{"product_id":"kitronik-smart-greenhouse-kit-for-the-bbc-microbit","title":"Kitronik Smart Greenhouse Kit for the BBC micro:bit","description":"\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--\n.leftab\n        { \n  float: left; \n  width: 50%; \n  } \n  .rightab\n  { \n  float: right; \n  width:50%; \n  }\n  img \n  { \n  max-width: 100%;; \n  height: auto; \n  }\n  \n  @media screen and (max-width:\n        666px) \n  {\n  .leftab\n  {\n  float: none; \n  width: auto; \n  }\n  .rightab\n  {\n  float: none; \n  width: auto; \n  }\n  }\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv width=\"100%\" align=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"leftab\" style=\"text-align: -webkit-center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: -webkit-center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0254\/1191\/1743\/files\/5699_description-1-kitronik-greenhouse-kit-microbit-left.jpg?v=1605537528\" style=\"float: none;\" data-mce-style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rightab\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0254\/1191\/1743\/files\/5699_description-2-kitronik-greenhouse-kit-microbit-right.jpg?v=1605537669\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 140%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 140%; text-align: center;\"\u003eUnlock the  secrets of nature with code, engineering, and the Kitronik Smart Greenhouse Kit for BBC micro:bit!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kitronik Smart Greenhouse Kit for the BBC micro:bit provides an exciting way to learn about the relationship between plants and their environment. The user will learn how to monitor environmental conditions and then how to build automated systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit comprises a two-part plastic greenhouse, Kitronik environmental control board, water pump, Kitronik ZIP Stick, and Mini Prong soils moisture sensor. Also included are 5 crocodile clips, ZIP extension cable and a small screwdriver. Just add a micro:bit, seeds, and then some water and you will have everything you need!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit also ships with detailed instructions that will get you up and cultivating in no time.  Additionally, there are 7 online MakeCode tutorials. They cover everything from gathering sensor data and having the system automatically react to it, to visual user interfaces and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of the micro:bit controlled Kitronik Smart Greenhouse Kit is the Kitronik environmental control board. This board provides a variety of sensor inputs and connection points for the BBC micro:bit (V1 \u0026amp; V2) and provides the ability to control outputs for devices such as a water pump, fan, servo or heater pad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0254\/1191\/1743\/files\/5697_description-1-kitronik-environmental-board--microbit-callout.jpg?v=1605000688\" alt=\"\" style=\"float: none;\" data-mce-style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe environmental control board can be coded with the MakeCode editor and Kitronik has produced a set of custom blocks to make the job as simple as possible.  The blocks can be added via the add Extensions function in the editor by searching “Kitronik” or from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/KitronikLtd\/pxt-kitronik-smart-greenhouse\"\u003ehttps:\/\/github.com\/KitronikLtd\/pxt-kitronik-smart-greenhouse\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe default crop for these types of experiments is often cress, as it is quick growing, requires little tending, and can be harvested when they are approximately 5cm tall (within a few days). There are other sprouting plants, such as sprouting white mustard, which also grow quickly and can be harvested when they are 5cm tall. You can also look into micro-herbs\/micro-greens. Once you have chosen your preferred crop type you then need to choose a suitable soil.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis kit does not come with a BBC micro:bit, available separately here \u0026gt;  \u003ca title=\"BBC microbit V2\" href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/56100-bbc-micro-bit-v2-board-only\"\u003eBBC micro:bit\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis kit is not waterproof. If you get the board wet, please turn it off and allow it to fully dry. The risk of shock is very small, but be cautious.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDue to electrolysis and  the damp environment, the electrodes on the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/56107-kitronik-mini-prong-soil-moisture-sensor-for-bbc-micro-bit\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/56107-kitronik-mini-prong-soil-moisture-sensor-for-bbc-micro-bit\"\u003eMini Prong Moisture Sensor\u003c\/a\u003e will degrade slowly over time. Please see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/resources.kitronik.co.uk\/pdf\/mini-prong-general-safety-advice.pdf\"\u003egeneral safety  advice\u003c\/a\u003e  for more information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cdiv width=\"100%\" align=\"middle\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0254\/1191\/1743\/files\/5699_description-3-kitronik-greenhouse-kit-microbit-callout.jpg?v=1605539102\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild automated growing systems that react to changeable environmental conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis kit is compatible with both micro:bit V1 and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/56100-bbc-micro-bit-v2-board-only\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/56100-bbc-micro-bit-v2-board-only\"\u003emicrobit V2\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe kit comes with detailed assembly and coding instructions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAt the heart of the kit is the kitronik Environmental control board, designed to be the control hub for this kit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey features of the Environmental control board are;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt  features a number of sensor inputs that can be coded to control the board's outputs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere is an onboard BME 280 environmental temperature, barometric pressure and humidity sensor and a separate Real-Time Clock (RTC).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe board also features an onboard piezo buzzer, 2 1A outputs (ideal for a water pump, heater pads or fan), 3 status ZIP LEDs, a ZIP LED expansion connector and servo output. In addition to these, 3 BBC micro:bit pins are broken out to croc-clip connections as further inputs and outputs, along with pads for 3V and GND.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt can be powered via the onboard 3xAA battery holder or the 2.1mm DC Jack, and the power is controlled via the on\/off switch with an adjacent LED indicator.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere are also 7 online MakeCode tutorials that introduce you to all of the features of the board.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrops such as cress, sprouting white mustard and micro-herbs\/micro-greens are ideal for use with this kit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCode it with the MakeCode editor using  our custom code blocks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Kit can be powered by  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/pro-elec-alkaline-aa-battery\"\u003e3 x AA Batteries\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eor a plug-in\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/2287-5v-2-5a-wall-block-power-supply\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/2287-5v-2-5a-wall-block-power-supply\"\u003epower supply\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eContents:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 x \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/2079-replacement-two-part-plastic-greenhouse-for-56106-pack-of-10\"\u003eMoulded plastic greenhouse enclosure parts\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/5697-kitronik-environmental-board-for-bbc-micro-bit\"\u003eKitronik Environmental Control Board\u003c\/a\u003e for micro:bit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/25110-3v-vertical-submersible-water-pump\"\u003eWater Pump\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/35129-zip-strip\"\u003eKitronik ZIP Stick\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/56107-kitronik-mini-prong-soil-moisture-sensor-for-bbc-micro-bit\"\u003eMini Prong Moisture Sensor\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 x \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/collections\/wires-leads-connectors\/products\/2484-crocodile-leads-10pk-alligator-clips-with-100mm-leads\"\u003eCrocodile Leads\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x ZIP extension cable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/2615-10-screwdrivers-pack-of-10\"\u003eScrewdriver\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUser guide Booklet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eVideo:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"youtube-video-container\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"youtube-frame\" data-embed=\"UvfwFlncpvk\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRequires:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA web browser and an internet connection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne of the following;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"BBC microbit V2\" 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\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"BBC micro:bit Starter Pack V2\" href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/56104-bbc-micro-bit-v2-starter-kit\"\u003eBBC micro:bit Starter Pack V2\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/pro-elec-alkaline-aa-battery\"\u003e3 x AA Batteries\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eor plug-in\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/2287-5v-2-5a-wall-block-power-supply\"\u003epower supply\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeeds, such as cress.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eResources:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Environmental Control Board for the BBC micro:bit\n datasheet pdf\" href=\"https:\/\/resources.kitronik.co.uk\/pdf\/5697-kitronik-environmental-board-for-bbc-micro-bit-datasheet.pdf\"\u003eEnvironmental Control Board Datasheet\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cimg height=\"24\" width=\"25\" alt=\"pdf_icon.gif\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0254\/1191\/1743\/files\/pdf_icon_8e42f9e6-ae48-4250-9bd9-3a2c59c1eccb.gif?v=1600101273\" style=\"vertical-align: middle;\" data-mce-style=\"vertical-align: middle;\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"mini prong general safety advice\" href=\"https:\/\/resources.kitronik.co.uk\/pdf\/mini-prong-general-safety-advice.pdf\"\u003eMini Prong general safety advice\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cimg height=\"24\" width=\"25\" alt=\"pdf_icon.gif\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0254\/1191\/1743\/files\/pdf_icon_8e42f9e6-ae48-4250-9bd9-3a2c59c1eccb.gif?v=1600101273\" style=\"vertical-align: middle;\" data-mce-style=\"vertical-align: middle;\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/resources.kitronik.co.uk\/zip\/microbit-smart-greenhouse-example.zip\"\u003eThis example code\u003c\/a\u003e. Monitors temperature, humidity, soil moisture, and makes use of the LEDs\/ZIP LEDs.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeven online MakeCode tutorials for the Kitronik Smart Greenhouse Kit;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/makecode.microbit.org\/#tutorial:https:\/\/github.com\/KitronikLtd\/pxt-kitronik-smart-greenhouse\/a_VisualThermometerTutorial\"\u003eVisual Thermometer\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/makecode.microbit.org\/#tutorial:https:\/\/github.com\/KitronikLtd\/pxt-kitronik-smart-greenhouse\/b_UsingZIPLEDHueTutorial\"\u003eZIP LED hue\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eC - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/makecode.microbit.org\/#tutorial:https:\/\/github.com\/KitronikLtd\/pxt-kitronik-smart-greenhouse\/c_AutoWateringTutorial\"\u003eAuto-watering\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eD - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/makecode.microbit.org\/#tutorial:https:\/\/github.com\/KitronikLtd\/pxt-kitronik-smart-greenhouse\/d_GrowLightTutorial\"\u003eGrowlight\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eE - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/makecode.microbit.org\/#tutorial:https:\/\/github.com\/KitronikLtd\/pxt-kitronik-smart-greenhouse\/e_TimeSchedulingTutorial\"\u003eTimed watering\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eF - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/makecode.microbit.org\/#tutorial:https:\/\/github.com\/KitronikLtd\/pxt-kitronik-smart-greenhouse\/f_DIYWaterLevelSensorTutorial\"\u003eWater level sensing\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eG - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/makecode.microbit.org\/#tutorial:https:\/\/github.com\/KitronikLtd\/pxt-kitronik-smart-greenhouse\/g_DataLoggingTutorial\"\u003eDatalogging\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/blogs\/resources\/green-energy-adding-a-solar-panel-to-the-kitronik-smart-greenhouse\"\u003eAdding a Solar Panel to the Environmental Control Board\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTech Talks -\u003c\/strong\u003e  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/yuFDh0LiG_Y\"\u003elive stream playback\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kitronik","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42700415828029,"sku":"65C00356","price":417.75,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0637\/2583\/0205\/files\/5699_large-kitronik-greenhouse-kit-microbit.jpg?v=1762701294","url":"https:\/\/eduplaninternational.com\/en-gb\/products\/kitronik-smart-greenhouse-kit-for-the-bbc-microbit","provider":"Eduplan International","version":"1.0","type":"link"}