{"product_id":"kitronik-inventors-kit-for-the-bbcmicrobit-python-version","title":"Kitronik Inventors Kit for the BBCmicro:bit - Python version","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Kitronik Inventor's Kit - Python version for the BBC micro:bit is a great way to get started with programming and hardware interaction with the BBC micro:bit. This Inventor's Kit contains everything you need to complete 10 experiments. To get you off to a flying start, we have included an easy-to-follow tutorial book which guides you through everything you will need to know about programming the BBC micro:bit. You don't need any experience with programming as the tutorial book will guide you every step of the way. You'll be programming and creating circuits in no time!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tutorial offers step-by-step guides to all 10 experiments. Experiments 1 - 6 are coded with MakeCode Blocks and experiments 7 - 10 are coded with the MakeCode Python editor.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BBC micro:bit has a selection of pins that are located on the bottom edge of its PCB. By using our specially designed \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/5601b-edge-connector-breakout-board-for-bbc-microbit-pre-built\" title=\"Edge Connector Board for the BBC micro:bit\"\u003eEdge Connector Board for the BBC micro:bit\u003c\/a\u003e in conjunction with the breadboard, it is easy to use these pins to connect additional components to the BBC micro:bit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit is available as a single pack or as a pack of 20 for the classroom.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInventors Kit Add-On Packs:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn its own, the Kitronik Inventors Kit offers a great introduction to the world of physical computing. . But why stop there?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe three add-on packs for the inventors kit have been specifically devised to introduce you to these aspects of practical physical computing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/5603-zip-zip-leds-add-on-pack-for-kitronik-inventors-kit-for-microbit\"\u003eZIP LEDs Add-On Pack\u003c\/a\u003e for Kitronik Inventors Kit for micro:bit\u003c\/strong\u003e - Learn how to write code to take control of ZIP LEDs and also learn how to make ZIP LEDs respond to input from components such as potentiometers and sensors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/5603-noise-noise-pack-for-kitronik-inventors-kit-for-the-bbc-microbit\"\u003eNoise Pack\u003c\/a\u003e for Kitronik Inventor's Kit for the BBC micro:bit\u003c\/strong\u003e - Learn how to manipulate sound, build instruments, amplify your sounds, and how to shape your sounds with Filtering and EQ.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/5653-digital-logic-pack-for-kitronik-inventors-kit-for-the-bbc-microbit\"\u003eDigital Logic Pack\u003c\/a\u003e for Kitronik Inventor's Kit for the BBC micro:bit\u003c\/strong\u003e - Learn how logic gates work and how they can be used in conjunction with the micro:bit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNote:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis kit requires assembly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis kit does not include a BBC \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/collections\/microbit-accessories\"\u003emicrobit\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you purchase a microbit separately you may also need to purchase a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/2271-2xaaa-battery-cage-with-jst-connector\"\u003eBattery Cage\u003c\/a\u003e and a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/4154-1m-usb-type-a-to-micro-b-usb-noodle-cable\"\u003eUSB Cable\u003c\/a\u003e, depending on which microbit option you purchase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo soldering is required - build your first circuit in minutes!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMake 10 experiments included in the provided step-by-step tutorial book.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs your skill grows, progress from Blocks to Python all within the MakeCode environment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExperiments 1 - 6 are blocks orientated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExperiments 7 - 10 are now completed with Python.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll parts are included to conduct the 10 experiments (listed below).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreaks out 21 accessible pins from the BBC micro:bit using the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/5601b-edge-connector-breakout-board-for-bbc-microbit-pre-built\" title=\"Edge Connector Board for the BBC micro:bit\"\u003eEdge Connector Board for the BBC micro:bit\u003c\/a\u003e (included).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/2401-small-prototype-board-pbu301\" title=\"Small Prototype Breadboard - PBU301\"\u003eSmall Prototype Breadboard\u003c\/a\u003e included for fast prototyping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eContents:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery single pack contains;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Mounting Plate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/3017-100k-potentiometer-vertical-type-finger-adjust-100k\"\u003ePotentiometer - Vertical Type (finger adjust) 100K\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/3017-sp-pnz-spindle-152mm\"\u003eFinger Adjust Spindle\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Sticky Fixer for Battery Pack.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/2401-small-prototype-board-pbu301\" title=\"Small Prototype Breadboard - PBU301\"\u003eSmall Prototype Breadboard\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/2-way-terminal-block\" title=\"2 way Terminal Block\"\u003eTerminal Connector\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 x \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/flat-profile-tact-switch\" title=\"Flat Profile Tact Switch\"\u003ePush Switch\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/2546-low-inertia-solar-motor-1000-rpm\" title=\"Low Inertia Solar Motor - 1820 RPM\"\u003eMotor\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/bc337-npn-transistor\" title=\"BC337 NPN Transistor\"\u003eTransistor\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 x \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/3504-red-5mm-diffused-led-275mcd\" title=\"Red 5mm Diffused LED - 275mCd\"\u003eRed 5mm LED\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 x \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/3567-orange-5mm-diffused-led-275mcd\" title=\"Orange 5mm Diffused LED - 275mCd\"\u003eOrange 5mm LED\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 x \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/3506-yellow-5mm-diffused-led-125mcd\" title=\"Yellow 5mm Diffused LED - 125mCd\"\u003eYellow 5mm LED\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 x \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/3505-green-5mm-diffused-led-35mcd\" title=\"Green 5mm Diffused LED - 35mCd\"\u003eGreen 5mm LED\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/3574-5mm-rgb-led-common-cathode\" title=\"RGB 5mm Water Clear LED - 45deg - 2100mCd - Cmn Cathode\"\u003eRGB 5mm LED\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/2544-55mm-white-four-blade-miniature-impeller\" title=\"51mm White Four Blade Miniature Impeller\"\u003eFan Blade\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 x \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/resistor-pack-of-100\" title=\"Resistor, pack of 100\"\u003e2.2KΩ Resistor\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 x \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/resistor-pack-of-100\" title=\"10KΩ Resistor\"\u003e10KΩ Resistor\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 x \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/resistor-pack-of-100\" title=\"47Ω Resistor\"\u003e47Ω Resistor\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/5601b-edge-connector-breakout-board-for-bbc-microbit-pre-built\" title=\"Edge Connector Breakout Board for BBC micro:bit - Pre-built\"\u003eEdge Connector Breakout Board for BBC micro:bit\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10 x \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/jumper-wires-premium-mm\" title=\"Jumper Wires 20cm M\/M\"\u003eMale to Male Jumper Wires\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10 x \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/jumper-wires-premium-mf\" title=\"Jumper Wires 20cm M\/F\"\u003eMale to Female Jumper Wires\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/470u-capacitor-electrolytic-16v-470uf-pack-of-25\" title=\"Capacitor, Electrolytic, 16V, 470uF\"\u003e470uF Electrolytic Capacitor\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/3308-encased-piezo-element-pcb-mount\" title=\"Encased Piezo Element (PCB Mount)\"\u003ePiezo Element Buzzer\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2  x \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/pan-head-m3-machine-screw-pack-of-100\" title=\"Pan Head M3 Machine Screw\"\u003ePan Head M3 Machine Screw\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/35139-phototransistor-ltr-4206-pack-of-10\"\u003ePhototransistor\u003c\/a\u003e.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKitronik micro:bit inventors kit - Python version Pack Size Options:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle Pack: 5669\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e20 Pack: 5669-20\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRequires:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/5613-bbc-microbit-board-only\" title=\"bbc microbit\"\u003eBBC micro:bit\u003c\/a\u003e  or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/56100-bbc-micro-bit-v2-board-only\"\u003eBBC micro:bit V2\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Phillips Screwdriver.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Terminal Block Screwdriver.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Micro USB Cable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll of the experiments included in the booklet (listed below) are completed using the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/makecode.microbit.org\/\"\u003eMicrosoft MakeCode Editor\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eResources:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTech Talk with Dave and Kevin - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/QNJMWPXtVgY\"\u003eLive Replay\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"undefined;table-layout: fixed; width: 100%;\" class=\"tg\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth width=\"10%\" class=\"tg-d11x\"\u003eExp No#.\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"tg-d11x\"\u003eExperiment Name.\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"tg-d11x\"\u003eResource Type.\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-yw4l\"\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-yw4l\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/blogs\/resources\/inventors-kit-experiment-1-help\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSay Hello to the BBC micro:bit.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-yw4l\"\u003eFurther Help.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-yw4l\"\u003e2  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-yw4l\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/blogs\/resources\/microbit-ex-2-using-light-sensor-and-analog-inputs\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eUsing a Light Sensor \u0026amp;  analog inputs.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-yw4l\"\u003eFull Experiment + Further Help.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-yw4l\"\u003e3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-yw4l\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/blogs\/resources\/inventors-kit-experiment-3-further-help\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDimming an LED using a potentiometer\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-yw4l\"\u003eFurther Help.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-yw4l\"\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-yw4l\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/blogs\/resources\/experiment-4-using-a-transistor-to-drive-a-motor\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eUsing a transistor to drive a motor.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-yw4l\"\u003eFull Experiment + Further Help.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-yw4l\"\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-yw4l\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/blogs\/resources\/inventors-kit-experiment-5-further-help\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eUsing the accelerometer to control motor speed\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-yw4l\"\u003eFurther Help.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-yw4l\"\u003e6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-yw4l\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/blogs\/resources\/inventors-kit-experiment-6-help\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSetting the tone with a piezo buzzer\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-yw4l\"\u003eFurther Help.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-yw4l\"\u003e7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-yw4l\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/blogs\/resources\/experiment-7-wind-power\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWind Power\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-yw4l\"\u003eFull Experiment + Further Help.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-yw4l\"\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-yw4l\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/blogs\/resources\/inventors-kit-experiment-8-further-help\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMaking a game using the compass\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-yw4l\"\u003eFurther Help.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-yw4l\"\u003e9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-yw4l\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/blogs\/resources\/inventors-kit-experiment-9-help\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCapacitor charge circuit\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-yw4l\"\u003eFurther Help.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-yw4l\"\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-yw4l\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/blogs\/resources\/inventors-kit-experiment-10-help\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eUsing an RGB LED\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-yw4l\"\u003eFurther Help.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-yw4l\"\u003e11\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-yw4l\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/blogs\/resources\/inventors-kit-experiment-11\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMaking a pedestrian crossing\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-yw4l\"\u003eFull Experiment + Further Help.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-yw4l\"\u003e12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-yw4l\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/blogs\/resources\/inventors-kit-experiment-12\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMaking a random dice\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-yw4l\"\u003eFull Experiment + Further Help.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThird-Party Resources:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInsight Resources Mr Bit is an online educational coding platform that also features sections devoted to some of our key micro:bit accessories, including this 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