

Width: 60mm.

Height: 3mm.

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.

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

Kitronik have also created example MicroPython code in our GitHub repository. 

Contents:

1 x :MOVE Motor chassis.

2 x Wheel and tyres.

1 x Booklet with some quick tutorials to get you started. There are also additional online tutorials and step-by-step guides for extra projects.

The :MOVE Motor Klaw provides a fun and easy to install addition to the Kitronik :MOVE Motor buggy for microbit. It has been carefully designed to have the ability to fit both vertically and horizontally with one bolt. Included are two types of Klaw attachments for each of these builds.

It is controlled by a low voltage servo which is included, this servo is used to open and close the Klaw. The voltage supply and control signal are all from the :MOVE Motor via the pin headers, simply connect the servo lead onto the pin headers.

The :MOVE Motor Klaw can be coded with MakeCode or with MicroPython and we have produced online guides to walk you through both. These guides can be found in the list of resources below along with the build instructions.

Features:

Easily add a gripping Klaw to :MOVE Motor.

Servo powered opening and closing with the servo included as a part of the kit.

Fit to :MOVE motor either horizontally or vertically.

Easy to assemble.

Code it with MakeCode or with MicroPython.

Contents:

1 x Mini 180 Degree Servo with accessories.

2 x M3 x 16mm Screws.

1 x M3 Steel Washer.

2 x M2 x 12mm Screws.

1 x M4 x 25mm Screw.

6 x Laser Cut Perspex Parts.

Printed assembly instructions.

Dimensions:

Overall Length: 115mm.

Closed Width: 70mm.

Open Width: 125mm.

Height w/servo: 38mm.

This 1M White Anti-Tangle USB Type-A to Micro-B USB Noodle cable is a flat type USB cable. The new flat design means that the cable resists tangling, ensuring that when it is taken out of where it is stored it's tangle free and ready to go.

This USB cable is compatible with the BBC micro:bit and can be used with the newer LilyPad boards.

Features:

1m length cable.

Anti tangle design.

Micro-B USB 5-pin port.

USB 2.0 Type A port.

Can be used with the BBC micro:bit.

Can be used with the newer LilyPad boards.

Contents: 1 x 1M White Anti-Tangle USB Type-A to Micro-B USB Cable.

Dimensions:

Cable Length: 1m.

USB Type A Head Length: 28mm.

USB Type A Head Width: 15mm.

USB Micro-B Head Length: 23mm.

USB Micro-B Head Width: 11mm.

Compatible with:

Raspberry Pi Pico

Micro:Bit

2 x AA Battery Cage with leads, with 150mm colour coded flying leads. This battery cage houses two AA batteries and is barely bigger than the batteries it is designed to hold. This makes it a suitable choice for the smaller projects when a discrete and easy to hide battery cage is what is called for.

It also features colour coded 150mm flying leads, making for easy integration into your projects.The battery cage can easily be soldered directly to a board or connected to your project via terminal blocks.

Features:

Small discreet size.

150mm colour coded flying leads.

The leads are suitable for soldered connections.

The leads are suitable for terminal block connections.

Contains:

1 x 2 AA Battery Cage with 150mm colour coded flying leads.

Dimensions:

Leads: 150mm

This 3V vertical submersible low power water pump is an ideal solution for creating a small indoor water feature or as part of a plant watering system. At the heart of the pump is a 3V DC motor that runs quietly and only draws approximately 100mA.

The pump needs priming before use and should be kept fully submerged during use as it will only pump water not air. Also, it only works in one direction as a pump, you cannot reverse the connections and have it move water in the other direction.

It's 3V, 100mA power requirements are such that you could use a microcontroller with suitable drive capacity to switch it on or off. As the new micro:bit now has 200mA available for powering external devices, this pump can be powered directly by the micro:bit V2.

The micro:bit can only drive 15mA from its pins, so a transistor or FET is required to control it from the pins, either in an on/off capacity, or, with PWM to vary pumping rate. If using the original micro:bit or if the microbit is already controlling other devices, this pump can also be powered and controlled via a motor driver board, or similar.

Note: This pump is not supplied with any tubing.

Features:

Vertical type submersible pump.

Operating power requirements are; 3V and 100mA.

Low noise DC motor.

Can be controlled with a simple on/off switch or microcontroller/motor driver board.

Ideal for small water features or plant watering systems.

A flow rate of 80L/H @ 3V and 100L/H at 4.5V.

Contents:

1 x 3V Vertical Submersible Water Pump.

Dimensions:

Length: 38.5mm.

Width: 23.9mm.

Height: 42.6mm.

4xAA Covered Battery Holder with built-in on/off power switch and leads. Supplied with 150mm colour coded flying leads. Features a sliding cover for easy access to battery compartment. Case is hard plastic and is resistant to sudden impacts and vibrations. Ideal in any project kit requiring AA battery power.

Note: this product does not have the JST connector to connect to the micro:bit

Features:

On/off power switch.

Holds 4 x AA batteries.

Sliding case for easy access.

150mm colour coded flying leads

Case resistant to sudden impacts and vibrations.

Contents:

1 x 4xAA Covered Battery Holder with Switch and Leads.

Dimensions:

Length: 68mm.

Width: 65mm.

Height: 19mm.

Compatible with:

Raspberry Pi Pico

Micro:Bit

The ACCESS:bit is a bolt-on/clip-on board for the BBC microbit that simulates an access barrier. It includes a switch for turning the integrated 3xAAA battery supply on and off and also a buzzer for sound. The ACCESS:bit joins the family of transportation/pedestrian crossing micro:bit accessories, that also includes; the STOP:bit and LAMP:bit.

The ACCESS:bit is supplied with a single servo, a barrier, and all of the required fixings. Once the microbit has been fitted to the ACCESS:bit its LED matrix is fully visible and therefore can be used to display warning signals, stop/go symbols or as a light sensor for autonomous actions.

The ACCESS:bit has been designed to allow for connection to the micro:bit via the supplied M3 countersunk screws or via crocodile clips. For pinout information, please refer to the Datasheet below.

Kitronik has also produced a set of custom MakeCode editor blocks that make it possible to simplify the task of coding, thus opening up this activity to younger students.

To add the custom blocks to the MakeCode menu, select the cog in the top right of the editor. Then, select Extensions from the drop down menu. This will bring up the search box, search for Kitronik. Now, select the ACCESS:bit tile and the blocks will be added to the editor.

Note: This kit requires some mechanical assembly.

Features:

The ACCESS:bit is an accessory for the BBC micro:bit that simulates an access barrier.

It features and on/off switch, integrated battery cage and buzzer for sound.

The micro:bit can bolt-on/clip-on to the board.

It follows the same aesthetic as the STOP:bit and LAMP:bit.

It can be used in conjunction with the STOP:bit and LAMP:bit for larger projects.

Kitronik have created custom code blocks for the MakeCode Editor that are available as an Extension to the editor.

Contents:

1 x ACCESS:bit with integrated battery cage.

5 x M3 Countersunk screws and M3 nuts.

1 x 180 degree servo.

A single access barrier.

Dimensions::

Height: 89mm.

Max Width (with barrier fully extended): 125mm.

Max Depth (with servo affixed): 30mm.

PCB Thickness: 1.6mm.

Monitor and analyse the air you breathe with the Kitronik Air Quality Board. Great for home and the classroom. The Kitronik Air Quality Board provides a complete air monitoring and reporting solution for the BBC micro:bit. The wealth of onboard sensors and connection points allow you to collect extensive air quality data that can be stored in onboard memory and displayed on the OLED screen or transferred to a computer for analysis. Kitronik has also produced online MakeCode tutorials that are designed to introduce you to all of the key features of the board, see the 'Resources section below for links.

The Air Quality Board is perfect for the classroom. Run short or long-term classroom experiments, such as; monitoring air quality throughout the year, with and without the heating on. You can then use the collected data to produce graphs and more. Alternatively, it would make a great addition to an office/workshop, let science inform you when it's time to open those windows or remind you to ventilate your work area!

The board includes an integrated Edge Connector for your BBC micro:bit to easily slot into. The onboard sensors allow readings for temperature, pressure, humidity, air quality index, and eCO2. The real-time clock (RTC) and 1Mbit of onboard EEPROM memory enable timestamped data logging and long term data storage. There are also 3 status ZIP LEDs onboard which be used for visually displaying data. 3 of the BBC micro:bit's pins (Pins 0,1, and 2) are broken out to 0.1” pitch solder pads allowing for additional sensors or outputs. There are also 3V and GND pads for providing power to these devices.

The board can be powered via either the 3xAA battery holder or the micro USB connector. The voltage supply is controlled using a power switch, with a green status LED to indicate when the board is turned on. The board also produces a regulated 3V supply which is fed into the edge connector to power the inserted BBC micro:bit, removing the need to power the BBC micro:bit separately.

The board also features a connection point for a solar cell that can be used alongside rechargeable batteries to keep your experiments running for longer. NOTE: Please ensure the correct rechargeable batteries are fitted before charging, they should be NiMh.

Kitronik has produced custom MakeCode blocks to make the task of coding as straightforward as possible. You can add our custom blocks to the MakeCode editor by clicking on the cog icon in the top right of the editor and selecting Extensions. You can then type and enter Kitronik into the search bar and then click on the tile for the Air Quality Board blocks. The custom blocks will now be added to the editor's blocks menu. These blocks can also be added to the menu via this URL; https://github.com/KitronikLtd/pxt-kitronik-air-quality

Features:

An all in one Air Quality monitoring and reporting solution for the BBC micro:bit.

Measure temperature, pressure, humidity, air quality index, and eCO2.

Pins 0, 1 and 2 are broken out to solder pads for additional I/O.

The board features a black and white 128x64 OLED display screen and 3 status ZIP LEDs for visually displaying data.

The real-time clock (RTC) and 1Mbit of onboard EEPROM memory enable timestamped data logging and long term data storage.

Online MakeCode tutorials that introduce you to all of the boards key features.

Run long term monitoring experiments in the classroom throughout the school year.

There is an integrated edge connector for the micro:bit to slot into.

The board also features a connection point for a solar cell that can be used alongside rechargeable batteries to keep your experiments running for longer.

Kitronik has produced custom MakeCode blocks for convenient and straightforward coding.

It can be coded with MakeCode/Javascript/Python.

Contents:

1 x Kitronik Air Quality Board for BBC micro:bit.

1 x 3xAA battery holder.

1 x USB Lead.

Dimensions:

Length: 68.5mm.

Width: 48mm.

Height: 28.5mm.

PCB Thickness: 1.6mm

Explore time, light, and also sound with the Kitronik Alarm Clock Kit, a fun and hands-on introduction to the ZIP Halo HD.

Kitronik Alarm Clock Kit: The Kitronik Alarm Clock Kit with ZIP Halo HD for microbit provides a fun introduction to features of Halo HD. This kit features a modified version of Halo HD, all of the parts required to build the clock, and also power accessories. We have included an easy-to-follow tutorial book which will guide you through building your clock. Additionally, there are online tutorials within MakeCode. The modified version of Halo HD changes are as follows; power is now provided via a 2.1mm barrel jack connection and there is also a coin cell holder fitted to the rear of the board. When a 1220 coin cell battery is inserted, it will then provide power to the RTC chip when no power is being supplied to Halo HD.

ZIP Halo HD : The Kitronik Halo HD board for the BBC micro:bit incorporates 60 individually addressable full-colour ZIP LEDs. It also breaks out P1/P2 to a standard 0.1” footprint, it features a MEMS mic for detection of sound, and a buzzer to play sound. It also features an onboard real-time clock (RTC). The board has M3 mounting holes for a more sturdy project. Kitronik has created custom blocks for the ZIP Halo HD for use with MakeCode. To add these blocks; Under the “Advanced” section click on “Extensions”. In the next window search for “Halo HD”. Then, click on the tile to import it into MakeCode. You will see that the blocks are split across three categories; ZIP LEDs, Microphone and Clock. For those requiring more of a challenge, the Alarm Clock Kit kit can also be coded with MicroPython.

The ZIP Halo HD supplied with this kit is powered via a 2.1mm Barrel jack connection. The kit is supplied with a 3 x AA Battery Cage with Lead and 2.1mm DC jack. The adapter cable is for use with a separate power supply (not included). A regulated supply is produced on the board to power the connected BBC micro:bit. Halo HD has also been fitted with an ON/OFF switch, switch it off when not in use and the onboard coin cell will keep the memory of the RTC chip alive.

NOTE:Ensure that when using a power supply that it is rated for at least 1A and 5V.

Kitronik Alarm Clock Kit Features:

Learn how to create & then code exciting projects that explore time, light & sound.

The kit is backed up by a range of fun tutorials that introduce you to the exciting features of the Alarm Clock Kit.

All of the tutorials and resources are free.

No soldering required and mechanical assembly is super simple.

The board features CR1220 3V coin cell battery holder that acts as a clock battery backup for the RTC chip when a battery is inserted.

The backup battery can last for up to 2 years. Experiences may vary from battery to battery and also from situation to situation.

ZIP Halo HD for microbit Features:

The board features 60 individually addressable full-colour ZIP LEDs.

P1 and P2 are broken out to a standard 0.1” footprint.

It includes a MEMS microphone and a piezo buzzer.

It has an onboard Real-time clock (RTC)).

The On/off switch helps you maximise battery life, CR1220 3V coin cell will then protect the RTCs memory.

Code it with MakeCode using Kitronik custom blocks.

It can also be coded with MicroPython.

M3 Mounting holes, for more secure projects.

Contents:

1 x Kitronik Halo HD for BBC micro:bit.

4 x 8mm M3 machine screws.

1 x Set of laser cut Perspex stand parts.

1 x CR1220 3V coin cell battery.

2 x Plastic spacers.

3 x AA Battery Cage with Lead and 2.1mm DC jack

A USB-B to 2.1mm jack cable, rated for 5V, 1.5A.

Getting started booklet.

A plastic reusable shipping and storage container.

Dimensions:

ZIP Halo HD Diameter: 87mm.

M3 Mounting Holes Spacing (Center to Center): 68.4mm.

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.

This is the perfect cable choice for those that want to output music or general sound for the BBC micro:bit, to either headphones or speakers.

At one end of the cable are the black and red crocodile clips, which connect to the microbits GND and Pin 0 respectively. At the other end of the cable is a 3.5mm TRS (tip, ring sleeve) stereo jack.

The 3.5mm TRS stereo jack means you can either connect your headphones directly to your BBC micro:bit or if you would rather use a speaker, you can use one of our MP3 mono amplifier kits to drive the speaker.

Note:Although the BBC micro:bit can supply enough current to drive a pair of headphones, you will need an amplifier if you wish to drive an audio speaker. A MP3 mono amplifier kit is an ideal choice as it offers both the amplifier and speaker. Please be aware however this lead does not work with true Mono leads and is designed to work with Stereo Leads.

Features:

Plug headphones directly onto the 3.5mm TRS stereo jack.

Crocodile clips for direct connection to the BBC micro:bit.

Contents:

1 x BBC micro:bit Audio Cable.

Dimensions:

Length: 400mm.

Clips: 28mm.

This 2xAAA Battery Cage with JST connector is compatible with the Igloo, PICAXE wearable module and the BBC micro:bit. Supplied with 145mm colour coded power leads and a JST connector at the end, this battery cage is light and features a M3 mounting hole in the centre so it can be attached to the back of BBC micro:bit cases. The JST connector easily plugs into the Igloo and BBC micro:bit to provide a portable power supply. Ideal in any project kit with a JST connector power supply interface.

Features:

JST connector for easy power supply connections.

Holds 2 x AAA batteries.

Clips hold AAA batteries securely in place.

145mm colour coded power leads and a JST connector.

Clip holder resistant to sudden impacts and vibrations.

Contents:

1 x 2 x AAA Battery Cage with JST Connector.

Dimensions:

Length: 53mm.

Width: 25mm.

Height: 13mm.

This 3 x AAA battery holder with power leads that terminate in a JST connector. The leads are colour coded and 150mm long. The holder also features two mounting holes so that the battery holder can be permanently mounted on a project or surface.

This battery holder is ideal for any project that requires 4.5V of battery power delivered via a JST connection.

Features:

Holds 3 x AAA Batteries.

Mounting holes allowing for permanent attachments to projects or surfaces.

150mm colour coded leads with a JST connector.

Contents:

1 x (3xAAA) Battery holder with JST connector.

Dimensions:

Length: 52.5mm.

Width: 37.5mm.

Height: 12mm.

The Breadboard breakout for the BBC micro:bit allows the user to plug a BBC microbit into a standard 2.54mm pitch breadboard. Two 11 way pin headers are used to make connections into the breadboard.

The micro:bit slots into the edge connector on the top side of the PCB. No extra tools are required for installation. The front of the BBC micro:bit (the side with the LEDs) should be inserted facing the same side as the 3V pin.

The edge connector has connections on only one side, so if the BBC micro:bit is inserted in reverse orientation, it will not work.

The PCB is designed to plug across the middle slot of a breadboard, the same placement as an IC component.

Features:

The microbit slots into the on-board edge connector.

This breakout board plugs straight across the middle slot of a standard 2.54mm pitch breadboard, just like an IC component.

The microbits pins are broken out to 2 x 11 way header pins.

Use jumper wires to connect from the header pins to the breadboard.

No tools or soldering required for installation.

microbit to breadboard prototyping made easy.

Contents:

1 x Breadboard breakout for the BBC micro:bit.

Dimensions:

Length: 58.4mm.

Width: 12.8mm.

Height: 20.76.

Pin Pitch: 2.54mm

With this, the latest version of the Kitronik Bulldozer add-on for :MOVE mini MK2 for the BBC microbit, everyone's favourite little programmable robot buggy just got much better. Robots often do more than just :MOVE from A to B, and with this add-on so can :MOVE mini.

Although this add on has been designed to work with :MOVE mini MK2 it can also be fitted to the original :MOVE mini. Kitronik have produced two sets of build instructions as there is a slightly different procedure for each. The MK1 and MK2 build instructions can both be found in the resources section below.

Previously on :MOVE mini, we; drew shapes, controlled it via bluetooth, controlled it with a second microbit, and we also coded a variety of light shows. Now, it can totally lift and carry stuff too!

This self assembly bulldozer add-on kit is made from the same materials as :MOVE mini MK2, designed in keeping with the :MOVE mini aesthetic, and also comes with the servo required to move the bulldozer add-on up and down.

There is a very simple Servo:Lite board hack that enables the control of the third servo, you can find out how here. Once the kit is fully assembled, the bulldozer arm can be coded with the Microsoft MakeCode Editor.

Note: In order to use this accessory you must enable the third servo functionality to be able to connect the third servo to the Servo:Lite board, some soldering is required in order to do this. The header pins required for this are supplied with this kit. Also, enabling the third servo disables the onboard ZIP LEDs. If you undo the third servo hack and return the board to its original state, the onboard ZIP LEDs will be re-enabled. We have produced a short guide showing how to enable the third servo and how to revert this change, read it here.

Features:

When attached to :MOVE mini this kit offers a fun introduction to the world of DIY robotics.

Code it with the Microsoft MakeCode Editor.

Use in conjunction with an App and control it over Bluetooth.

Use the radio function and a second microbit as a controller.

Contents:

1 x Set of Buldozer parts.

1 x Mini 180 Degree Servo.

4 x M2 6mm Pan head steel screw.

4 x M2 Hex Full width nut.

2 x Counter sunk M3 screw.

3 x Straight PCB pin headers

Dimensions:

Length: 110mm.

Width: 50mm.

Height: 75mm.

This quick assemble box is a fantastic choice for housing your MP3 mono amplifier kit.

Perfect for those times when you want to do an electronics focused practical task without spending weeks on the enclosure. The box is supplied flat and folds up easily. When assembled there is compartment to house the speaker, a seperate compartment for the PCB and another for the batteries. The cardboard case can be painted, varnished, drawn on or covered with fabric creating a high quality sturdy enclosure quickly and effectively.

Note: Supplied as a single piece of cardboard that folds into a 3 compartment enclosure for your amplifier project. Supplied as a box of 20 individual Cardboard Mono Amplifier Cases.

Features:

Easy and quick to assemble.

Compact and simple 3 compartment design.

The plain cardboard is easy to decorate and personalise.

Contents:

20 x Cardboard Mono Amplifier Case (for Amp kit)

Dimensions: (when assembled)

Length: 78mm.

Width: 73mm.

Height: 74mm.

The Clippable Detector board for the BBC micro:bit detects light, objects and can follow lines. The board is compatible directly with the BBC micro:bit and certain Kitronik boards, such as the Klip Motor Board.

The board works by using phototransistors to detect the reflectiveness of different surfaces. The Clippable Detector board has 3 phototransistor sensors evenly spaced out from each other. The sensors provide an analogue voltage to the BBC microbit. Five connections are required for full operation. These connections match those on a BBC micro:bit and can be attached using either bolts or croc-clip leads.

Kitronik have produced a set of custom MakeCode blocks for the Clippable Detector board. To add them to the editor, select the cog icon in the top right of the editor. Then, select Extensions from the drop down menu and in the search bar type and enter Kitronik. Pick the tile from the list and the new blocks will be added to the menu in the editor. It is also possible to use MicroPython to write code for this board.

Features:

Use the board to detect light, objects or to follow lines.

The board is fitted with 3 phototransistors that detect the reflectiveness of different surfaces.

Connect the board directly to the micro:bit or connect using croc-clip leads.

Kitronik created custom MakeCode blocks to make the job of coding as easy as possible.

Contents:

1 x Clippable Detector board for the BBC micro:bit.

Dimensions:

Length: 77mm.

Width: 20mm.

Height: 2.8mm.

Mounting Hole Diameter: 3mm.