Code.org Circuit Playground Student Kit

Description

The Code.org Circuit Playground Individual Kit Pack is designed to support students or individuals learning the physical computing unit of the Code.org CS Discoveries curriculum. This convenient mini-kit includes essential components needed for physical computing projects, perfect for solo learning or small share-pair environments.

Individual kit includes:

• 1 x Circuit Playground Express (pre-programmed with Firmata)
• 1 x USB cable – A/MicroB – 3ft
• 1 x Small Alligator Clip Test Lead (set of 12)
• 1 x Adafruit LED Sequins – Multicolor Pack of 5

This pack uses the Circuit Playground Express, ideal for Code.org, MakeCode, CircuitPython, or Arduino programming. The board is round with alligator-clip pads, requiring no soldering or sewing, and supports USB power, AAA battery pack, or Lipoly battery (advanced users). The built-in USB allows easy programming without special adapters.

Circuit Playground Express Features:

• 10 mini NeoPixels, each with full color control
• Triple-axis accelerometer with tap and free-fall detection
• Temperature sensor (thermistor)
• Light sensor (phototransistor) with color and pulse sensing
• Sound sensor (MEMS microphone)
• Mini speaker with class D amplifier
• Push buttons A and B, and a slide switch
• Infrared receiver and transmitter for remote control, messaging, and proximity
• 8 alligator-clip friendly I/O pins supporting I2C, UART, analog inputs, PWM outputs, capacitive touch, and true analog output
• Green power and red #13 LEDs for status
• Reset button
• ATSAMD21 ARM Cortex M0 Processor at 3.3V, 48MHz
• 2MB SPI Flash storage for CircuitPython
• MicroUSB port for programming, debugging, serial, HID, and MIDI

This kit is perfect for students, educators, and anyone exploring programming and electronics with the Code.org CS Discoveries curriculum or Arduino.

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