Kitronik Lesson in a Box - Craft & Code for the BBC micro:bit

Get creative by combining the BBC micro:bit and electrical components with Kitronik Craft & Code! Designed by teachers and tested by pupils for learners aged 8 and above, this kit provides a fun and engaging way for students to learn coding through craft-based projects.

The kit supports any version of the BBC micro:bit and uses the MakeCode block-based coding environment, making it intuitive for beginners. The package includes all necessary electronics and teaching resources to enable cross-curricular lessons with minimal teacher effort, including lesson plans, presentations, and printable worksheets in editable formats.

Key features include:

• Complete electronics and teaching resource set for Craft & Code projects
• Compatible with micro:bit V1 and V2
• Includes practical components such as crocodile leads, motors, servos, lamp holders, bulbs, and storage tray
• Five comprehensive experiments with lesson plans: Carousel, Animal Classification, Lighthouse, NightLight, and Selection True-False
• USB drive with setup instructions, curriculum guides, coding examples, and lesson materials
• Custom Kitronik extension for micro:bit MakeCode editor to integrate crafts with coding
• Designed to be robust, affordable, and suitable for repeated classroom use

Contents:

• 6 packs of Crocodile Leads (10 each)
• 11 In-Line Geared TT Hobby Motors with wire croc clips
• 11 Mini 180° Resin Gear Servos SG90
• 11 MES Lamp Holders with plastic base
• 1 MES Bulb pack (4.5V, 25 bulbs)
• 11 Finnboard Motor Accessory Disks
• 11 Craft & Code PCBs
• 1 Gratnells Storage Tray
• 1 Gratnells Clip-on Lid for F Range

Requires: 11 micro:bits, 11 Micro USB cables, AA batteries, and general craft materials for experiments.

Technical Specifications:

• Processor: BBC micro:bit (V1 or V2)
• Operating Voltage: 3.5 – 4.5V
• Typical Current Draw: Approx. 470mA
• Battery Life: Approx. 2 hrs 30 minutes
• Quiescent Current: Approx. 11mA
• Battery Type: AA (3 required)
• Total Connection Pads: 7
• Dimensions: 88.6mm x 61.6mm PCB size