Kitronik LAB:bit for BBC Micro:bit

Kitronik LAB:bit for BBC Micro:bit

Kitronik's LAB:bit for the BBC micro:bit is an exciting and practical approach for young people to learn to code. It has been specifically designed for KS2 computers in the classroom and is supported by online MakeCode courses, simpler custom blocks and a comprehensive getting started guide. The box contains a battery holder (3 x AA), a wheel and tyre for the motor, and an easy to follow instruction manual.

The card is equipped with an incredible array of features and gadgets that make it easy to provide enjoyable and informative lessons:

• A motor
• An ultrasonic distance sensor
• Two large touch-sensitive buttons
• User assignable (with indicator lights)
• A microphone
• One speaker (with volume control)
• Seven programmable ZIP lights (arched)
• One user assignable potentiometer control
• Two sets of indicator lights
• One set of dice-shaped LEDs (which can also be used to display numbers).

A pre-mounted acrylic protective cover, clip-on feet for adding an additional motor, 2 x clip-on feet for attaching additional buttons/switches, colour-changing power indication LEDs, a cut-out for easy access to the reset button and pre-mounted non-slip rubber feet complete the board's features.

Features of the Kitronik LAB:kit

• LAB:bit is an all-in-one educational platform designed for teaching computer science in KS2 classes (7-10 years old).
• It is packed with gadgets such as LEDs, switches, sensors and other programmable functions.
• It has an edge connection into which the micro:bit can be inserted without the need for any tools.
• The LAB:bit comes with a pre-installed protective acrylic cover.
• There are also clip-on legs for adding an extra motor, 2 x clip-on legs for attaching more buttons/switches, colour-changing power indication LEDs, and a cut-out for quick access to the reset button.
• Non-slip rubber feet are also pre-installed to keep the LAB:bit firmly on the desk.
• In the MakeCode editor, code it with blocks.
• Kitronik custom blocks make coding more intuitive and easier.
• Custom blocks are organized by type to make it easy to find the ones you need.
• There's no soldering!
• Mechanical assembly is minimal.
• A battery holder (3 x AA) and a wheel and tyre for the motor are included in the box.
• LAB:bit is powered by the included 3 x AA battery holder.
• The board is 3V - 6V compatible.
• It has a polarity protection circuit for the DC input.
• The built-in power regulation circuitry powers both the board and the micro:bit, eliminating the need to power the micro:bit separately.
• The LAB:bit comes with a comprehensive start-up guide. It covers everything you need to know and can be used by teachers and students.

Kitronik LAB:bit: content and prerequisites

Contents : 

• 1 x Kitronik LAB:bit for the BBC microbit.
• 1 x Injection moulded 5-spoke yellow wheel with rubber tyre.
• 1 x 3AA battery holder.

Prerequisites :

• Micro:bit.
• USB cable to connect the micro:bit to a computer.
• 3 AA batteries.
• Optional - 5V USB power supply (1A or more).

Resources :

7 online MakeCode experiments that teach you how to create code for each area of the table are.

• Make your own switch.
• Making a Dice.
• Colouring a rainbow.
• Traffic lights.
• Controlling motor speed.
• Scare the micro:bit, using sound to drive LEDs.
• Parking sensor

A Pirate ship for LAB:bit. / Tech Talks - live stream playback.