Let's Start Coding Base Kit

Let's Start Coding Base Kit

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Our price: $100.00

Ages: 8+

Grades: 4th+

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Product Code: 152-123

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Let's Start Coding Base Kit

Do you have an imaginative child who does not want to actually solder circuits but would love the opportunity to tinker with them? Let's Start Coding Base Kit, designed by parents, educators, and engineers, gives your creative child a chance to experience hands-on coding. Using the same code language used at NASA, Let's Start Coding teaches C++ coding through 50 kid-friendly projects. With a computer and Let's Start Coding, kids learn how computer programming can control physical objects. And they get immediate feedback by plugging in and coding the LED lights and speaker. Parents who are new to coding will be grateful that each project incorporates an online video. It will take your child through the code line by line, clearly explaining the concepts at work. Students with no prior experience will learn how to edit, compile, and execute code with Let's Start Coding.

Manufacturer Description
Base 2 contains 12 electronic components that will get kids 8-12 started coding in no time. Combine LEDs, a speaker, buttons, turn knob, and programmable microcontroller to create over 50 projects that use real, typed code!

PROJECTS
Using the free software for Windows, Mac, or Chromebook desktops or laptops (no tablets or phones), coders can complete the following projects:
  • Blink an LED
  • Play Tones on a Speaker
  • Hold Button for LED Light
  • LED Flashlight
  • Cycle LED Color with Button
  • Four Note Piano
  • Four Note Piano with LED synchronized
  • Button-Activated Siren
  • LED Fader
  • Automatic Siren
  • Random Tone Generator
  • and more!

    • SPECS & DETAILS
  • Coding in the C++ (see-plus-plus) coding language
  • Microcontroller is ATMEGA 328P, like the Arduino Uno board
  • Software is compatible with Windows 7, 8, 10 and Mac OSX 10.9 and above, plus Chromebooks
  • Software requires internet connection to code
  • No batteries are required - the board is powered by the USB port
    • Features
    What's in the box:
  • Maker Board 2 microcontroller
  • Two multicolor LED lights
  • One red, one green, and one blue single color LED lights
  • Mini speaker
  • Turn Knob
  • Retractable USB cable
  • Reference cards for each component and common code concepts such as loops, functions, syntax, and 'if' statements.


    • Customer Reviews

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    Jill W.
    Interesting, but not a great fit for us

    We were excited to get our daughter introduced to coding, and thought this would be a good tool. For us, it was a bad fit and we need something that's a little more beginner-friendly.

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    Tatyana L.
    Great Coding Kit!

    My 5th grader likes how instructions are easy to understand. They can do independently and boost their confidence in coding after each lesson.

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    KS
    AWESOME!

    My 11 and 13 yo love it! They are able to go through the lessons completely independently, which is great because I know nothing about coding! There are step by step instructions on the included cards, videos and instructions on the website where they are going through the lessons and fun games to learn about coding. So far it is their favorite elective we purchased this year! Highly recommend!