Kitronik Lesson in a Box - Mai-Z the MouseBot for micro:bit

Meet Mai-Z The MouseBot, the ultimate programmable robot buggy designed for young coders aged 8–14, compatible with the BBC micro:bit. This Lesson in a Box® provides a complete classroom solution with electronics and teaching resources enabling cross-curricular lessons with minimal teacher effort.

Packaged in a sturdy and reusable Gratnells tray with a lid, it includes 11 Mai-Z MouseBot floor robots, charging cables, educational posters, STOP:bits with switched battery holders, Sharpies, table tennis balls, and extensive teaching materials aligned to UK & US curricula. No soldering is required.

Mai-Z supports MakeCode with blocks, JavaScript, and Python, and offers Screen-Free Programming and MakeCode CreateAI for gesture-based and AI-powered coding. The kit encourages hands-on STEM learning through engaging activities such as drawing, line following, collision avoidance, and remote control.

Features:

• A complete set of electronics and teaching resources for successful cross-curricular lessons with minimal teacher effort.
• No soldering required for technicians or students.
• Includes lesson plans, technician notes, workbooks, and classroom resources.
• Designed for repeated classroom use with durable components.
• Packaged in a reusable Gratnells tray for safe storage.
• Aligned with UK and US curricula.

Contents:

• 11 x Mai-Z The MouseBot Floor Robots & USB-C Charging Cables
• 11 x Double-sided A1 Map/Line Following Posters
• 2 x A2 Features Posters
• 4 x STOP:bits & accompanying switched battery holders
• 11 x Sharpies
• 6 x Table Tennis Balls
• 1 x Gratnells Storage Tray & Lid

Lessons:

Includes lessons on Drawing with Mai-Z, Townscape, Maze Escape, Line Following, Collision Avoidance, AI Gesture Radio Control, Song and Dance Routine, Remote Control, and Connectivity. Teaching resources are available for secure download to purchasers.

Technical Specifications:

• Onboard Sensors: 1 Ultrasonic Distance Sensor, 3 Multifunctional IR Sensors, 2 Motor Encoders, 1 Battery Level Monitor
• IR Sensor Functions: Line Following, Cliff Detection, Screen Free Bar Code Reading
• Electromechanical: N20 Motors with Encoders, 33mm treaded rubber wheels
• System LEDs: 4 User Programmable RGB ZIP LEDs, 1 System Status RGB LED, 1 Bicolour Charging Status LED
• Audio: Onboard Electromagnetic Speaker
• Chassis: ABS Plastic with front scoop, pen holder, transparent window, micro:bit enclosure, button openings, and rear access
• Processor: micro:bit V1 or V2, Onboard RP2040
• Battery: 1000mAh Rechargeable Lithium Battery, typical life over 6 hours
• Charging Port: USB-C, charging time approx 1 hour
• Recommended Charger: 5V, at least 1A
• Power Switch: Rugged inset on/off toggle with 4mm lever
• Programming Support: Custom MakeCode extensions (blocks, JavaScript, Python) and Screen Free Programming