The Kitronik Lesson in a Box (Simple Robotics) is a complete set of electronics and teaching resources to enable successful cross-curricular lessons with minimal teacher effort. The kit and teaching resources have been tried and tested by real pupils and developed by real teachers to save you time. In developing this box we wanted it to be affordable, useful and robust enough for teachers to use again and again. The resources cover not only the KS3/KS4 specifications but also personal development by encouraging pupils to view traditional STEM activities as having value across their curriculum. The robots utilise the BBC microbit and our Klip Motor Driver board designed specifically for this type of activity! It requires no soldering and is all connected by crocodile clips. The Lesson in a Box Simple Robotics Pack is a complete set of electronics and teaching resources to enable successful cross-curricular lessons with minimal teacher effortThe box covers 3 of the progress 8 curricular for the National Curriculum (Design & Technology, Computing, and Physics)No soldering required for technicians or studentsThe kit and teaching resources have been tried and tested by real pupils and developed by real teachersThe kit includes technicians notes, lesson plans, resources and workbooks or worksheetsThe kit has been designed to be used over and over again, all component parts were chosen/designed with this in mindPackaged in a sturdy reusable Grantnells tray that will keep the kits together and safe in between uses The advantages of the microbit are that, while being easy to use, it is feature packed and it can be coded with languages that suit every ability level.

The Kitronik MI: power board for the BBC Micro bit V2 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. Power your BBC micro: bit from a stylish PCBBreak free from the tether to the computer and take your project mobileOn-Board buzzerEasy access on/off switchGreat for micro: bit mood badges, to allow your micro: bit to become a handheld remote control, and much moreThis accessory is supplied with spacers, fixings and a batteryNo soldering required

The Kitronik Mini Prong soil sensor is a short version of the original Prong sensor that has been specially adapted for use with the Kitronik Greenhouse Kit for BBC micro: bit. The Mini Prong soil moisture sensor for BBC microbit is a sensor board that can be connected to a BBC micro: bit with crocodile clips to monitor the moisture present in the soil. The two conductive tines are placed into the soil. Any water or moisture in the soil will conduct to give an analogue voltage that can be read by the BBC micro: bit. Mini Prong is powered from the 3V supply of the BBC micro: bit. Use either the USB or JST connector on the BBC micro: bit to power the circuit. The board has been designed to work with croc-clips, to connect between the Mini Prong and the BBC micro: bit. Measure soil moisture levelsAttach to the micro: bit with crocodile clipsCompatible with both BBC micro: bit V1 and BBC micro: bit V2Write code for it with any micro: bit coding editor

The Kitronik Discovery Kit for Raspberry Pi Pico (connected via pin header) to drive two motors simultaneously with full forward, reverse & stop control, making it ideal for Pico controlled buggy projects. Alternatively, the board can be used to power a stepper motor. The board features the DRV8833 motor driver IC, which has built-in short circuit, over current and thermal protection. The board has 4 external connections to GPIO pins and a 3V and GND supply from the Pico. This allows for additional IO options for your buggy builds that can be read or controlled by the Pico. In addition there is an on/off switch and power status LED, allowing you to see at a glance if the board is powered up and save your batteries when your project is not in use. A compact yet feature-packed board designed to sit at the heart of your Raspberry Pi Pico robot buggy projectsThe board can drive 2 motors simultaneously with full forward, reverse, and stop controlIt features the DRV8833 motor driver IC, which has built-in short circuit, over current and thermal protectionAdditionally, the board features an on/off switch and power status LEDPower the board via a terminal block style connectorThe 3V and GND pins are also broken out, allowing external devices to be powered

The Kitronik MI:pro Protector Case for the BBC micro: bit has been designed to work with both the original micro: bit V1 and the new micro: bit V2 and 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. The case is available in 4 different colour options. 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. Provides excellent protection to the BBC micro: bit whilst allowing access to the bottom pinsFull access to the A and B buttons on the BBC micro: bitAttach a battery cage to the rear of the case with the supplied sticky fixerFull access to pins and connections including the micro USB connectorClear case material shows the on-board LEDs in perfect clarityThe case is compatible with versions 1 and 2 of the micro: bit

The Kitronik simple servo control board offers a simple interface between the bbc micro:bit and up to 3 servos. The board features an edge connector for the micro:bit to slot into and in addition to the servo pin header connections, there are also 6 croc-clippable pads for adding additional devices. A simple interface for the BBC micro:bit, for control of up to 3 servosFeaturing an edge connector that the micro:bit pushes intoThe board includes a power switch to turn the servo’s and BBC micro bit on or off

The Kitronik Lesson in a Box The Environment pack for micro: bit is a complete set of parts & teaching resources to enable successful cross-curricular lessons at KS3/4 (US equivalent - Grades 6-8/9-10). Lessons 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 Lesson in a Box - The Environment spans Computing, Design & Technology, Biology/Combined Science, and all also contains enrichment day activities.Computing - Your Smart Greenhouse lessons are all about designing software for the greenhouse.Design and Technology - Your Smart Greenhouse lessons are all about designing for specific environments.Biology/Combined Science - Your Smart Greenhouse lessons are all about factors affecting photosynthesis. The Lesson in a Box (The Environment) is a complete set of electronics and teaching resources to enable successful cross-curricular lessons with minimal teacher effortThe 21 included lessons span D&T, Computing, and Biology/Combined ScienceNo soldering is required for technicians or studentsThe kit and teaching resources have been tried and tested by real pupils and developed by real teachers to save you timeIn developing this box we wanted it to be affordable, useful and robust enough for teachers to use again and againThe resources cover not only the KS3/KS4 (US equivalent - Grades 6-8/9-10) specifications but also personal development by encouraging pupils to view traditional STEM activities as having value across their curriculumThe 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 In developing this box we wanted it to be affordable, useful and robust enough for teachers to use again and again. The resources cover not only the KS3/KS4 (US equivalent - Grades 6-8/9-10) specifications but also personal development by encouraging pupils to view traditional STEM activities as having value across their curriculum

The Kitronik Mountable case features two keyhole slot style wall mounting points attached to the sides of the BBC micro bit case. Choose appropriate size screws for the material or surface that the case will be fastened to for a more sturdy and permanent installation. The clear casing allows the BBC micro bit to be seen inside the case, allowing the on-board LED matrix to be clearly viewed. The case provides full access to the micro bit pins, USB port and reset button. Full access to pins and connections including the micro USB connectorClear case material shows the on-board LEDs in perfect clarityProvides excellent protection to the BBC micro:bit whilst allowing access to the bottom pins

The Kitronik Inventor's Kit - Python version for the BBC micro: bit is a great way to get started with programming and hardware interaction with the BBC micro: bit. This Inventor's Kit contains everything you need to complete 10 experiments including using LEDs, motors, photo resistors and capacitors. To get you off to a flying start, we have included an easy to follow tutorial book which guides you through everything you will need to know about programming the BBC micro: bit. You don't need any experience with programming as the tutorial book will guide you every step of the way. You'll be programming and creating circuits in no time! The tutorial offers step by step guides to all 10 experiments. Experiments 1 - 6 are coded with MakeCode Blocks and experiments 7 - 10 are coded with the MakeCode Python editor. No soldering required - build your first circuit in minutesMake 10 experiments included in the provided step-by-step tutorial bookAs your skill grows, progress from Blocks to Python all within the MakeCode environment The Python version tutorial booklet has been written especially for this version and will walk the user through creating the code and the circuits. In the original Inventor's kit experiments 7 - 10 were coded with JavaScript. By using our specially designed Edge Connector Board for the BBC micro: bit in conjunction with the breadboard, it is easy to use these pins to connect additional components to the BBC micro: bit.

The Kitronik zip leds are individually addressable RGB leds. The name is a nod to the zip postal codes used in the us. Each led can be controlled independently and all leds are connected using the same three-wire bus. Each led can produce a full spectrum of colors, independently of other leds on the same bus. ZIP LEDs respond to input from electronic components and sensorsControl ZIP LEDs independently

The Kitronik Air Quality Board provides a complete air monitoring and reporting solution for the BBC micro: bit. The wealth of on-board sensors and connection points allow you to collect extensive air quality data that can be stored in on-board 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. An all in one Air Quality monitoring and reporting solution for the BBC micro: bitMeasure temperature, pressure, humidity, air quality index, and eCO2Pins 0, 1 and 2 are broken out to solder pads for additional I/OThe board features a black and white 128x64 OLED display screen and 3 status ZIP LEDs for visually displaying dataThe real-time clock (RTC) and 1Mbit of on-board EEPROM memory enable timestamped data logging and long term data storageOnline MakeCode tutorials that introduce you to all of the boards key featuresRun long term monitoring experiments in the classroom throughout the school yearThere is an integrated edge connector for the micro: bit to slot intoKitronik has produced custom MakeCode blocks for convenient and straightforward coding 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 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

The Kitronik Lesson in a Box Visual Computing pack for micro: bit, available separately here, is a complete set of parts & teaching resources to enable successful cross-curricular lessons at KS3/4 (US equivalent - Grades 6-8/9-10). 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.D and T - Your visual coding lessons are all about the design of lighting within cultures.Computing - Your visual coding lessons are all about seeing loops, learning about selection and conditions.Physics/Combined Science - Your visual coding lessons are all about seeing data.Geography - Your visual coding lessons are all about seeing earthquake data. 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 effortNo soldering is required for technicians or studentsThe kit and teaching resources have been tried and tested by real pupils and developed by real teachers to save you timeIn developing this box we wanted it to be affordable, useful and robust enough for teachers to use again and againThese subject packs are a basic introduction to cross-curricular visual computingThe resources cover not only the KS3/KS4 (US equivalent - Grades 6-8/9-10) specifications but also personal development by encouraging pupils to view traditional STEM activities as having value across their curriculum Enrichments - Both enrichments are challenges designed for experimentation, one is a dance and light challenge and the other is a kaleidoscope build challenge. They can also be used for Open Day activities/displays. The activities in The Lesson in a Box Visual Computing pack utilise the BBC microbit, the Kitronik ZIP Halo HD for micro: bit and a clippable motor driver board designed specifically for these types of activities. The advantages of the microbit are that, while being easy to use, it is feature-packed and it can be coded with languages that suit every ability level.