DESCRIPTION
If you already have a Rapsberry Pi, you now need the 'building blocks' and projects to help you dive into all of the programming and electronic circuits fun! The Science Buddies: Circuit Building Kit for Raspberry Pi has all the electronics components you need to discover 8 fun projects using the Raspberry Pi. Explore, build, and personalize gadgets and toys with the all-in-one, reusable, electronic components.
Raspberry Pi Projects include:
- an electronic drum set,
- an interactive toy,
- smart art,
- an interactive carnival game,
- an invader alert,
- a musical light show,
- a video game,
- and computer-generated art.
The Science Buddies: Circuit Building Kit for Raspberry Pi provides a hands-on look at the inner workings of a computer by letting you build and program one yourself! Powered by your Raspberry Pi 3B+, a credit card-sized computer that will serve as the “brain” for all of your electronic gadgets, this simple circuit kit is ideally suited for a novice, but powerful enough to grow with your ideas!
It’s easy to get started with this engaging and education STEM toy! Step-by-step illustrated project instructions, including video tutorials, provide on-screen guidance as you work on DIY projects.
Circuit-building skills and programming with Scratch are taught as you go—no previous experience needed. Complete 8 different projects, each designed to teach a specific skill, so your knowledge grows with each new gadget and game that you build.
**Raspberry Pi is a trademark of the Raspberry Pi Foundation.
Instructions for this electronics kit are available online. See below for links to the instructions and more.
You will also need from home: A television or computer monitor with an HDMI connection and a USB keyboard & mouse. If you have a TV or monitor with a DVI or VGA input, you will need an adapter. If your monitor does not have built-in speakers, you will need external speakers or headphones. In addition, several of the projects require craft materials of your choice including, cardboard, paper, tape, scissors, crayons, or markers.
Note: A laptop computer will not work with the Raspberry Pi. You need either a television with HDMI support or a standalone monitor with HDMI support.
NOTE: This electronic kit may be ineligible for some promotions.
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MORE INFORMATION
For instructions for all 8 projects, as well as initial setup and FAQ information, please see Getting Started with your Raspberry Pi Projects Kit!
CONTENTS
Science Buddies: Circuit Building Kit for Raspberry Pi Includes:
- 1 Female GPIO Ribbon Cable
- 2 Magnet Disks, 0.709 in
- 2 Miniature Photocells
- 1 Breadboard, white, self-adhesive
- 10 Alligator Test Leads, assorted colors
- 1 PIR Motion Sensor
- 20 LEDs, 5 mm, simon colors
- 20 330 Ohm Resistors, 1/4 Watt
- 2 Music Wires, 6 in, cut to length
- 1 Pi Wedge B+ Preassembled Subassembly
- 2 Reed Switches, insulated
- 2 Push-Button Reset Switches
- 10 Male-Male Jumper Wires, Premium, 6 in, assorted colors
- 10 Male-Female Jumper Wires, Premium, 12 in, assorted colors
- 1 Science Buddies SD card preloaded with Raspbian and quick link to Science Buddies instructions, 16GB
You will also need from home:
A television or computer monitor with an HDMI connection and a USB keyboard and mouse. If you have a TV or monitor with a DVI or VGA input, you will need an adapter. If your monitor does not have built-in speakers, you will need external speakers or headphones. In addition, several of the projects require craft materials of your choice including, cardboard, paper, tape, scissors, crayons, or markers.
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