Parallax Cyber:bot Robot Kit With Micro:bit - Python Programmable STEM Learning

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Teachers, students, and robotics enthusiasts - this Cyber:bot kit from Parallax is an amazing way to dive into Python programming and robotics. It combines the popular BBC micro:bit module with Parallax's proven robot chassis, creating a powerful learning platform for STEM education. The cyber:bot board cleverly connects the micro:bit to a Propeller Multicore Microcontroller that handles the real-time stuff like servo motor control and sensor management, freeing up the micro:bit for your Python programs. You can use Mu software or the online MicroPython editor to code your robot's behavior. The kit includes everything to build DIY sensor circuits using touch, visible light, and infrared light sensors on the breadboard. Assembly is required but no soldering is needed, making it accessible for classrooms and beginners. It's compatible with Parallax's small robot add-ons like ultrasonic sensors, laser sensors, line followers, and crawler kits for expanding your projects. This is a joint project with NICERC (National Integrated Cyber Education Research Center), so it's designed with real educational goals in mind. You'll need 5 AA batteries (not included) to power it up. Whether you're teaching coding concepts, robotics principles, or cybersecurity fundamentals, this kit provides hands-on learning that's both educational and seriously fun. It's perfect for middle school through college level programs where students can grow from basic programming to complex robotic applications.