{"product_id":"robotics-workshop-with-micro-bit","title":"Robotics Workshop with Micro:Bit","description":"\u003ch5\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre you purchasing for a tax-exempt organization?\u003c\/strong\u003e Follow our instructions for\u003cstrong\u003e \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Tax Exempt Purchases Instructions\" href=\"https:\/\/store.thamesandkosmos.com\/pages\/tax-exempt-purchases\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTax Exempt Purchases\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre you ordering for a school or classroom setting? \u003c\/strong\u003eCheck out the \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Robotics: Workshop with Micro:Bit - Classroom Bundle 10-Pack\" href=\"https:\/\/store.thamesandkosmos.com\/collections\/educators\/products\/robotics-workshop-with-micro-bit-classroom-bundle\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRobotics: Workshop with Micro:Bit - Classroom Bundle\u003c\/a\u003e for use with up to 30 students.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAn intuitive, state-of-the-art building and robotics kit for serious engineers and makers! Packed with hundreds of durable, reusable components, and designed for both home and school use, this comprehensive and engaging curriculum gives young learners the tools to explore the field of robotic engineering like never before.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe kit begins with instructions to build 14 simple motorized robots with sensors that can control the robots. With over one hundred snap-together, versatile building pieces, kids can also construct new robots of their own design!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOnce you’ve built your robots, you’ll add code to program them and bring them to life. Robotics Workshop utilizes the award-winning micro:bit, a tiny computer that kids can program using the free web or app-based platform MakeCode. Through MakeCode, kids can begin their coding journey with easy-to-understand visual block-based coding, and then stretch themselves to learn the most relevant coding languages of the tech industry: Python and JavaScript.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA 32-page full-color manual and tons of online resources feature step-by-step illustrated building instructions and explanations for how to program and operate the robot models. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAlso needed: a tablet running iOS or Android and\/or a PC with Internet access. MakeCode is free and web-based, so there are no PC system requirements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRobotic Components:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe micro:bit\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eYour robots’ brain, eyes, ears, voice, and more! This pocket-sized circuit board hosts your programmed code and is housed in a sleek yet durable smart controller. Upload code to the micro:bit with the included USB cord or wirelessly via Bluetooth low-energy connection. This mini-computer has a built-in array of 25 LEDs and on-board sensors that measure light, temperature, magnetism, movement, sound, and more.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eUltrasonic Sensor:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAvoid obstacles! The ultrasonic sensor works like a sonar system and helps your robots gauge distances and determine where objects are. Two ultrasonic sensors included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eServo Motor:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMake precise movements! The precision motor allows your robot to make accurate and powerful movements with complete motor control! One servo motor included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDirect-Drive Motor:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDrive your robots! The two powerful direct-drive motors bring motion to your robots: Connect the motors to gears, wheels, and other pieces to move your robots in many ways.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRechargeable lithium-ion batteries:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eRobotics Workshop also includes two rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, optimizing the length of use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Benefits at a glance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA detailed robotics engineering curriculum, ideal for all types of learning environments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLearn to program and code as you build unique robots from durable and reusable plastic building pieces and with a variety of sensors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIncorporates micro:bit, an ideal first microcontroller for kids interested in learning about various coding languages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eUtilizes the open-source platform MakeCode, available on any device and as a web app on Chromebook, allowing for high accessibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eProvides a thorough opportunity for kids to explore real-life tech firsthand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAges: 8-18+\u003cbr\u003eExperiments: 20\u003cbr\u003ePiece Count: 248\u003cbr\u003eManual Pages: 32\u003cbr\u003eProduct Dimensions: 17.7 x 11.5 x 2.8 in.\u003cbr\u003eProduct Weight: 3 lbs.\u003cbr\u003eManual Dimensions: 8.3 x 11.5 in.\u003cbr\u003eBatteries Required: 18650 Li-ion (included)\u003cbr\u003eCountry of Origin: Taiwan\u003cbr\u003eYear Released: 2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAdditional Content\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisit our \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(236, 51, 146);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/roboticsworkshop.thamesandkosmos.com\/\" title=\"Robotics Workshop with Micro:bit online content\" style=\"color: rgb(236, 51, 146);\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRobotics Workshop with Micro:Bit site\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e for step-by-step instructions, videos, and so much more!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurchase additional \u003ca title=\"Link to additional component packs for Robotics Workshop with Microbit\" href=\"https:\/\/store.thamesandkosmos.com\/collections\/robotics-workshop-with-microbit-component-packs\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(39, 173, 228);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eComponent Packs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e to achieve your dream build!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eManual and Images\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Download Manual for Robotics Workshop with Micro:Bit\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0104\/6331\/3977\/files\/620375_RoboticsSmartMachines_Manual_2025.pdf?v=1780594195\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDownload Manual (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thamesandkosmos.com\/manuals\/full\/620375_RoboticsSmartMachines_Manual_2025\" title=\"Download Manual for Robotics Workshop with Micro:Bit\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Download Hi-Res Images of Robotics Workshop with Micro:Bit\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0104\/6331\/3977\/files\/620401_RoboticsWorkshopMicrobit_Images_052024.zip?v=1780594194\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDownload Hi-Res Images (ZIP)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCurriculum\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0104\/6331\/3977\/files\/RoboticsWorkshopwithmicrobit-Curriculum-ScopeandSequence.pdf?v=1780594195\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Download Scope and Sequence PDF\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eScope \u0026amp; 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