{"product_id":"whats-a-microcontroller-with-python-no-micro-bit","title":"What's a Microcontroller with Python - NO micro:bit","description":"\u003ch5\u003eWhat's a Microcontroller with Python - NO micro:bit:\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learn.parallax.com\/tutorials\/series\/whats-microcontroller-python-and-microbit\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWhat’s a Microcontroller with Python and micro:bit\u003c\/a\u003e\" is a series of web lessons (in progress) designed to get anyone—from the casual maker to pre-engineering student—started with building circuits and designing their own micro:bit-based inventions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit has all the parts you need to add to your classroom's existing set of micro:bit GO or CLUB bundles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour micro:bit module connects to the kit's breadboard with the included Edge I\/O Adapter.  A variety of electronic parts support hands-on building with circuits common in many devices: including: indicator lights (binary output), pushbuttons (binary inputs), servo position motors (analog output), potentiometer rotation and phototransistor light sensors (analog inputs), RGB LEDs (parallel input to analog output), and infrared object detectors, transistors, and amplifiers (integrated circuits).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBreadboard circuits paired with the micro:bit module's built-in radio, accelerometer, compass, mic, buttons, display, and all its other features take the learning and invention possibilities to an entirely new level. Students using these kits will not only learn about the circuits, but how to test and measure them with the CYBERscope web app that uses the micro:bit as a multimeter, oscilloscope, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit and tutorial series is the next generation of the original BASIC Stamp based \"What's a Microcontroller\" developed by Parallax engineer and author Andy Lindsay. With over a hundred thousand of the original text and kits sent around the world, it inspired a generation of inventors, technicians and engineers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAndy is bringing his years of experience equipping and training educators to \"What's a Microcontroller with Python and micro:bit\", a joint project with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cyber.org\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCYBER.ORG\u003c\/a\u003e, the academic initiative of the Cyber Innovation Center.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eKit Features:\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse your classroom's micro:bit GO or CLUB bundles to teach circuit-building, electronics, and pre-engineering skills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Edge I\/O Adapter makes it easy to extend micro:bit I\/O pads to a breadboard for prototyping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlligator clip probes and a web app turn the micro:bit into a multimeter and even an oscilloscope for exploring electricity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eProject Ideas:\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetect and log if motion is detected in a room\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate a mechanical pointer that shows you which way is North\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControl light in terrarium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate model stop light and traffic sensors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate games with new sensor inputs for your LED display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eKit Contents:\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(1) -\u003ca href=\"\/products\/edge-i-o-adapter-compatible-with-bbc-micro-bit\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e Edge I\/O Adapter compatible with BBC micro:bit (#32710)\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(1) - \u003ca href=\"\/products\/breadboard-set\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBreadboard Set (#700-32023)\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(1) - \u003ca href=\"\/products\/3v-digital-micro-servo-standard-ft90b\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFT90B 3.3V Digi Mini Standard Servo (#900-00031)\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(1) -\u003ca href=\"\/products\/whats-a-microcontroller-with-python-electronics-pack\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e What's a Microcontroller with Python - Electronics Pack (\u003cspan class=\"detail-label\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sku\"\u003e572-32750)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(1) - \u003ca href=\"\/products\/usb-a-to-micro-b-cable\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eUSB A to MicroB Cable (#805-00016)\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(5) - \u003ca href=\"\/products\/alligator-clip-test-lead-10-pack\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAlligator Clip Test Leads (#800-00042, 1\/2 pack)\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #800000;\"\u003eNOTE: micro:bit GO bundle is NOT included. You will need to supply a micro:bit v1.5 or v2 module, a 2AAA battery pack with JST connector, 2 AAA 1.5 V alkaline batteries, and USB A to microB cable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eResource Links\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learn.parallax.com\/tutorials\/series\/whats-microcontroller-python-and-microbit\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWhat’s a Microcontroller with Python Tutorial Series\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learn.parallax.com\/tutorials\/language\/python\/breadboard-setup-and-testing-microbit\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBreadboard Setup and Testing for micro:bit (Learn site)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cyberscope.parallax.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCYBERscope Web App\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/gQM49sZSEdM\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEducator Preview Zoom Meeting Part 1 recording (YouTube)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/RcFgeyd-r6k\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEducator Preview Zoom Meeting Part 2 recording (YouTube)\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53397225341237,"sku":"32755","price":79.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1015\/6307\/2821\/files\/92adb244-32755.jpg?v=1787781837","url":"https:\/\/shop.parallax.com\/products\/whats-a-microcontroller-with-python-no-micro-bit","provider":"Parallax Inc","version":"1.0","type":"link"}