This Starter Kit with micro:bit v2.0 is the ideal solution for getting started with coding and electronics in a simple, intuitive way. Thanks to the plug & play modules and MakeCode programming, it allows you to build interactive, engaging projects, perfect for students, beginners and STEM enthusiasts.
Discover the world of programming and electronics with the Easy Plug Super Starter Kit!
A complete set with the BBC micro:bit v2.0 board and a wide range of plug & play modules, perfect for students, beginners and enthusiasts. Thanks to intuitive programming with MakeCode, learning will be simple and engaging.
The kit includes sensors and modules such as a buzzer, 1602 LCD display, RGB LED and collision sensor, ideal for creating interactive projects, from the simplest to the most advanced. With detailed guides and sample code, you’ll be able to develop your skills in a practical and fun way.
Designed for STEM and coding learning, this kit turns theory into practice, sparking digital creativity.
Included in the kit: an manual with step-by-step instructions for installing and using the micro:bit board, plus 35 detailed projects in a 36-page colour manual, complete with illustrations, diagrams and in-depth descriptions.
Key features
micro:bit v2.0 board included: The micro:bit board is the heart of the kit, ready to be used for programming projects and interactive learning.
35 hands-on projects: The kit includes 35 detailed projects, ideal for learning programming, electronics and STEM science concepts.
manual: An manual that guides the user step by step through installing, using and programming the micro:bit.
36 colour pages: The manual features 36 colour pages, full of illustrations, diagrams and in-depth descriptions to make learning easier.
Projects suited to all levels: The projects range from the simplest to the most complex, offering a progressive learning path.
Compatible with MakeCode: Easy, accessible programming via the MakeCode platform, ideal for beginners and young programmers.
Extra components included: In addition to the micro:bit board, the kit includes various sensors and modules to expand project possibilities, such as LEDs, buttons and motion sensors.
Interactive learning: Each project is designed to be hands-on and engaging, sparking users’ curiosity and inventiveness.
Ease of use: Suitable for kids and beginners who want to learn to program and work with hardware in a simple, fun way.
STEM projects: The kit is designed to introduce users to the world of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), fostering active learning and hands-on exploration.
Micro:bit v2.0 Board Connections
Technical specifications of the micro:bit v2.0 board
32-bit ARM Cortex-M4 CPU
5×5 LED matrix display (red LEDs)
Two programmable buttons
Status LEDs for power and microphone
Built-in MEMS microphone
Built-in speaker
Built-in accelerometer, compass, light and temperature sensors
Wireless communication, via Bluetooth 5.1, BLE and 2.4GHz Radio
Edge Connector (total 25 pins: 20 smaller, 5 larger):
4 dedicated GPIO, PWM, I2C, SPI, power and so on.
5 ring pins for connecting crocodile clips or banana plugs
Type B Micro USB connector
JST-PH battery connector (not JST-XH)
Reset button with status LED
List of projects included in the starter kit
Project 3: LED Dot Matrix
Project 4: Programmable Buttons
Project 5: Temperature Detection
Project 6: Geomagnetic Sensor
Project 7: Accelerometer
Project 8: Light Detection
Project 9: Speaker
Project 10: Touch-sensitive Logo
Project 11: Microphone
Project 12: Bluetooth Data Reading
Project 13: LED Blink
Project 14: Breathing Light
Project 15: Blink and Breath
Project 16: Play Music
Project 17: RGB
Project 18: Button Control
Project 19: Tilt Control
Project 20: Relay Module
Project 21: Crash Sensor
Project 22: Follow Black Line
Project 23: Magnetic Detection
Project 24: 4-digit LED Display
Project 25: Light Interrupter
Project 26: EASY Plug Reed Switch Module
Project 27: Hear Footstep
Project 28: Rotary Potentiometer
Project 29: Alcohol Content in the Air
Project 30: Ambient Temperature Detection
Project 31: Water Level Alarm
Project 32: 1602 LCD Display
Project 33: Vapor in the Air
Project 34: Pressure Detection
Project 35: Make A Thermo-hygrometer
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Package contents
This starter kit contains various sensors and modules; the projects offered have increasing difficulty and will help the user get to grips with the world of programming.
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