MICRO:BIT & ACCESSORIES

This is a great value pack of 5, high quality button cell lithium batteries.

As well as being compatible with many calculators, wireless doorbells and other small devices these batteries fit the Electro-Fashion, Sewable Coin Cell Holder and the Coin Cell Power Board Kit.

They are 3V with a capacity of 200mAh.

Features:

3V 2032 lithium battery.

200mAh capacity.

Contents:

5 x CR2032 3V Coin Cell Batteries.

Dimensions:

Height: 3.2mm.

Diameter: 20mm.

Caution: Coin cells should be kept out of the reach of small children as they are very dangerous if swallowed, when immediate medical intervention is required.

Learn to think logically with the Digital Logic Add-On for the Inventor's kit for micro:bit! This kit, along with Kitronik's Inventor's kit, serves as an introduction to logic gates and how they can be used in conjunction with the microbit.

Logic gates are the basic building blocks of digital integrated circuits, the chips found in the majority of electronic products today. Although these experiments explore how individual logic gates work, in chips there could be millions of individual logic gates, depending on the size and complexity of the chip. For example, there are approximately 1.4 billion transistors in a quad core i7. If we assume that the average gate requires three transistors then that would give approx. 450 million gates.

Included in this kit are 5 IC's, each a different type of logic gate. They are; AND, OR, XOR, NAND, and a NOT Gate. There are also colour coded stickers included, and these colours are used throughout the booklet in the circuit diagrams. The kit also contains 2 x 2N7000 FETs and a pack of 10 male to male jumper wires. Each experiment also makes use of components from our Inventor's kit for micro:bit, often LEDs as they offer a visual and immediate indication of the 'state' of gate inputs and outputs.

The code has been created in the Microsoft MakeCode Editor and the code for each of the experiments can be downloaded from the resources section below. Kitronik have also produced Python code examples for each of the experiments, these are also available as a download from the resources section.

Features:

Offers an easy to understand introduction to Digital Logic gates and combining these gates with the micro:bit.

This kit can be used as a teaching aid for Basic Digital Logic curriculum at KS3.

A fun and hands on introduction to the building blocks of ICs.

Code can be created with the Microsoft MakeCode editor and also in the Python editor.

The code examples have also been provided as a download from the resources section below. Choose from either blocks or Python.

The topics covered include; Truth Tables, Semiconductors and state electricity, and how to use gates in conjunction with the micro:bit via code.

Learn how to build and code the 7 following experiments;

-- EXP.1 - Introduction to ‘NOT’ Gates.
-- EXP.2 - Introduction to ‘AND’ Gates.
-- EXP.3 - Introduction to ‘OR’ Gates.
-- EXP.4 - Introduction to ‘NAND’ Gates.
-- EXP.5 - Introduction to ‘XOR’ Gates.
-- EXP.6 - Half Adder Circuit.
-- EXP.7 - Full Adder Circuit With Binary To Decimal Converter.
Contents:

1 x Quad 2 input AND IC.

1 x Quad 2 input OR IC.

1 x Hex NOT IC.

1 x Quad 2 input NAND IC.

1 x Quad 2 input XOR IC.

2 x 2N7000 FET.

10 x M-M Jumper Wires.

1 x Set of 5 colour coded IC Stickers.

Tutorial booklet, containing 7 experiments.

The Kitronik Discovery Kit for BBC microbit is a great way to get started with both programming and electronics. The Kit contains five experiments that start very simply, building up to simulating real world systems as confidence grows.

The included booklet assumes no prior knowledge and contains detailed information about everything the new user will need to know. It covers everything from using a prototyping board to how to use the Microsoft MakeCode Editor, and everything in between. This is the ideal kit for someone who is new to the micro:bit, electronics, and coding.

The kit contains five experiments and all of the components required to complete them. Each experiment has; a complete code walk-through, a circuit diagram and a top-down breadboard view, full explanations of what is happening, and how the electronics work.

Note: No soldering is required and you can build your first circuit in minutes!

Features:

This kit offers a great introduction to both coding and electronics.

No soldering required - build your first circuit in minutes!

Make the 5 experiments in the step-by-step tutorial book and learn as you go.

All parts are included to conduct the 5 experiments.

Once you have completed all of the included experiments, you have the perfect prototyping system for further adventures with the micro:bit.

The code can be created in Microsoft's easy to use MakeCode editor.

Contents:

1 x Breadboard breakout for the BBC micro:bit.

1 x Small Prototype Breadboard.

2 x Red 10mm LED.

2 x Yellow 10mm LED.

2 x Green 10mm LED.

10 x 330Ω Resistor.

1 x Piezo Element Buzzer.

10 x Male to Male Jumper Wires.

The included experiments are;

-- LED Control Circuit.
-- Buzzer Jukebox.
-- Lights in sequence.
-- Digital LED Thermometer.
-- Traffic light with pedestrian crossing.

The Kitronik :GAME ZIP 64 is the ultimate retro gaming accessory for the BBC microbit. It has been designed to be an all in one hand held gaming platform, which also includes a built in, 64 (8x8) individually addressable full colour ZIP LED, screen.

It features on-board sound, 4 x directional buttons, 2 fire buttons, haptic feedback, and breakout points so shoulder buttons or I2C devices can be added. All of these features are fully programmable. We have also included breakout points to allow for the use of larger LED screens.

All of microbits features are still available when plugged in to the :GAME ZIP 64, so your games can still make use of the LED matrix, accelerometer etc.

Power is provided via the built in 3 x AA battery cages which have been ergonomically placed to act as hand grips which makes the :GAME ZIP 64 comfortable to hold and play.

Kitronik have produced some example games in both MakeCode Blocks and MicroPython that can be freely downloaded from the resources section below so you can begin playing games straight away. If you prefer to code your own games, it also offers the perfect platform for developing and testing micro:bit games.

Features:

All in one hand-held gaming solution for the BBC micro:bit.

64 individually addressable ZIP LED display screen.

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

Breakout pads for adding shoulder buttons or I2C devices.

Breakout pads for driving larger LED screens.

Ergonomic design for comfortable game-play.

Use MI:pro protector cases to create a handy game cartridge.

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

Contents:

1 x :GAME ZIP 64 for the BBC microbit.

The Klip Motor Driver for the BBC micro:bit does much more than just drive motors. It also breaks out pins 0, 1, 2, 3V and GDN (just like the main pads on the BBC micro:bit itself), and there’s a ZIP LED output as well, along with the battery voltage and another GND connection. All of these pads are designed specifically for use with crocodile clips and banana plugs. That means no soldering or fiddling with connection blocks. Also, the pads have been designed and spaced to make it difficult to short two together with crocodile clips. This makes it ideal for use with younger children who can build buggies with little more than a couple of motors, a chassis, some elastic bands and the clip motor driver. .

It can run two DC motors simultaneously, both clockwise and counter-clockwise, and at varying speeds. Some examples of motors to use would be right angled geared hobby motors and solderless gearmotors. The ZIP LED output connection is ideally suited for use with the ZIP Hex boards, as they also have croc-clip connections.

The main BBC micro:bit pin breakout section is great for controlling the Kitronik :CITY products, such as: STOP:bit, LAMP:bit & ACCESS:bit. The board also features status LEDs. There are LEDs for board powered on, pins 0, 1, 2, 3 and also the two motor outputs. The motor indicator LEDs don't just monitor activity, they also indicate which direction each motor is running in, green for forwards and red for backwards. These LEDs don't just look nice, they are a great way of visually troubleshooting your code and they even allow you test your code without having to connect motors or devices to pins 0, 1, 2, 3.

Power is provided via the integrated battery supply (3 x AA, 4.5V), and the board then produces a regulated 3.3V supply which is fed into the 3V and GND connections to power the connected BBC micro:bit, removing the need to power the BBC micro:bit separately.

Kitronik have produced a set of custom blocks for the MakeCode editor to simplify using the Klip Motor Driver. 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. We've also included blocks within this package for driving any ZIP LEDs you attach to the board. These are primarily for allowing younger children to write code using blocks that are easier to use other coding blocks for addressable LEDs.

Features:

Drive 2 x DC Motors simultaneously, both clockwise and counter-clockwise.

It breaks out Pins 0, 1, 2, 3V and GDN (just like the main pads on the BBC micro:bit itself).

Connect to the pads with crocodile clips and banana plugs.

There is also an out put design specifically for ZIP LEDs.

The main BBC micro:bit pin breakout section is great for controlling the Kitronik :CITY products.

Power is provided via the integrated battery supply.

Output and motor driver status lights for troubleshooting and testing code prior to attaching motors and devices.

Dimensions:

Length: 72mm.

Width: 70mm.

The LED kit contains red, green & yellow LEDs in 3mm, 5mm and 10mm round sizes as well as some Colour Changing and Tri colour LEDs plus some 5mm LED panel mounting holders. 105 parts are supplied in a multiple compartment storage box.

Features:

Large selection of LEDs.

3mm, 5mm and 10mm Red LEDs.

3mm, 5mm and 10mm Green LEDs.

3mm, 5mm and 10mm Yellow LEDs.

5mm LED holders.

Colour Changing LEDs.

Tri colour 5mm diffused LEDs.

Contents:

10 x 3mm Red LEDs.

10 x 5mm Red LEDs.

5 x 10mm Red LEDs.

10 x 3mm Green LEDs.

10 x 5mm Green LEDs.

5 x 10mm Green LEDs.

10 x 3mm Yellow LEDs.

10 x 5mm Yellow LEDs.

5 x 10mm Yellow LEDs.

10 x 5mm Panel Mount LED Clips.

10 x Colour Changing 5mm LEDs.

10 x Tri Colour 5mm LEDs.

1 x LED Kit box.

Kit Box Dimensions:

Length: 174mm.

Width: 140mm.

Height: 32mm.

Compatible with:

Raspberry Pi Pico

Micro:Bit

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.

Experience the Kitronik Lesson in a Box Visual Computing Pack for Micro:bit and unlock a world of creative possibilities. This comprehensive pack is specifically designed to introduce you to the exciting realm of visual computing using the Micro:bit platform. Packed with a variety of sensors, LEDs, and components, you'll delve into the realms of graphics, animation, and image processing like never before. With step-by-step lesson plans and engaging projects, you'll learn to code captivating visuals and develop your programming skills. Ignite your creativity, broaden your coding horizons, and embark on a visual computing adventure with the Kitronik Lesson in a Box Visual Computing Pack for Micro:bit.

The Lesson in a Box (Visual Computing) is a complete set of electronics and teaching resources to enable successful cross-curricular lessons with minimal teacher effort.

No soldering is required for technicians or students.

The kit has been tried and tested by pupils and developed by teachers.

These subject packs are a basic introduction to cross-curricular visual computing.

The subject packs come with a detailed lesson plan, cross-referenced to: class slides, workbooks/ worksheets, checklists etc., technician’s notes and where appropriate, AFL guidance with answers and plenaries.

The sturdy reusable Gratnells tray is robust enough for teachers to use again and again.

It's fun to teach and fun to learn!

Contents:

1 x 2GB swivel USB stick, containing everything needed for planning and delivery of each lesson.

1 x Deep Gratnells storage tray.

1 x Translucent lid for tray.

11 x Kitronik ZIP Halo HD for micro:bit.

1 x Klip motor driver for BBC micro:bit.

1 x Right angle geared hobby motor.

1 x Solderless motor board for right angle geared hobby motor.

1 x 5 spoke injection moulded yellow wheel for Right angle geared hobby motor.

1 x Pack of 10 Crocodile Leads.

2 x M3 8mm Pan Head screws.

6 x Black cable ties.

10 x Rubber bands.

1 x Roll of double-sided tape.

1 x Kaleidoscope build poster.

1 x Egg drop poster.

1 x Mood light poster.

1 x Shake Table poster.

2 x Visual coding guide poster - Part 1.

2 x Visual coding guide poster - Part 2.

1 x Visual computing pack quick start guide.

A set of Pre-cut cardboard templates for each experiment.

1 x Pre-cut Simple buildings pack

1 x Pre-cut Shake Table.

1 x Pre-cut Mood light pack

1 x Pre-cut 4/6 side Kaleidoscope pack.

The MI:power board for the BBC micro:bit brings real portability to your wearable projects. The stylish, lightweight PCB is designed to fit snugly against the BBC micro:bit and features a built-in buzzer and 3V coin cell holder. This latest version has been redesigned to fit both the the V1 and V2 micro:bit.

When assembled, the MI:power board is connected directly to the 3V, GND and P0 connections on the micro:bit. The 3V and GND connections provide power to the micro:bit and the built-in buzzer is connected to P0, which is the default output pin when using the audio functions in the Block Editor software.

The board has an easy to access on/off switch, which makes it easy to turn a project on and off, rather than have to disconnect the power supply from the BBC micro:bit.

Once the unit is assembled and attached to the BBC micro:bit the mechanical fixings prevent the battery from being removed unless you use a screwdriver, so whatever the use, the battery will remain safely in place.

Features:

Power your BBC micro:bit from a stylish PCB.

Break free from the tether to the computer and take your project mobile.

On-Board buzzer.

Easy access on/off switch.

Great for micro:bit mood badges, to allow your micro:bit to become a handheld remote control, and much more.

This accessory is supplied with spacers, fixings and a battery.

No soldering required.

Works with micro:bit V1 and micro:bit V2.

Contents:

1 x MI:power board for the BBC micro:bit.

3 x Counter Sunk M3 Machine Screws.

3 x M3 Hex Full Width Nuts.

3 x Plastic Spacers.

1 x CR2032 3V Coin Cell.

The MI:sound board is a speaker board for the BBC microbit. It features on-board; speaker, CR2032 battery holder, thumbwheel volume control and an easy access on/off switch. The MI:sound board can either be powered by the CR2032 battery (provided) or via the micro:bit USB or JST connections. It has been designed to work with micro:bit V1 and micro:bit V2.

The speaker on MI:sound can be used in conjunction with the micro:bits onboard speaker or instead of. The micro:bit speaker can be turned off as there is a command/block for that in the MakeCode editor. Why would you want to? Volume! MI:sound's speaker is loud, and the potentiometer gives you control over its volume without the need to head back into the code. Super convenient!

To use the MI:sound speaker board, the BBC micro:bit should be attached using the supplied bolts, spacers and nuts. Only Pin 0, 3V and GND need to be connected. Crocodile clips can also be used.

When assembled, the MI:sound board is connected directly to the 3V, GND and P0 connections on the micro:bit. The 3V and GND connections provide power to the micro:bit and the built in buzzer is connected to P0, which is the default output pin when using the audio functions in the MakeCode software. The board has an easy to access on/off switch, which makes it easy to turn a project on and off.

Like the MI:power board, MI:sound offers an elegant solution for micro:bit projects on the move. Both boards provide power to micro:bit, feature an on/off switch and allow you to output sound. Sound though is a much bigger feature on the MI:sound board. Where the MI:power board features a buzzer, MI:sound has an actual speaker with a thumbwheel volume control. Not only is the speaker more versatile than a simple sounder, it is also much much louder. So, in brief; the MI:power board is more compact and MI:sound is better for projects where sound is an integral part of the project.

Features:

Power your BBC micro:bit from a stylish PCB.

It features an on-board speaker and it's loud!

There is a thumb wheel operated potentiometer volume control.

There is an onboard CR2032 battery holder.

The board features easy access on/off switch.

Designed to work with micro:bit V1 and micro:bit V2.

Contents:

1 x MI:Sound speaker board for BBC micro:bit V2.

3 x 12mm M3 Countersunk Screw.

3 x M3 Steel Nuts.

3 x Nylon Spacers.

1 x CR2032 Coin Cell.

Discover the Kitronik Mini Prototype Breadboard – the ultimate tool for electronics prototyping. With its compact size and versatile design, this breadboard provides a convenient platform to bring your ideas to life. It offers 170 tie points, a self-adhesive backing, and a user-friendly layout, making circuit assembly a breeze.

Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned maker, this durable and expandable breadboard is your go-to solution for unleashing your creativity in electronics prototyping. Explore the endless possibilities with the Kitronik Mini Prototype Breadboard today!

Components and wires can be placed into the board and the circuit built and tested without soldering.

Multiple boards can be interconnected.

This board has 170 tie points (components shown are not included).

Size: 47mm x 35mm

This Kitronik MI:pro Protector Case for the BBC micro:bit has been designed to work with both the original Micro:bit V1and the new Micro:bit V2and continues in the traditions of our earlier cases. The cases are designed to keep the micro:bit safe, fully useable, and to offer the freedom of not being tethered to a computer.

If a battery holder is attached to the back it can also can be stood neatly on a desk and it also features large and easy to read labels for the A and B buttons. This case provides full access to the bottom pins on the BBC micro:bit so the Edge Connector Breakout Board for the BBC Micro:bit can be used. One of the key features of the micro:bit is its physical size and this case has been designed with that in mind. It's as compact as we could make it, whilst still offering protection for the micro:bit.

The case is also supplied with a sticky fixer pad so that you can attach a battery holder to the rear of the case, such as can be found in our BBC micro:bit Starter Kit. When a battery holder is used, micro:bit projects can go wherever you go. Even with a battery holder attached, the case is still palm-sized and portable.

Note: This case requires assembly, full instructions can be found in the resources section below.

Features:

Provides excellent protection to the BBC micro:bit whilst allowing access to the bottom pins.

Full access to the A and B buttons on the BBC micro:bit.

Attach a battery cage to the rear of the case with the supplied sticky fixer.

Full access to pins and connections including the micro USB connector.

Clear case material shows the on-board LEDs in perfect clarity.

The case is compatible with versions 1 and 2 of the micro:bit.

When used in conjunction with a battery holder, micro:bit projects can be fully mobile.

Contents:

4 x M3 Cheese Head Nylon Machine Screw.

1 x Sticky Fixer Pad.

4 x M3 Nylon Full Nut.

Laser-cut parts;
-- 1 x Back Mounting Plate.
-- 2 x Mid-layer Parts.
-- 1 x Mid-layer Plate.
-- 1 x Front Plate.

Dimensions:

Length: 65mm.

Width: 37mm.

Depth (without screws): 12mm.

Depth (with screws): 18.5mm.

The Terminal Breakout board for the BBC microbit does exactly what it says on the tin. It breaks out all of the signal and power pins on the microbit to user friendly terminal blocks. No more untangling M/M or M/F jumper cables from the hastily tidied collection stashed in the corner of your drawer. Just cut a length of wire from one of your more tidy spools, strip off a bit of shielding and screw it into place in the appropriate terminal block. And, if you need to move your project for any reason, having the wires screwed in place means that you can do it without having to deal with the jumper connections that didn't survive the move. Build your circuit only once!

It features a terminal block breakout point for each BBC micro:bit IO pin, a switch-controlled input power terminal block, two output power terminal blocks (fed through power from the switched input) and Link compatible connections for other BBC micro:bit accessory boards. Power is provided via the input terminal block. The board has no voltage regulator, or overvoltage protection, so the supply voltage. MUST NOT exceed the rated supply of 3.3V for the BBC micro:bit.

Note: If the micro:bit is powered via its USB connector, there will be no power at the 3.3V terminal block output connections – this is to provide some overcurrent protection for the micro:bit. To use the Terminal Breakout board, the BBC micro:bit needs to be firmly inserted into the edge connector in the centre of the board. The BBC micro:bit can face in either direction and all the terminal blocks will be fully functional.

Features:

It breaks out all of the signal and power pins on the microbit to user friendly terminal blocks.

Build permanent circuits that you move without worrying about jumper wires becoming detatched.

It features a switch controlled power block and two output power terminal blocks.

There is also built in overcurrent protection what using the USB connection to transfer data to the microbit.

The microbit connects to the board via an edge connector that the microbit slots directly into, either way around.

The board complies to the Link Standard that all Kitronik branded microbit accessories conform to.

Dimensions:

Length: 80mm.

Width: 50mm.

PCB Thickness: 1.6mm.

The Makey Makey STEM Pack – Classroom Invention Literacy Kit is designed with classroom collaborations in mind. The STEM Pack comes with 12 Makey Makey Classics plus loads of extra parts that will come in handy when students want to invent something even bigger. Educators appreciate the convenience of the additional accessories provided in a larger storage case.  (Makey Makey works with Chromebooks, Windows, Mac OS, and many flavors of Linux (Ubuntu, etc.)

The Makey Makey STEM Pack contains:

12 Makey Makey Boards

12 USB Cables

147 (18 in) Alligator Clips

12 (6ft) Alligator Clips

144 Ruggedized Connector Wires

12 (6ft) Connector Wires

12 Makey Makey Optimized Pencils

12 Visual Project Start Guides

1 Printed Educator’s Guide

For instructional convenience, each of the 12 Makey Makeys in the STEM Pack has its own box that comes out of the case containing the Makey Makey, USB cable, 7 alligator clips, and visual how-to booklet. These boxes save precious time during set up and clean up, giving your students more time to invent!

The Monk Makes Air Quality Kit for micro:bit is based around the Monk Makes Air Quality Sensor. This add-on for the microbit measures the quality of the air in a room - how stale the air is. The outputs of the Air Quality Sensor board are analogue: one for temperature and one for eCO2 (estimated carbon dioxide). These outputs can be read by a micro:bit and either displayed, for instance, as an air quality meter or logged over a period of time for all sorts of interesting experiments.

As well as the Air Quality Sensor itself, the kit also includes a set of alligator clip leads to connect it to the micro:bit and also a Speaker for micro:bit that can be connected to provide a warning of low air quality. A full-colour 24-page booklet of instructions is also included.

To measure both temperature and air quality, the Air Quality Sensor requires four connections to the micro:bit: GND and 3V (to supply it with power) and two of the other micro:bit rings for the temperature and eCO2 readings. It does not matter which colours you use for the leads, but it is a good idea to stick to black for GND, red for 3V and any other colours for the other two leads. This just makes it less likely that you will accidentally connect power the wrong way around – although if you do make that mistake, don't worry, it won't damage the board.

The STEAM Starter kit is a personal sized building set with 230 pieces to build several small towers, moving mechanical cranes and arms. The building set comes with 5 different precut straw sizes and 4 color-coded connectors organized in the box.

Play = Learning – extend learning at home for young makers and build creative thinking skills to invent anything you can imagine.

Self-Oriented Learning – an introduction for teachers, librarians, and STEM educators to follow along on Strawbees Learning platform and professional development experiences.

Different lengths & color-coded pieces – there are 4 types of connectors and 5 different cut straw lengths cut all color-coded making it easy to follow the activity instructions.

All materials are custom-made, durable, and reusable – finish building, disassemble, and begin a new project.

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

Connectors – 1-leg Blue × 37

Connectors – 2-leg Yellow × 18

Connectors – 3-leg Green × 25

Connectors – 5-leg Pink × 13

Building straws – 240mm Blue × 25

Building straws – 205mm Green × 12

Building straws – 112mm Pink× 30

Building straws – 80mm Orange × 36

Building straws – 48mm Yellow × 34

Activity Booklet × 1

Poster × 1

Free access to lesson plans at Strawbees Learning

Micro:bit breakout board is a kind of breakout board for micro:bit. It can lead out GPIO port, serial port, IIC port, and SPI port on the micro:bit board. The biggest feature of Octopus:bit is that it can switch electric levels for some GPIO ports, which makes micro:bit available to be adapted to 5V sensors.

FEATURES

Input voltage: 3.3V（powered by the edge connector of micro:bit）

Extend all the GPIO ports(P0~P16, P19~P20).

Beneath each I/O port, there are pins for VCC and GND. These pins are differentiated by different colors, which enable you to connect your extension module easily. The spread of pins is fully compatible with the Octopus series products.

With a voltage boosting module, you can shift the working voltage of P8, P9, and P11~P16 between 3.3V and 5V through the voltage switch.

Lead out the serial port, I2C port, and SPI port, among which I2C can connect 3 channels of I2C devices and SPI can connect 2 channels of SPI devices.

Available for direct serial port communication between two breakout boards.

APPLICATION It is suitable for all conditions that require micro:bit GPIO such as programming education, smart device creation, and so on.

The Grove Ultrasonic Distance Sensor is an ultrasonic transducer that utilizes ultrasonic waves to measures distance. It can measure from 3cm to 350cm with the accuracy up to 2mm. It is a perfect ultrasonic module for distance measurement, proximity sensors, and ultrasonic detector.

This module has an ultrasonic transmitter and an ultrasonic receiver so you can consider it as an ultrasonic transceiver. Similar to sonar, when the 40KHz ultrasonic wave generated by the transmitter encounters the object, the sound wave will be reflected back, and the receiver can receive the reflected ultrasonic wave. It calculates the time from the transmission to the reception, and then multiplies it by the speed of the sound in the air(340 m/s) to calculate the distance from the sensor to the object.

Compared with traditional ultrasonic module, the HC-SR04, the Grove Ultrasonic Distance Sensor integrates a single-chip microcomputer, and the transmitting signal and the receiving signal share one pin by time division multiplexing, so only one I/O pin is occupied. Another difference is that HC-SR04 only supports 5v voltage, while Grove - Ultrasonic Distance Sensor supports 5v and 3.3v. As we know, the Raspberry pi I/O only supports 3.3v. Therefore, Grove - Ultrasonic Distance Sensor can be directly connected to the I/O of the Raspberry Pi, but HC-SR04 needs to use a voltage conversion circuit.

Features:

3.3V/5V compatible, wide voltage level: 3.2V ∼ 5.2V.

Only 3 pins needed, save I/O resources.

Wide measurement range of 3cm ∼ 350cm.

Easy to use, grove connector, plug and play.

Possible Applications:

Distance measurement.

Ultrasonic detector.

Proximity alarm.

Smart car/buggy/robot.

Dimensions:

Length: 50mm.

Width: 25mm.

Height: 16mm.

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