Kitronik Lab:bit Educational Platform for the BBC Micro:bit - No Micro:Bit
KT56101
$79.95 - $108.95
Description
The Kitronik LAB:bit Educational Platform for the BBC microbit is an interactive and hands-on way for children to learn coding. Perfect for teaching 7 to 10 year-olds, with online MakeCode tutorials, simplified custom blocks, and a detailed guide. Included in the box are; a battery holder (3 x AA), a wheel and tire for the motor, and also the detailed easy-to-follow guide.
The board has an impressive list of features and devices that make it simple to deliver fun and informative lessons. These include; a motor, ultrasonic distance sensor, and 2 large user-assignable tactile buttons (with indicator LEDs). Also a microphone, a speaker (with volume control), 7 programmable ZIP LEDs (in an arc), and user-assignable potentiometer control. Plus 2 sets of traffic light LEDs, and LEDs arranged in a dice formation. You can also use these 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 comes with a detailed getting started guide, complete with step-by-step instructions that either teacher or student can easily follow. You can code it via the MakeCode blocks editor.
Power is from the provided 3 x AA battery holder into the DC barrel jack input. The board has is rated for a maximum of 6V and a minimum of 3V, 3V - 4.5V recommended. No soldering required!
Requires:
- Micro:bit (also available as an optional extra)
- USB cable for connecting the micro:bit to a computer
- 3 x AA Batteries
- Optional - 5V USB Power Supply (1A or more)
Features
- No soldering
- It features an edge connector for the micro:bit to slot into, no tools required
- Supplied with a pre-fitted protective acrylic cover
- Comprehensive getting started guide
- Code it with blocks in the MakeCode editor
- Kitronik custom blocks to make coding more intuitive and straightforward
- Custom blocks are grouped by type
- It's packed full of devices, LEDs, switches, sensors, and other programmable features
- Minimal mechanical assembly required
- The board is rated for 3V - 6V
- It has an inbuilt polarity protection circuit for the DC input
- No need to power the micro:bit separately
- Pre-fitted anti-slip rubber feet ensure LAB:bit stays securely on the desk
Included
Kitronik LAB:bit for the BBC Micro:bit
1 x Yellow 5 spoke injection moulded wheel and rubber tyre
1 x 3AA battery holder
Dimensions
Length
150mm
Width
100mm
Max Height
41mm
Full Range
| Add Micro:Bit? | Product Code |
|---|---|
| No Micro:Bit | KT56101 |
| With Micro:Bit (board only) | KT56101 + MB-0040 |
Resources
- Kitronik Lab:bit - Make your own switch
- Kitronik Lab:bit - Making a Dice
- Kitronik Lab:bit - Colouring a rainbow
- Kitronik Lab:bit - Traffic lights
- Kitronik Lab:bit - Controlling motor speed
- Kitronik Lab:bit - Scare the micro:bit, using sound to drive LEDs
- Kitronik Lab:bit - Parking sensor
- Kitronik LAB:bit educational platform for BBC micro:bit (video)
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