{"product_id":"kitronik-craft-code-for-the-bbc-micro-bit-kt56132","title":"Kitronik Craft \u0026 Code for the BBC micro:bit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--\n.leftab\n        { \n  float: left; \n  width: 50%; \n  } \n  .rightab\n  { \n  float: right; \n  width:50%; \n  }\n  img \n  { \n  max-width: 100%;; \n  height: auto; \n  }\n  @media screen and (max-width:\n        666px) \n  {\n  .leftab\n  {\n  float: none; \n  width: auto; \n  }\n  .rightab\n  {\n  float: none; \n  width: auto; \n  }\n  }\n--\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"leftab\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/56132_description-kitronik-craft-and-code-board-single-features-left.jpg?v=1736341309\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rightab\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/56132_description-kitronik-craft-and-code-board-single-features-right_755021ef-d508-41f0-9f85-36281afaa841.jpg?v=1737457571\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 140%;text-align: center\"\u003eGet creative by combining the BBC micro:bit and electrical components with Kitronik Craft \u0026amp; Code! Designed by Teachers and tested by Pupils for learners aged 8+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kitronik Craft \u0026amp; Code for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/56100-bbc-micro-bit-v2-board-only\"\u003eBBC micro:bit\u003c\/a\u003e is a fun and engaging way for students to learn about coding as part of wider craft-based projects. Using any version of the BBC micro:bit, this board allows beginners 8+ to design and control various craft projects using \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/makecode.microbit.org\/\"\u003eMakeCode for micro:bit\u003c\/a\u003e. MakeCode is an intuitive, block-based coding environment.\u003cspan\u003e Everything that is needed is contained within the box, except for the standard classroom craft materials each project requires and the components listed in the ‘Requires’ section below.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit ships with a getting started booklet. The booklet serves as an introduction to the board and the additional supplied parts. It also introduces the user to the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/collections\/microbit-and-accessories\"\u003emicro:bit\u003c\/a\u003e, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/makecode.microbit.org\/\"\u003eMakeCode\u003c\/a\u003e editor, writing code with the editor, and how to run programs on the micro:bit. Additionally, the booklet contains two full projects, the documentation walks the user through each project step, including creating the code.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProject 1: Carousel Project – \u003c\/strong\u003eThis project will help you craft your tabletop carousel, and then program it to make it run like the real thing! Decorate your carousel with pencils, paint or mixed materials to make it your own. \u003cstrong\u003eBonus:\u003c\/strong\u003e We have even included instructions on how to make your own fully-operating safety barrier!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProject 2: Night Light Project – \u003c\/strong\u003eThis project will help you to craft your touch-operated night light. Decorate your lampshade with stars, planets or your own design to really make it your own. Touch-operated night lights allow you to choose your brightness level to suit your needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardware: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe kit is supplied with the following hardware; Craft and Code board, a servo, a motor, a pack of crocodile leads, a bulb holder, a bulb, and a finnboard board wheel –for use with the motor in one of the included projects. The hardware is connected to the board using crocodile leads, except for the servo, and the board is clearly marked for connecting the devices.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c!--\n#slider {\n overflow: hidden;\n margin: 0 auto;\n}\n#slider figure {\n position: relative;\n width: 600%;\n margin: 0;\n left: 0;\n animation: 18s slider infinite;\n}\n#slider figure img {\n float: left;\n width: 16.66%;\n}\n@keyframes slider {\n 0% {\n  left: 0;\n }\n 16.66% {\n  left: 0;\n }\n 33.32% {\n  left: -100%;\n }\n 50% {\n  left: -200%;\n }\n 66.66% {\n  left: -300%;\n }\n 83.32% {\n  left: -400%;\n }\n 100% {\n  left: -500%;\n }\n}\n--\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"width: 100%;max-width: 1000px\" id=\"slider\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/resources.kitronik.co.uk\/images\/other\/56132_carousel-kitronik-craft-and-code-microbit-board-single-1.jpg\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/resources.kitronik.co.uk\/images\/other\/56132_carousel-kitronik-craft-and-code-microbit-board-single-2.jpg\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/resources.kitronik.co.uk\/images\/other\/56132_carousel-kitronik-craft-and-code-microbit-board-single-3.jpg\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/resources.kitronik.co.uk\/images\/other\/56132_carousel-kitronik-craft-and-code-microbit-board-single-4.jpg\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/resources.kitronik.co.uk\/images\/other\/56132_carousel-kitronik-craft-and-code-microbit-board-single-5.jpg\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/resources.kitronik.co.uk\/images\/other\/56132_carousel-kitronik-craft-and-code-microbit-board-single-1.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe board requires 3 x AA batteries (Not included – available separately here.) The board features an AA battery cage on the underside. These batteries power the board, the inserted micro:bit, and the devices attached to the board. The operating voltage of the board is 3.5V – 4.5V, with a max current draw of 470mA (Typical – 350mA). If the board is powered on with no micro:bit inserted, it will draw approximately 9.5mA. To protect the batteries, there is an on\/off switch on the board. See the Datasheet for more detailed electrical information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoding: \u003c\/strong\u003e The board has been designed for use with the MakeCode Blocks editor for micro:bit. Kitronik has designed a custom MakeCode extension to support the use of the Craft and Code board in the MakeCode editor. This extension contains all of the blocks required to take control of every aspect of the board and the hardware connected to it. It can be added by clicking on the Extensions tab. See the Datasheet for more detailed information on the blocks contained in the extension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNote:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis kit is also available as a classroom-orientated \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/56120-kitronik-lesson-in-a-box-craft-code-for-the-bbc-micro-bit\"\u003eLesson in a box \u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA micro:bit is not included. The kit works with both v1 and V2 micro:bits, a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/56100-bbc-micro-bit-v2-board-only\"\u003eV2 micro:bit can be obtained here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBatteries are not included. AA batteries can be obtained \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/pro-elec-alkaline-aa-battery\"\u003eseparately here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA USB cable is not included. A USB cable can be obtained \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/pro-elec-alkaline-aa-battery\"\u003eseparately here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/56132_description-kitronik-craft-and-code-board-single-features-callout.jpg?v=1736341365\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt is an innovative environment for beginners to learn about building circuits and constructing projects that incorporate electronics and code.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe board works with micro:bit V1 \u0026amp; V2.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe kit is supplied with a servo, a motor, a pack of crocodile leads, a bulb holder, a bulb, and a Finnboard board wheel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo tools are required, the included servo connects via a standard connector and all other devices are connected with crocodile leads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe board has clear markings to indicate how to connect each device correctly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe included printed guide acts as an introduction to the board, MakeCode, coding with the editor, and also includes two projects to work through.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe projects contain step-by-step guides, including full code examples.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKitronik has designed a custom MakeCode extension to support the use of the Craft and Code board in the MakeCode editor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Kitronik Extension features all of the blocks required to take control of the board’s features.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe board requires 3 x AA batteries, which provide power for the board, the micro:bit, and the connected devices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdditionally, there is an onboard on\/off switch to help prolong the life of the batteries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis kit is also available as a classroom-orientated \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/56120-kitronik-lesson-in-a-box-craft-code-for-the-bbc-micro-bit\"\u003eLesson in a box \u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eContents:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Kitronik Craft \u0026amp; Code boards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 x \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/2407-crocodile-leads-pack-of-10\"\u003eCrocodile Leads, 1\/2 a pack of 10\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/25113-in-line-geared-tt-hobby-motor-with-wires-croc-clips\"\u003eIn-Line Geared TT Hobby Motor with wires – Croc Clips\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/2565-180-mini-servo\"\u003eMini 180 Degree Resin Gear Servo SG90\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/3516-mes-lamp-holder-with-plastic-base-pack-of-25\"\u003eMES Lamp Holder (with Plastic Base)\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x MES Bulb 4.5V.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/collections\/coding\/products\/56131-refill-pack-of-motor-discs-for-craft-code-pack-of-50\"\u003eFinnboard wheel\u003c\/a\u003e, for use as a motor accessory.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Craft and Code Booklet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions (Craft \u0026amp; Code board):\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 89mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth: 62mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight (Max): 29.5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVideo:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"youtube-video-container\" style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"youtube-frame\" data-embed=\"MTrUScsJAsw\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRequires:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/56100-bbc-micro-bit-v2-board-only\"\u003eBBC micro:bit\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/pro-elec-alkaline-aa-battery\"\u003eAA Batteries\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/pro-elec-alkaline-aa-battery\"\u003eUSB Cable\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeneral craft materials are required for each experiment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eResources:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCraft and Code board \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/resources.kitronik.co.uk\/pdf\/56120-56132-kitronik-craft-and-code-board-single-lesson-in-a-box-datasheet.pdf\"\u003eDatasheet\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotor \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/resources.kitronik.co.uk\/pdf\/2547-yellow-right-angled-geared-hobby-motor-datasheet.pdf\"\u003eDatasheet\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/blogs\/resources\/kitronik-craft-and-code-for-bbc-micro-bit-assets-page\"\u003eAll Craft and Code assets\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/blogs\/resources\/kitronik-craft-code-single-pack-booklet-answers\"\u003eBooklet Answers Page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis kit is also available as a classroom-orientated \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/56120-kitronik-lesson-in-a-box-craft-code-for-the-bbc-micro-bit\"\u003eLesson in a box \u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDocuments \u0026amp; Downloads\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"resources-text\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCraft and Code board \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/resources.kitronik.co.uk\/pdf\/56120-56132-kitronik-craft-and-code-board-single-lesson-in-a-box-datasheet.pdf\"\u003eDatasheet\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotor \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/resources.kitronik.co.uk\/pdf\/2547-yellow-right-angled-geared-hobby-motor-datasheet.pdf\"\u003eDatasheet\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/blogs\/resources\/kitronik-craft-and-code-for-bbc-micro-bit-assets-page\"\u003eAll Craft and Code assets\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/blogs\/resources\/kitronik-craft-code-single-pack-booklet-answers\"\u003eBooklet Answers Page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis kit is also available as a classroom-orientated \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/56120-kitronik-lesson-in-a-box-craft-code-for-the-bbc-micro-bit\"\u003eLesson in a box \u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable class=\"tech_info\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProcessor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e BBC micro\u0026amp;colon;bit (V1 or V2)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e 3.5 – 4.5V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTypical current draw\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e 470mA (Approx.  - depending on use)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTypical battery life\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e 2 hrs 30 minutes (depending on use)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuiescent current\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e 11mA (Approx. 60 hrs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBattery types\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e Alkaline\/ NimH\/ NiCad\/ ZnCl2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNumber of batteries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e 3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSize of the battery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e AA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal number of connection pads\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e 7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLamp pads\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e 2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMotor pads\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e 2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTouchpad pads\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e 1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSwitch pads\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e 2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNumber of mounting holes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e 4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePCB length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e 88.6mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePCB width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e 61.6mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSize of mounting holes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e M3 (3.3mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBattery pack size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e 3 x AA \/ EQUI\/ UM 3x3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emicro\u0026amp;colon;bit edge connector\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e 1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Kitronik","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42659322789970,"sku":"KT56132","price":48.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0735\/0383\/files\/56132_large-kitronik-craft-and-code-board-single-box-parts_f0d0f9d2-ab4c-4939-9603-4ca7af7844a5.jpg?v=1788057506","url":"https:\/\/www.pakronics.com.au\/products\/kitronik-craft-code-for-the-bbc-micro-bit-kt56132","provider":"Pakronics®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}