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. Available globally from RS Online -- select your regional distributor and then search for "MicroBlocks Activity Kit".
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 AAA 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:
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OKdo product page (where you can buy it)
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Getting Started Guide (printed copy in the kit)
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Getting Started Videos: install MicroBlocks IDE - flash micro:bit firmware - quick IDE overview
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10-pack of MicroBlocks Activity Kit Cards (printed copies in the kit)
- Buttons and LED Display - video
- Scrolling Text - video
- Radio Communications - video 1 - video 2
- Creating Sounds - video
- Colorful LEDs - video
- Sensors and Graphing - video 1 - video 2
- Step Counting and Motion - video
- Data Logging - video
- Games - video
- Flashlight Remote and Tag - video demo - video step-by-step
Or download a zip file of all 10 cards.
There's also a playlist of the activity card helper videos.