{"product_id":"explorer","title":"Pimoroni Explorer","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA feature-packed, no-solder electronics playground with a colour display, mini breadboard, speaker, buttons, servo outputs, analog inputs, GPIO, Qw\/ST connectors and battery support.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplorer is made for the kind of projects that begin with “I wonder what happens if...?” Add components to the breadboard, clip onto unusual inputs, plug in a sensor or get something moving with the servo outputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe screen, buttons and speaker let your creations show you what they’re doing and give you plenty of ways to interact with them. Explorer arrives fully assembled and preloaded with our MicroPython firmware and examples, so you can start experimenting straight away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eLots to explore\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDisplay and controls\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eA vibrant 2.8″ IPS display with six chunky programmable buttons.\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBuilt-in breadboard\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eAdd components and prototype circuits directly on the board.\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlexible connections\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eExperiment with digital and analog signals using headers, crocodile clips and two Qw\/ST connectors.\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFour servo outputs\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eControl wheels, creatures, mechanisms and other moving projects.\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBuilt-in sound\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMake your projects beep, chirp and react with the piezo speaker.\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePortable power\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eAdd a battery and use the included feet to create self-contained projects.\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat will you make?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTurn Explorer into an environmental dashboard, a roaming two-wheel robot, a servo-controlled creature, an electronic puzzle or a portable data logger. You could build an interactive sound machine, experiment with unusual sensors or invent something we haven’t thought of yet. That is rather the point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast RP2350B processor with 16MB of storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBright 2.8″ colour display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSix chunky programmable buttons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in mini breadboard for adding your own components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDigital and analog connections via headers and crocodile clips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour servo outputs for making things move\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo Qw\/ST connectors for plugging in compatible sensors and breakouts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in piezo speaker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB-C for programming and power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBattery connector for portable projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo removable feet for propping Explorer up on your desk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully assembled—no soldering required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProgrammable with C\/C++ or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/pimoroni\/explorer\"\u003eMicroPython\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/files\/Pimoroni_Explorer_Schematic.pdf?v=1729171995\"\u003eSchematic\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStarter Kit contents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eStarter Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e adds a hand-picked collection of sensors, controls, lights, servos, wheels, wiring and power hardware, giving you plenty to experiment with straight out of the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePimoroni Explorer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.pimoroni.com\/products\/multi-sensor-stick\"\u003eMulti-Sensor Stick\u003c\/a\u003e for environmental, light and movement sensing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA selection of red, yellow, green, blue, white and RGB LEDs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.pimoroni.com\/products\/rotary-potentiometer-1\"\u003ePotentiometer\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree 12mm switches with different coloured caps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.pimoroni.com\/products\/micro-360-degree-continuous-rotation-servo-fs90r\"\u003econtinuous-rotation servos\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo 60mm wheels for the servos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAAA battery holder—batteries are not included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHook-and-loop fastener for attaching the battery holder to Explorer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e20 pin-to-pin and 20 pin-to-socket \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.pimoroni.com\/products\/jumper-jerky-junior\"\u003ejumper wires\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.pimoroni.com\/products\/jst-sh-cable-qwiic-stemma-qt-compatible\"\u003eQw\/ST cable\u003c\/a\u003e for connecting the Multi-Sensor Stick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.pimoroni.com\/products\/usb-c-to-usb-a-cable-1m-black\"\u003eUSB-C cable\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGetting started\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePimoroni Explorer comes preloaded with our MicroPython firmware and a selection of examples showing off what it can do. Plug it in and use the on-screen menu to start exploring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/pimoroni\/explorer\"\u003eExplorer MicroPython firmware and examples\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you would prefer to use CircuitPython, take a look at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/adafruit-playground.com\/u\/tyeth\/pages\/circuitpython-on-the-pimoroni-explorer\"\u003eTyeth’s guide to installing CircuitPython on Pimoroni Explorer\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNotes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: approximately 107 × 85 × 16mm assembled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe suggest bending the two metal tabs on the included Starter Kit potentiometer sideways—or removing them with side cutters—so they do not obstruct the breadboard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf the Starter Kit switches do not slot securely into the breadboard, try carefully straightening their legs with pliers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Pimoroni","offers":[{"title":"Board Only","offer_id":42092697845843,"sku":"PIM720","price":55.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Starter Kit","offer_id":42092697878611,"sku":"PIM744","price":96.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/files\/pimoroni-explorer-oak-1.jpg?v=1723111233","url":"https:\/\/shop.pimoroni.com\/en-nz\/products\/explorer","provider":"Pimoroni Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}