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b.Board Add-On Kit – Launch
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$50.99
Experiment with motion, mechanics, and automation using the b.Board Launch Add-On Kit! Used with the b.Board Core Kit, this kit helps you develop projects that move, sense, and react. Use motors, servos, and sensors to invent creations like temperature-activated fans or distance-sensing machines. Through hands-on building and coding, you’ll discover how technology brings ideas to life while building creativity, innovation, and problem-solving skills.
Key Benefits:
- Build and Move: Make your projects come alive with motion.
- Be a Problem Solver: Test ideas, find what works, and improve.
- Add Smart Features: Use sensors to make your inventions react.
- Think Like an Engineer: Design, create, and bring your ideas to life.
Learn how to apply coding knowledge to make technology move.
Please note: You will need the b.Board, micro:bit, and a screwdriver to use this Add-On Kit (these items are included in the b.Board Classrom Core Kit).
Pre-order by Dec 5 for mid-December delivery.
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The b.Board Launch Add-On Kit expands your b.Board learning experience into motion, mechanics, and automation. Designed to work with the b.Board Core Kit, this kit helps learners create moving systems that sense and react through hands-on projects combining creativity, coding, and real-world problem solving.
Suggested Grade Levels: Grades 4 – 12
What’s Inside
- Ultrasonic Sensor: Detects distance and movement for responsive builds.
- Micro Servo: Provides controlled rotation for turning or motion mechanisms.
- TT DC Gear Motors: Power movement and drive mechanical parts in your projects.
- Wheels: Attach to the TT DC Gear Motors to help your creations move.
- Caster Wheel and Screws: Support smooth movement and balance.
- DC Motor with Fan: Spins a small fan when powered.
- LED Lights: Add light and visual effects.
- Alligator Clips: Connect components easily without soldering.
Not Included: The b.Board v1.4, the BBC micro:bit, USB cable, battery, charger, and screwdriver are not included. These components are part of the b.Board Core Kit, which is required for operation.
Learning Focus
This kit helps learners explore how coding brings motion and mechanics to life. They design systems that move, sense, and react, developing an understanding of mechanical design, automation, and problem-solving through experimentation. Projects such as temperature-activated fans and distance-sensing machines connect engineering concepts with real-world applications.
Skill Development
This kit introduces motion control, automation, and mechanical logic through coding and electronics. Learners progress from simple motor operation and LED signalling to multi-component projects that integrate sensors, movement, and control systems, building creativity and logical thinking.
STEAM Learning Outcomes
- Science: Explore motion, energy, and force through hands-on experimentation with motors and movement.
- Technology: Use sensors, coding, and automation to create smart, responsive systems.
- Engineering: Design, build, and refine mechanical structures that move or perform tasks.
- Arts: Combine creativity and design thinking to enhance the function and appearance of your projects.
- Mathematics: Apply timing, sequencing, and measurement to control speed, motion, and distance.
Connected UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
The project resources available with this kit connect learning to the global goals below. Additional SDGs may be linked depending on each project.
- SDG 4 – Quality Education: Encourages hands-on learning in coding, mechanics, and automation through creative, real-world projects.
- SDG 7 – Affordable and Clean Energy: Inspires curiosity about energy transfer, motion, and sustainable design principles.
- SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure: Strengthens innovation, problem-solving, and early engineering skills through prototyping.
- SDG 11 – Sustainable Cities & Communities: Links automation and design thinking to concepts of efficiency, accessibility, and safety in everyday life.
What You’ll Need to Use This Kit
- b.Board Core Kit: Required for operation; it provides the essential tools and components for project completion.
- Device: Used to code, program, and run your projects. For the best experience, use a computer or laptop. If you’re using a mobile device, download the micro:bit app to connect and program your projects.
- Internet Access: Needed to access tutorials and project resources.
Holiday Launch Shipping: To receive your pre-order by December 15, please place your order by December 5. UPS delivery times apply once your order has shipped.
- Canadian Innovation
- Proudly developed in Canada to inspire creativity, sustainability, and global impact.
- Open-Source
- Built on openly shared designs and code to encourage creativity, customization, and collaboration.
- Hands-On Learning
- Encourages learning by doing with activities that support experimenting, building, testing, and exploring concepts through real experiences.
- STEAM-Aligned
- Connects Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics to support creative problem solving and interdisciplinary thinking.
- Supports Global Goals
- Aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) to connect learning to real global challenges.
- Designed for Educators and Youth
- Suitable for classroom instruction and independent exploration, offering a clear and supportive experience for both teachers and young learners.
- Tailored Learning
- Easily adapted to different teaching styles, curriculums, and learner needs.
- Broad Application
- Supports a wide range of subjects, projects, and grade levels. Polyvalence
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