{"product_id":"kitronik-craft-code-for-the-bbc-microbit","title":"Kitronik Craft \u0026 Code for the BBC micro:bit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Kitronik Craft \u0026amp; Code for \u003c\/span\u003eBBC micro:bit\u003cspan\u003e is a fun and engaging way for students to learn about coding as part of wider craft-based projects. Using any version of the BBC micro:bit, this board allows beginners 8+ to design and control various craft projects using \u003c\/span\u003eMakeCode for micro:bit\u003cspan\u003e. MakeCode is an intuitive, block-based coding environment. Everything that is needed is contained within the box, except for the standard classroom craft materials each project requires.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe board has been designed for use with the MakeCode Blocks editor for micro:bit. Kitronik has designed a custom MakeCode extension to support the use of the Craft and Code board in the MakeCode editor. This extension contains all of the blocks required to take control of every aspect of the board and the hardware connected to it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe kit is supplied with the following hardware; Craft and Code board, a servo, a motor, a pack of crocodile leads, a bulb holder, a bulb, and a finnboard board wheel --for use with the motor in one of the included projects. The hardware is connected to the board using crocodile leads, except for the servo, and the board is clearly marked for connecting the devices. There is a getting started booklet that has two full projects and it walks you through each project step, including creating the code.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote\u003c\/strong\u003e: Micro:bit, Batteries and a USB cable are \u003cstrong\u003eNOT\u003c\/strong\u003e included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/MTrUScsJAsw?si=96ChfgC0R35hUwju\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe board works with micro:bit V1 \u0026amp; V2.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe kit is supplied with a servo, a motor, a pack of crocodile leads, a bulb holder, a bulb, and a Finnboard board wheel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo tools are required, the included servo connects via a standard connector and all other devices are connected with crocodile leads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe board has clear markings to indicate how to connect each device correctly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe included printed guide acts as an introduction to the board, MakeCode, coding with the editor, and also includes two projects to work through.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe projects contain step-by-step guides, including full code examples.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKitronik has designed a custom MakeCode extension to support the use of the Craft and Code board in the MakeCode editor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Kitronik Extension features all of the blocks required to take control of the board's features.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe board requires 3 x AA batteries, which provide power for the board, the micro:bit, and the connected devices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdditionally, there is an onboard on\/off switch to help prolong the life of the batteries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's on Board\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0176\/3274\/files\/Kitronik_Craft_Code_for_the_BBC_micro_bit_features_1.jpg?v=1738246636\u0026amp;width=700\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"614\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"321\"\u003eProcessor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"293\"\u003eBBC micro:bit (V1 or V2)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.5 – 4.5V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTypical current draw\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e470mA (Approx. - depending on use)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTypical battery life\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 hrs 30 minutes (depending on use)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuiescent current\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11mA (Approx. 60 hrs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBattery types\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlkaline\/ NimH\/ NiCad\/ ZnCl2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNumber of Batteries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSize of the Battery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal number of connection pads\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLamp Pads\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMotor Pads\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTouchpad Pads\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSwitch Pads\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNumber of Mounting Holes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePCB Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e88.6mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePCB Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e61.6mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSize of Mounting Holes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM3 (3.3mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBattery Pack Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 x AA \/ EQUI\/ UM 3x3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMicro:bit Edge Connector\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eResources\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCraft and Code Board \u003c\/span\u003eDatasheet\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMotor \u003c\/span\u003eDatasheet\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll Craft and Code assets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBooklet Answers Page\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePackage Contents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Kitronik Craft \u0026amp; Code boards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 x Crocodile Leads, 1\/2 a pack of 10.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x In-Line Geared TT Hobby Motor with wires - 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