Kitronik LAB:bit educational platform for BBC micro:bit
December 1, 2021 / 0 Comments
The Kitronik LAB:bit Educational Platform for the BBC microbit is an interactive and hands-on way for children to learn coding. Designed for KS2 computing in the classroom, it comes with online MakeCode tutorials, simplified custom blocks, and a detailed getting started guide. Included 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 packed with an impressive list of features and devices that make it simple to deliver 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 comes with a detailed getting started guide, complete with step-by-step instructions that either teacher or student can easily follow. Coding is done via the MakeCode blocks editor.
Power is supplied 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.
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