MakeKit Micro Bit Hoverbit2
MakeKit Micro Bit Hoverbit2
Micro Bit Hover: bit 2 is a special kit for children to design, build and program their own hovercraft. The body of the hovercraft is made of birch veneer and its controls are based on micro: bit, a small programmable microcomputer developed for teaching programming and technology. The kit contains everything you need to assemble the Hover: bit including detailed instructions on how to build it and program the driver and controls. The kit offers a practical and creative way of learning and will help children gain knowledge in maths, science, English, programming or construction and design. MakeKit's hovercraft kit is suitable for children aged 8 and up. Micro: bit starter kit must be purchased separately, not included.
Key Features MakeKit Micro Bit Hover: bit 2
- Tutorial kit for building and programming your own hovercraft
- Built on a programmable microcomputer micro: bit not included
- Includes complete parts to assemble the hovercraft including instructions
- Detailed instructions for programming the driver and operating the machine
- The hoverboard is easy to use, crash-resistant and fully repairable
- Practical and creative learning kit
- Children will learn about maths, science, English, programming and construction and design
- Programming takes place in the free online platform MakeCode
- MakeKit Micro Bit Hover: bit 2 is suitable for children from 8 years of age
Coding school with MakeKit
For full operation of the Micro Bit Hover: bit 2 need to purchase 2 micro: bits - one for the hovercraft and one for its controls. In the case of downloading and using the app available for iPhone and Android, 1 piece of micro is sufficient: bit. Solitary programming is done in MakeCode , a free online platform for learning programming that allows you to create programs in a simple way, either by block programming (similar to putting together a puzzle) or by writing code in JavaScript or Python.
Set includes:
MakeKit Wonder control card: kit
MakeKit Lithium (LiPo) battery
Hover body: plywood bit + small parts
Propellers (including spares), servos, rubber rings, bolts and nuts
Air pocket for a floating effect
Access detailed build and coding instructions
Access to download code for remote control and drone created in MakeCode
Project descriptions and files for 3D printing to convert a hovercraft into a boat or catamaran
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Specifications can be changed without notice. Images are for illustrative purposes only.
