Kitronik Micro:bit Inventor’s Kit

Description

The Kitronik Inventor’s Kit for the BBC micro:bit is an ideal starter kit for learning programming and hardware interaction with the BBC micro:bit. This kit includes all the components needed to perform 10 experiments using LEDs, motors, light-dependent resistors (LDRs), capacitors, and more. The kit comes with an easy-to-follow tutorial book which guides beginners through programming the micro:bit step by step.

The kit features a specially designed Edge Connector Board to easily connect the 21 accessible pins on the BBC micro:bit to a breadboard for prototyping. The included small prototype breadboard allows quick assembly of circuits without soldering.

The Inventor’s Kit is available as a single pack or in a 20-pack option. Assembly is required but minimal, and no soldering is needed, enabling users to create their first circuit within minutes.

Features

• Complete parts for 10 experiments demonstrated in the tutorial book.
• Edge Connector Board included to break out 21 micro:bit pins.
• Small Prototype Breadboard for fast circuit building.
• Includes LEDs, motor, transistor, resistors, capacitors, push switches, jumper wires, and more.
• Suitable for beginners aged 11 and up.
• No soldering required.
• Designed and manufactured in the UK by Kitronik.

Kit Contents (Single Pack)

• Mounting Plate
• Potentiometer – Vertical Type (finger adjust) 100K
• Finger Adjust Spindle
• Plastic Spacers 10mm (2 pieces)
• Sticky Fixer for Battery Pack
• Small Prototype Breadboard
• 2-way Terminal Connector
• 4 x Flat Profile Tact Switch Push Switches
• Low Inertia Solar Motor (1000-1820 RPM)
• BC337 NPN Transistor
• Various colored 5mm Diffused LEDs (Red, Orange, Yellow, Green)
• RGB 5mm Water Clear LED
• White Four Blade Miniature Fan Blade
• Resistors Pack: 2.2KΩ, 10KΩ, 47Ω
• Edge Connector Breakout Board for BBC micro:bit (Pre-built)
• Male to Male and Male to Female Jumper Wires
• 470uF Electrolytic Capacitor
• Encased Piezo Element Buzzer
• Pan Head M3 Machine Screws
• Miniature LDR or Phototransistor (depending on booklet version)

Note: This kit does NOT include the BBC micro:bit itself, which must be purchased separately.

Optional Add-On Packs

• ZIP LEDs Add-On Pack
• Noise Pack for sound manipulation
• Digital Logic Pack to learn about logic gates

Requirements

• BBC micro:bit (v1 or v2)
• Phillips and Terminal Block screwdrivers
• Micro USB cable

Resources and Support

Comprehensive tutorials and MicroPython code examples are available online to support each experiment. Additional video walkthroughs and community support assist learners through their projects.

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