# Edu:bit Training & Project Kit for micro:bit (without micro:bit)

**Type:** Product page · **SKU:** CE07585 · **Brand:** [Kitronik](https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/kitronik-australia)
**Page:** https://core-electronics.com.au/edu-bit-training-project-kit-for-micro-bit-without-micro-bit.html ([markdown](https://core-electronics.com.au/edu-bit-training-project-kit-for-micro-bit-without-micro-bit.html.md))

This beginner-friendly micro:bit kit is specially designed to encourage kids to explore STEAM/STEM and to learn to code. You can easily program EDU:BIT using the Microsoft MakeCode Editor. Just add te EDU:BIT MakeCode Extension and you’re good to go. If you’re a beginner, you can start with the block programming mode; simply drag, drop and snap the coding blocks together. For more advanced users, you can easily switch into JavaScript or Python mode on the MakeCode Editor.

## Pricing

- **Price:** $159.95 (inc GST) — $145.41 AUD, exc GST
- **Quantity discounts:** 10+ $142.50 (exc GST) · 20+ $141.05 (exc GST)

## Availability & dispatch

- Available with a lead time — expect dispatch between Sep 07 and Sep 09.

## Description

This beginner-friendly micro:bit kit is specially designed to encourage kids to explore STEAM/STEM and to learn to code. You can easily program EDU:BIT using the Microsoft MakeCode Editor. Just add te EDU:BIT MakeCode Extension and you’re good to go. If you’re a beginner, you can start with the block programming mode; simply drag, drop and snap the coding blocks together. For more advanced users, you can easily switch into JavaScript or Python mode on the [MakeCode](https://makecode.microbit.org/) Editor.

![](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/wysiwyg/product_images/46167_description-3-edu-bit-training-project-kit-microbit.jpg)

New to coding? Don’t worry. This kit comes with a booklet covering 10+1 hands-on coding lessons, which have been creatively structured to introduce programming basics in a fun and engaging manner. Each chapter features a classic game such as Rock Paper Scissors, Snakes and Ladders, Twister, and Simon Says. Follow the step-by-step guides to build the games and then have fun playing with your friends! \*Game accessories are provided in this kit. At the end of each chapter, there is a challenge which requires you to apply what you’ve learned to build a useful application for your classroom. Give it a try!

![](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/wysiwyg/product_images/46167_description-4-edu-bit-training-project-kit-microbit.jpg)

Start having fun with EDU:BIT right out of the box. Start coding right away and see your board light up and play a melody with the press of a button. No wiring required when used as a training kit. Can't control servo motor and play music at the same time on your micro:bit? Does a Servo motor refuse to move correctly? Worry no more! EDU:BIT takes care of these issues with its dedicated controller and power supply. It can even support up to 3 servo motors and 2 DC motors to actuate any creative projects that you build.

![](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/wysiwyg/product_images/46167_description-1-edu-bit-training-project-kit-microbit.jpg)

Each feature and its associated microbit IO pin is clearly labelled on the board for easy reference. In addition, indicator LEDs are built-in on EDU:BIT to ease troubleshooting for both digital and analogue IO pins.

Ready to build your own projects? You can break off the modules on EDU:BIT board for more flexibility in your project design. Plug-and-play cables are provided for you to connect the broken off Bits to the mainboard.

Last but not least, we even provide a special space on EDU:BIT for you to write your name. Get yours today!

**Note:**
*Please note; this kit does not include a [micro:bit](https://core-electronics.com.au/micro-bit-v2-australia.html).*

**Features:**

- This kit is specially designed to encourage kids to explore STEAM/STEM and to learn to code.
- Code it with blocks, Javascript, or Python in the MakeCode editor.
- It can be used as an introduction to coding.
- The EDU:BIT board features;
- 1 x Piezo buzzer with an audio jack.
- 4 x Programmable RGB LEDs .
- 1 x Sound sensor.
- 3 x Big LEDs (traffic light module - red, yellow, and green).
- 1 x IR sensor.
- 2 x Pushbuttons.
- 1 x port for I2C Interface (3.3V).
- 3 x ports for servo motors.
- 1 x Potentiometer.
- 2 x ports for DC motors.

**Contents:**

- An EDU:BIT board
- 1 x USB power and data cable
- 2 x Game accessories
- 1 x DC motor
- 7 x Grove cables
- 1 x Servo motor
- 2 x Game maps
- 1 x Pulley wheel
- Step-by-step Guide Book
- 1 x Fan blade

**EDU:BIT Dimensions:**

- Length: 157.50mm.
- Width: 124.50mm.
- Height: 19.00mm.

**Requires:**

- [A BBC micro:bit.](https://core-electronics.com.au/micro-bit-v2-australia.html)

**Resources:**

- EDU:BIT Resource Hub (with sample codes and extra resources).
- [EDU:BIT Out-of-the-box Demo Code.](https://makecode.microbit.org/_5dDRtH5babXp)
- [micro:bit Getting Started Guide](https://microbit.org/get-started/first-steps/set-up/) (by microbit.org)
- [MakeCode Online Editor.](https://makecode.microbit.org/)
- [MakeCode Offline Editor.](https://kitronik.co.uk/products/MakeCode%20Offline%20Editor)
- EDU:BIT Schematic, PCB Layout and PIC16F1937 Co-Processor Source Code.

## Images

- [Product image 1](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/catalog/product/4/6/46167_additional-4-edu-bit-training-project-kit-for-micro-bit_800x.jpg)