Kitronik LAB:bit educational platform for BBC micro:bit

Unlock a world of interactive learning and coding with the Kitronik LAB:bit, an all-in-one educational platform tailored for KS2 computing in the classroom for children aged 7-10. This comprehensive platform is not just a piece of hardware; it's a fully-fledged educational environment. It comes with a plethora of built-in features like a motor, ultrasonic sensor, customizable buttons, and LEDs, all designed to make coding tangible and fun. The LAB:bit is also equipped with a speaker and microphone, allowing for a wide range of audio-based experiments.The LAB:bit's user-friendly design includes an edge connector for seamless integration with the BBC micro:bit, along with clip-able pads for adding extra components. It even has a protective acrylic cover and anti-slip feet to ensure durability and stability during hands-on classroom activities. Powering the LAB:bit is hassle-free, thanks to its 3 x AA battery holder and onboard power regulation circuit. A color-changing LED provides a visual cue for low battery levels, adding an extra layer of user-friendliness.What sets the LAB:bit apart is its educational support material. It ships with a detailed getting started guide, filled with step-by-step instructions that are easy for both teachers and students to follow. Coding is simplified through the use of the MakeCode blocks editor, which Kitronik has customized with blocks that are specifically designed to be age-appropriate and intuitive. This makes the LAB:bit not just a tool, but a complete educational package designed to make learning coding easy, interactive, and fun.Contents:

* 1 x Kitronik LAB:bit for the BBC microbit * 1 x Yellow wheel and rubber tyre. * 1 x 3AA battery holder. Dimensions:

* Length: 150mm. * Width: 100mm. * Max Height: 41mm. What else you'll need:

* micro:bit * USB cable for connecting the micro:bit to a computer. * 3 x AA Batteries * Optional - 5V USB Power Supply Resources:

* Online resources * 7 online MakeCode experiments that teach you how to create code for each area of the board, they are.

* Make your own switch * Making a Dice * Colouring a rainbow * Traffic lights * Controlling motor speed * Scare the micro:bit, using sound to drive LEDs * Parking sensor

* A Pirate ship for LAB:bit * Tech Talks-live stream playback Third-Party Resources:

* Insight Resources Mr Bit:

* LAB:bit downloads. * Tutorial 1: https://youtu.be/3OMRCZJM5pc * Tutorial 2: https://youtu.be/xndCctCDCdQ * Tutorial 3: https://youtu.be/WyJ5bMPAGfg * Tutorial 4: https://youtu.be/E7jYcPik43Y * Tutorial 5: https://youtu.be/5pPrXRS1cE * Tutorial 6: https://youtu.be/5BDvlVw3M44 * Tutorial 7: https://youtu.be/6v39fEWGcs * Projects: https://youtu.be/fQBEHESlxQc * Download Mr Bit,