STEM Education with MicroBit

TL;DR: The MicroBit is a pocket-sized microcontroller designed for teaching coding and computer science to children and beginners. It's easy to use and programmable with various languages, offering a simple and fun introduction to the world of electronics and programming.

The MicroBit is a tiny, programmable microcontroller designed to make learning and teaching computer science and programming accessible and enjoyable for children. Developed by the BBC in 2015, it's part of an educational initiative aimed at inspiring digital creativity and developing skills in computing.

Physically, the MicroBit is a small circuit board equipped with an array of sensors and inputs/outputs. Key features include an LED light display, buttons, and various sensors that can detect motion, temperature, and light. It also has connection pins for attaching other devices or sensors, a built-in compass, accelerometer, and Bluetooth technology for wireless communication.

Programming the MicroBit is straightforward, making it suitable for beginners. It supports several programming languages, including JavaScript, Python, and Microsoft Block Editor, a drag-and-drop visual programming language. This versatility allows students to start with simple code and gradually advance to more complex programming concepts.

What is Kickstarter?

TL;DR: Kickstarter is a crowdfunding platform where creators can present their ideas or projects to the public, and people can financially support these projects in exchange for rewards or experiences.

Kickstarter is a popular online crowdfunding platform, designed to help bring creative projects to life. Founded in 2009, it has become a key resource for independent creators, ranging from filmmakers and musicians to designers and inventors. The core idea of Kickstarter is to provide a space where creators can pitch their project ideas to a wide audience and raise funds to realize them.

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Why Important MicroBit with STEM?

Robotik kodlamanın önemi her geçen gün artıyor. Bunun bilincindeki şirketler ve hükümetler eğitim programlarına STEM eğitimini alıyor. Ayrıca çeşitli STEM kitleri ve çipleri üretiliyor.

BBC'de bu amaçla ingiltere hükümeti desteği ile MicroBit'i geliştirdi. Bu akıllı çipin Raspberry Pi'a benzeyen bir çalışma mantığı var fakat artıları çok daha fazla.

Raspberry Pi vs. Micro:Bit

Sektörde yıllardır var olan mühendis ekibimiz bu farkları fark etti ve gelişmiş bir Micro:Bit kitinin çalışmalarına başladı: PicoBricks for Micro:Bit

What is PicoBricks for Micro:Bit?

PicoBricks for Micro:Bit is a Micro:Bit Kit developed by the Picobricks team, experts in producing STEM education kits.

This kit includes dozens of different modules, iot, smart house and agricultural learning add-ons.. 

We are waiting for you to support this amazing kit on Kickstarter. You can click the button below to access our project introduction page.