The MicroBlocks Activity Kit offers an excellent introduction to physical computing for educational environments. Each of the 10 micro:bit boards plus accessories are neatly packaged in a small container, and all 10 fit nicely in a little "suitcase". Made in partnership with OKdo and TinkerGen.
What's in the kit?
- 10 micro:bit boards (v1)
- 10 BitMaker extension boards (speaker, 4 RGB LEDs, Grove connectors)
- 10 USB cables
- 10 battery holders (for two AA batteries)
- 1 Getting Started Guide
- 10 different MicroBlocks Activity Cards, each designed specifically for the kit
Each of the 10 hardware elements are packaged in a separate container, making it easy for educators to distribute and collect the kits during classes and workshops.
Useful links:
- OKdo product page (where you can buy it)
- Getting Started Guide
- Getting Started Videos
- MicroBlocks IDE installation video
- How to prepare a new micro:bit board
- Quick test of programming the micro:bit using MicroBlocks
- 10-pack of MicroBlocks Activity Cards (specific to the kit)
- Buttons and LED Display
- Scrolling Text
- Radio Communications
- Creating Sounds
- Colorful LEDs
- Sensors and Graphing
- Step Counting and Motion
- Data Logging
- Games
- Flashlight Remote and Tag
Or download a zip file of all 10 cards.