EDU:BIT is a Coding & Robotics Course in a box for micro:bit This beginner-friendly micro:bit kit is specially designed to encourage kids to explore STEM / STEAM and is perfect for teaching Coding & Robotics to learners in South Africa. This kit comes complete with a step-by-step PRINTED user guide and lessons, laid out in such a way that youngsters, parents, and teachers can easily work their way through Coding & Robotics even if they have never used something like this, or ever even written a piece of code before. This kit is the Ultimate full micro:bit course in a box. Check out the Resource Hub to see the lessons, projects, and more info. Note: This kit includes a micro:bit V2 Video Overview of the EDU:BIT for STEM Coding https://stelltron.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/EDUBIT-intro-v3.mp4 Easy to code with Microsoft MakeCode You can easily program EDU:BIT using open-sourced Microsoft MakeCode Editor. Just add EDU:BIT MakeCode Extension and you’re good to go. If you’re a beginner, you can start with the block programming mode; simply drag, drop and snap the coding blocks together. For more advanced users, you can easily switch to JavaScript or Python mode on MakeCode Editor for text-based programming. https://stelltron.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/EDUBIT-MakeCode-demo.mp4 Full Guide Book New to coding? Don’t worry. This kit comes with a booklet covering 10 1 hands-on coding lessons, which have been creatively structured to introduce programming basics in a fun and engaging manner. Each chapter features a classic childhood game such as Rock Paper Scissors, Snakes and Ladders, Twister, and Simon Says. Follow the step-by-step guide to build the games and then have fun playing with your friends! *Game accessories are provided in this kit. At the end of each chapter, there is a challenge that requires you to apply what you’ve learned to build a useful application for your classroom. Give it a try and if you’re stuck, we’re always here to help you. You can go to our online Resource Hub for sample codes and extra resources. https://stelltron.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/EDUBIT-booklet-flip-v2.mp4 EDU:BIT Specifications: 1x Piezo buzzer with audio jack 1x Sound sensor 1x Potentiometer 1x IR sensor 4x Programmable RGB LEDs 3x Big LEDs (traffic light module – red, yellow & green) 2x Push buttons 3x ports for servo motors 2x ports for DC motors 1x port for I2C Interface (3.3V) Dimension: 157.50 mm x 124.50 mm x 19.00 mm What’s included in this kit? 1x EDU:BIT board 1x micro:bit V2 board 1x Step-by-step Guide Book 1x USB power and data cable 2x Game maps 2x Game Accessories 7x Grove cables 1x Servo motor 1x DC motor 1x Pulley wheel 1x Fan blade Certified in Malaysia This kit is so good that the Asia Pacific University (School of Engineering) gives out certificates to learners in Malaysia who complete this kit. The Malaysian Ministry of Education has also approved introducing the EDU:BIT to primary and secondary schools throughout Malaysia. In other words, successful candidates are eligible to get marks for co-curricular involvement (PAJSK). Click here to see. Resources EDU:BIT Resource Hub (with sample codes and extra resources) EDU:BIT Out-of-the-box Demo Code micro:bit Getting Started Guide (by microbit.org) MakeCode Online Editor MakeCode Offline Editor EDU:BIT Schematic, PCB Layout and PIC16F1937 Co-Processor Source Code MicroPython library for EDU:BIT Book Chapters Special Features of the EDU:BIT Start having fun with EDU:BIT right out of the box. Start coding right away and see your board lights up and plays the melody with the press of a button. No wiring is required when used as a training kit. Start having fun with EDU:BIT right out of the box. Start coding right away and see your board lights up and plays the melody with the press of a button. No wiring is required when used as a training kit. https://stelltron.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/EDUBIT-no-more-messy-wires-480p.mp4 Cannot control servo motor and play music at the same time on your micro:bit[1]? Does Servo motor refuse to move correctly[2]? Worry no more! EDU:BIT takes care of these issues with its dedicated controller and power supply. It can even support up to 3 servo motors and 2 DC motors to actuate any creative projects you will build. https://stelltron.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/EDUBIT-music-servo-motor.mp4 Each feature and its associated micro:bit IO pin is clearly labeled on the board for easy reference. In addition, indicator LEDs are built-in on EDU:BIT to ease troubleshooting for both digital and analog IO pins. https://stelltron.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/EDUBIT-indicator-leds.mp4 Ready to build your own projects? You can break off the modules on EDU:BIT board for more flexibility in your project design. Plug-and-play cables are provided for you to connect the broken-off Bits to the main board. https://stelltron.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/EDUBIT-break-off-modules.mp4 Examples of the training videos available:











