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About the BBC micro:bit

The micro:bit is a pocket-sized computer that you can code, customize, and control to bring your digital ideas, games, and apps to life! Programmed with Makecode, the BBC micro:bit for coding is a great introduction to experimental code making. It acts as the brain behind the InkSmith K8 Robot and Climate Action Kit. 

The micro:bit Go Pack contains everything you need to get coding straight out of the box, making it the ideal starter kit.

What’s New

All the same great features plus the ability to:

• Sense and react to sound with a built-in microphone
• Play sounds with a built-in speaker 
• Program the gold micro:bit logo to respond to your touch
• Run AI and Machine Learning workloads with more computing power
• Save power when it’s not in use but still connected to the batteries

Technical Specifications

• Microprocessor: 64MHz Cortex-M4F, 512kB Flash, 128kB RAM (new!)
• 5x5 LED matric
• Two programmable buttons
• On-board motion detector
• A build-in compass
• Bluetooth compatible
• A built-in microphone (new!)
• A built in speaker (new!)
• Capacitive touch sensor (new!)

About the Climate Action Kit

What's New

The Climate Action Kits has been revamped with three new curriculum modules reimagined for the diverse learning needs and locations of today's students. The new curriculum is research-based, curriculum-aligned, and specifically developed to be flexible for any learning environment - whether that's online, at home, or in-person. The new curriculum makes it even easier to teach digital skills and empower students. 

• 3 x  NEW Modules: Deforestation, Plants and Pollinators, and Advanced Agriculture (including curriculum-alignment, teacher guides, and classroom-ready teaching materials)
  
• 2 x Project-Based Lessons: Insect Farming and Carbon Farming
• 1 x Climate Action Globe Breakout Board
  
• Robotic Parts for Land Projects
• Alligator Clips
• DC Water Pump
• DC Motor
• Moisture Sensor
• 360 Servo Motor
• Touch Sensor
  
• Water tubing

Not Included:

• BBC micro:bit - at least one micro:bit is required to complete each project
• Additional arts and crafts materials for certain projects and extension activities (ex. cardboard, glue, cup, etc.)  

** PLEASE NOTE: Due to increasing demand, our k8 Robotics Kits are currently backordered. Any order placed after November 18, 2020, may experience a delay in fulfillment. For further inquiries, please contact the InkSmith team at sales@inksmith.ca ** 

Description

Meet k8, your modular robotics kit for learning Computational Thinking. We believe that every kid should have a shot at learning and doing the things they might be amazing at! From block based-coding to Javascript, the k8 micro:bit robot is your best friend for discovering the wonderful world of robotics.

What's in the Box?

• 1 x K8 Interface Board - The “nervous system” of your robotics kit
• 3 x IR Sensors - Detects how light or dark the surroundings are
• 2 x 9 Gram Servo Motors - Used to pick up and move objects around
• 2 x Motors with 65mm Wheels - Drives your robot to move in its environment
• 1 x Battery Box - Powers your robot (4 ‘AA’ Batteries Required)
• 1 x Ultrasonic Sensor - Allows your robot to detect how far away objects are

 *Please select your robotics kit with or without a micro:bit.

Online Curriculum

With every purchase of a k8 Robotics Kit you will gain access to our online curriculum platform through Teachable.com. On the platform you will find step-by-step instructional videos about how to assemble k8 and a variety of courses to guide you through programming and coding your robot.

What is micro:bit?

Micro:bit is a pocket-sized computer that can be programmed to control a wide variety of things, from robots (like k8), to musical instruments and pretty much anything else you can imagine. The micro:bit board can be programmed using platforms like Microsoft MakeCode and Scratch. These programs offer block-based coding for beginners as well as JavaScript for more advanced learners.

 Micro:bit is a great way to introduce students to coding and challenge their creativity with real world applications. With micro:bit students can build and code a step counter, program a working compass, create a rock-paper-scissors game, and much, much more! The possibilities are endless. There is a large micro:bit community online all around the world. The micro:bit website also has a host of resources, curriculum, and project ideas to help get you started. 

About the BBC micro:bit

The micro:bit is a pocket-sized computer that you can code, customize, and control to bring your digital ideas, games, and apps to life! Programmed with Makecode, the BBC micro:bit for coding is a great introduction to experimental code making. It acts as the brain behind the InkSmith K8 Robot and Climate Action Kit.

The micro:bit Go Pack contains everything you need to get coding straight out of the box, making it the ideal starter kit.

Technical Specifications

• Microprocessor: 32-bit ARM Cortex M0 CPU
• 5x5 LED matrix
• Two programmable buttons
• On-board motion detector
• A built-in compass.
• Bluetooth Compatible