{"product_id":"strawbees-robotic-inventions-for-micro-bit","title":"Strawbees Robotic Inventions for micro:bit","description":"\u003cp\u003eYou can build and code robots that move! This add-on kit adds robotic capabilities to Strawbees building projects and the micro:bit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit is to snap the micro:bit with physical Strawbees buildings and programming mechanical structures with servo motors. A way to create physical interaction with your next project!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWrite in Microsoft MakeCode’s block-based programming platform, upload a program and remove from the computer to run on batteries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat are Strawbees?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrawbees is a construction set for you to build things that can stand, move, spin, glide, or even walk across the floor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrawbees is a construction set, which means it’s made to build things. It is as a material for people to express, test and share their ideas, developing the necessary skills to think creatively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 4 color-coded connectors have respectively 1, 2, 3 and 5 legs. You can fit straws on their legs, slide a straw through the hole or click a leg on a hole. Colour-coded straws are carefully measured and resistant enough to endure daily use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMake physical and mechanical inventions with Micro:bit.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical Computing\u003c\/strong\u003e – extend programming to the physical world beyond the computer screen with creating interactive projects with the Strawbees building system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElectronic Building Set\u003c\/strong\u003e – all electronics easily connect to Strawbees connectors and straws.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAll materials are custom-made, durable, and reusable\u003c\/strong\u003e – finish building, disassemble, and begin a new project.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's included?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrawbees Robotics board for the micro:bit × 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrawbees micro:bit clip × 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServo motor 120 (SM-S2309S) × 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServo motor mounts × 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServo motor arms × 3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScrews for servo mounts and arms × 3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMini screwdriver × 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServo extension cable × 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree access to lesson plans at Strawbees Learning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree access to the official Strawbees MakeCode extension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis does not include the \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/new-micro-bit-v2\" target=\"_blank\"\u003emicro:bit\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/usb-a-to-microb-cable-black\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eUSB cable\u003c\/a\u003e, or batteries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit alone does not include \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/strawbees\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStrawbees connectors or straws\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProgram with MakeCode\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrawbees designed their own official MakeCode extension to make it easy to program the micro:bit with Strawbees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo install it, search for “strawbees” in the extensions section of the code editor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/makecode.microbit.org\/pkg\/strawbees\/pxt-robotic-inventions\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLearn more\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Activities\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learning.strawbees.com\/activity\/build-a-robotic-crane-with-bbc-microbit\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBuild a robotic crane\u003c\/a\u003e - Use the Robotic Inventions for micro:bit to automate the mechanical movements of a crane.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learning.strawbees.com\/activity\/make-a-friendbot-microbit\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMake a Friendbot with BBC micro:bit\u003c\/a\u003e - Make a robotic companion to react and express when meeting friends.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learning.strawbees.com\/activity\/create-a-light-sensing-plant-with-bbc-microbit\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCreate a light sensing plant\u003c\/a\u003e - Create an animated potted plant responding to light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learning.strawbees.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eView more learning material\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Strawbees","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32301358547027,"sku":"SRI-MB1-EN-V1","price":34.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/products\/4_Robotic_Inventions_for_microbit_Strawbees_project2.jpg?v=1605604437","url":"https:\/\/shop.pimoroni.com\/en-eu\/products\/strawbees-robotic-inventions-for-micro-bit","provider":"Pimoroni Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}