scroll:bit micro:bit Kit

by Pimoroni

Build and code your own wearable bear badge with our scroll:bit micro:bit kit. Hang it around your neck and code it to be a name badge, fortune teller, or tilt-activated ghost.

Our Pimoroni bit:kits make it simple for anyone to get started with making and coding! They contain everything* you need to build them, learn how to use them, and code them. They include friendly instruction cards, a cable to connect and code the micro:bit, and a battery pack to keep your code running when you've disconnected from your computer.

*Just add a desktop or tablet computer to code your micro:bit

Kit contents

  • Now contains micro:bit v2!
  • Pimoroni scroll:bit board
  • Bear badge acrylic pieces
  • Spare t-shirts (purple, orange, green)
  • Colourful Pimoroni lanyard
  • Battery box (includes 2x AAA batteries)
  • Micro-USB cable
  • Instruction/activity cards
  • Sticker sheet
  • Reusable kit box

Activities included

  • Building your bear badge
  • Installing the scroll:bit library
  • Displaying words on scroll:bit
  • Coding a fortune teller
  • Coding a tilt-controlled ghost

scroll:bit features

  • Comes fully-assembled and ready to use
  • 17x7 matrix of bright white pixels (119 total)
  • Individual PWM brightness control of each pixel
  • Uses the IS31FL3731 LED matrix driver chip
  • Microsoft MakeCode support
  • No soldering required!

11 customer reviews

3 years ago
I found it very cool and there isn't that many STEM toys orientated towards girls. This was a present for my niece who is 7. I am sure she'll enjoy the whole challenge.
by Diana about scroll:bit micro:bit Kit via REVIEWS.io
3 years ago
A very simple kit to help a new learner adapt to coding the micro:bit for the first few times. Well presented & packaged and at a reasonable price. As usual, the delivery speed & quality from Pimoroni was first class.
by Jim about scroll:bit micro:bit Kit via REVIEWS.io
3 years ago
My 9 year old asked for one as he used one in school. Unable to purchase just the basic microbit I went with this version that had the scroll unit. Unfortunately the battery adapter was faulty but Pimoroni delivered a new one in less than a week over the Xmas period. Amazing bit of kit for the price
by James about scroll:bit micro:bit Kit via REVIEWS.io
3 years ago
The only way we could source daddy a microbit v2 for Christmas so he can program along side his small people.
by Jayne about scroll:bit micro:bit Kit via REVIEWS.io
3 years ago
Really enjoyed this kit! We couldn't figure out what to do with the battery when it was being worn. Unless I am missing something it seems like it should be connected so it doesn't just hang.
by Anonymous about scroll:bit micro:bit Kit via REVIEWS.io
4 years ago
Works well, easy to assemble. It just lacks a fixing for the battery, I had to use an adhesive tape. Then library on github has all you need to code it easily in micropython.
by Michel about scroll:bit micro:bit Kit via REVIEWS.io
5 years ago
My son really enjoyed putting this together and learning how to program it. It iwll become a show and tell for school.
by Erick about scroll:bit micro:bit Kit via REVIEWS.io
5 years ago
Great little kit! My daughter (almost 7) loved putting it together and following the example code to make a fortune teller. The code cards are great for getting started and inspiring creativity!
by Ben about scroll:bit micro:bit Kit via REVIEWS.io