KEYESTUDIO BBC Microbit V2.2 Starter Kit, Micro bit Car Kit
KEYESTUDIO BBC Microbit V2.2 Starter Kit, Micro bit Car Kit, Electronic Programming Kit for Teens Adults, Stem Gift, Barebone PCs
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BBC Microbit Kit Without Board
| Weight: | 210 g |
| Dimensions: | 18.9 x 14.2 x 4.2 cm; 210 Grams |
| Brand: | KEYESTUDIO |
| Model: | microbit |
| Batteries Included: | No |
| Manufacture: | keyes |
| Dimensions: | 18.9 x 14.2 x 4.2 cm; 210 Grams |
I purchased two of these, to introduce my kids to programming with the micro:bit. It has loads of great features for many possible projects; RGB LEDs, ultrasonic distance measurement, line following sensors, light dependent resistors, infrared remote. Also has breakout headers for I2C, serial, 8x servo / GPIO. This is very well designed, and really high quality PCB build.
The documentation and sample code can be downloaded from Keyestudio. The documentation is very comprehensive, perhaps a little bit technical (but that is a good thing!), and I found everything to be well explained. The sample code is good, and has many projects to get you started. On the electronics side, it is pretty much plug and play (no soldering required).
The supplied battery pack takes 3xAAA batteries. I replaced mine with a 4xAA battery pack, which just about fits.
Remember, this is a versatile educational project kit, not a basic toy car. If you’re not familiar with programming or electronics, there may be some concepts that you need to learn – but that really is the purpose of the kit – to teach programming and electronics. If everything was always super easy, then you wouldn’t be learning much. A little bit of trial and error, and investigation is ideal.
I would definitely recommend this!