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SparkFun Inventor's Kit for micro:bit Lab Pack
The SparkFun Inventor's Kit for micro:bit Lab Pack includes 10 complete micro:bit Inventor's Kits, an SIK Refill Pack and 25 AA-sized batteries to get your students started in the world of electronics. The SIKs inside the Lab Pack have everything you need, including micro:bits, connector breakouts, breadboards and all the cables and accessories to hook up all the projects listed in our online Experiment Guide.
The kit does not require any soldering and is recommended for all users, from beginners to engineering students. We have provided a complete Experiment Guide in the Documents tab for you to check out now! If you are new to teaching electronics or have taught with the original SparkFun Inventor’s Kit and are looking for something new, the SIK for micro:bit is the perfect kit for you!
SparkFun packages everything educators need to get started with this platform in a variety of classroom and makerspace settings with diverse student populations. The hardware boards, cables and extra parts come pre-packaged, and our online support materials --- including an online Experiment Guide --- help you bring the power of the open source community to your classroom. Examples and curriculum materials are available from SparkFun and Arduino, as well as from other educators involved in this growing maker movement.
The micro:bit is a pocket-sized computer that lets you get creative with digital technology. Between the micro:bit and our shield-like bit boards you can do almost anything while coding, customizing and controlling your micro:bit from almost anywhere! You can use your micro:bit for all sorts of unique creations, from robots to musical instruments and more. At half the size of a credit card, this versatile board has vast potential!
SparkFun Inventor's Kit for micro:bit Lab Pack Product Help and Resources
SparkFun Inventor's Kit for micro:bit Experiment Guide
July 21, 2017
This guide contains all the information you will need to explore the twelve circuits of the SparkFun Inventors Kit for micro:bit.
micro:bit Educator Lab Pack Experiment Guide
May 8, 2018
A quickstart guide for the micro:bit educator lab pack.
Getting Started with MicroPython and the SparkFun Inventor's Kit for micro:bit
July 11, 2017
Learn MicroPython with the micro:bit.
How to Load MicroPython on a Microcontroller Board
September 4, 2018
This tutorial will show you how to load the MicroPython interpreter onto a variety of development boards.
Core Skill: Robotics
This skill concerns mechanical and robotics knowledge. You may need to know how mechanical parts interact, how motors work, or how to use motor drivers and controllers.
Skill Level: Noob - You will be required to put together a robotics kit. Necessary parts are included and steps will be easy to follow. You also might encounter basic robotics components like bearings, mounts, or other hardware and need a general idea of how it goes together.
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Core Skill: Programming
If a board needs code or communicates somehow, you're going to need to know how to program or interface with it. The programming skill is all about communication and code.
Skill Level: Rookie - You will need a better fundamental understand of what code is, and how it works. You will be using beginner-level software and development tools like Arduino. You will be dealing directly with code, but numerous examples and libraries are available. Sensors or shields will communicate with serial or TTL.
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Core Skill: Electrical Prototyping
If it requires power, you need to know how much, what all the pins do, and how to hook it up. You may need to reference datasheets, schematics, and know the ins and outs of electronics.
Skill Level: Rookie - You may be required to know a bit more about the component, such as orientation, or how to hook it up, in addition to power requirements. You will need to understand polarized components.
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Customer Reviews
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These are going to be a BIG HIT!
I bought these kits as end of the year gifts for the students in my wife's SWAT (Students Working to Advance Technology) team at her school. While I haven't given them to the students yet, I know they will be a big hit. I have taken one out and played with it a little myself. This is going to be a lot of fun. I also plan to use one of these kits as a birthday present for my niece when she visits us this summer.