{"title":"Science \u0026 Environment 環境與科學","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"silcone-tube-for-use-with-water-pumps","title":"Silcone tube for use with water pumps","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis silicone tube is for use with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.etchkshop.com\/products\/3v-vertical-submersible-water-pump\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e3V Vertical Submersible Water Pump\u003c\/a\u003e. It can either be used to replace the existing tubing or if you require additional tubing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tube has an outside diameter of 9.4mm and an inside diameter of 6.4, providing a water-tight fit when used with the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.etchkshop.com\/products\/3v-vertical-submersible-water-pump\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/25110-3v-vertical-submersible-water-pump\"\u003e3V Vertical Submersible Water Pump\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tubing can be easily cut with scissors to your exact requirements and any excess can be coiled and stored until needed. The tubing is made from silicone, will not leak unless punctured, and is resistant to abrasion. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor use with the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/25110-3v-vertical-https:\/\/www.etchkshop.com\/products\/3v-vertical-submersible-water-pumpsubmersible-water-pump\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/25110-3v-vertical-submersible-water-pump\"\u003e3V Vertical Submersible Water Pump\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe tubing can be easily cut with scissors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade from silicone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt will not leak unless punctured.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbrasion resistant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eContents:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilicone tube for use with water pumps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAvailable in the following lengths:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1M - SKU: 25114\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5M - SKU: 2569.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 1m\/5m.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInside Diameter: 6.4mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutside Diameter: 9.4mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Kitronik","offers":[{"title":"1 m","offer_id":45481524265217,"sku":"25114","price":22.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 m","offer_id":45481524297985,"sku":"2570","price":72.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0214\/4060\/files\/25114_large-1m-silicon-tube-for-r385-diaphragm-pump-vert-submersible-pump_c39bc832-788c-4824-88b2-79bdd6f9a305_900x_1.jpg?v=1722652511"},{"product_id":"sparkfun-weather-bit","title":"SparkFun Weather:bit","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMeasure \u003cspan\u003ebarometric pressure, relative humidity and temperature readings, wind speed, direction, rain gauge and soil readings for the BBC micro:bit\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-6\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SparkFun weather:bit is a fully loaded “carrier” board for the micro:bit that, when combined with the micro:bit, provides you with a fully functional weather station. With the weather:bit you will have access to barometric pressure, relative humidity and temperature readings. There are also connections on this carrier board to optional sensors such as wind speed, direction, rain gauge and soil readings! The micro:bit has a lot of features and a lot of potential for weather data collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-6\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"300\" height=\"168.75\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/APcshxydBYI\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe weather:bit connects to the micro:bit via an edge connector at the top of the board, making setup easy. This creates a handy way to swap out micro:bits for programming, while still providing reliable connections to all of the different pins on the micro:bit. We have also included serial and I2C ports on the weather:bit for optimized connectivity if you so choose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOnboard temperature, humidity, pressure and light sensor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnectors for soil moisture and soil temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnectors for wind speed, direction and rainfall gauges\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdge connector for easy micro:bit integration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExperiment guides\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learn.sparkfun.com\/tutorials\/microclimate-kit-experiment-guide\/about-the-weatherbit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eAbout the weather:bit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learn.sparkfun.com\/tutorials\/microclimate-kit-experiment-guide\/installing-the-weatherbit-package-in-makecode\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eInstalling the weather\"bit package in MakeCode\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-6\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learn.sparkfun.com\/tutorials\/microclimate-kit-experiment-guide\/experiment-1-reading-the-temperature-humidity-and-pressure\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eExperiment 1: Reading the Temperature, Humidity and Pressure\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ciframe width=\"300\" height=\"168.75\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/oW3E5AJUJ7Y\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-6\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learn.sparkfun.com\/tutorials\/microclimate-kit-experiment-guide\/experiment-2-reading-the-light-level\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eExperiment 2: Reading the Light Level\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"300\" height=\"168.75\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/01kFm0M2S9A\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-6\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learn.sparkfun.com\/tutorials\/microclimate-kit-experiment-guide\/experiment-3-reading-the-soil-moisture\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eExperiment 3: Reading the Soil Moisture\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"300\" height=\"168.75\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Lg0xzEryT4E\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-6\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learn.sparkfun.com\/tutorials\/microclimate-kit-experiment-guide\/experiment-4-reading-the-soil-temperature\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eExperiment 4: Reading the Soil Temperature\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003ciframe width=\"300\" height=\"168.75\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AcU1H5NyA8Q\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExperiment 7\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learn.sparkfun.com\/tutorials\/microclimate-kit-experiment-guide\/experiment-7-logging-to-the-microsd-card\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eExperiment 7: Logging to the MicroSD Card\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are almost done with our whirlwind series of weather experiments. In this final experiment we will look at how to log all of this amazing weather data to a microSD card using the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.etchkshop.com\/collections\/bbc-micro-bit\/products\/sparkfun-openlog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eOpenLog.\u003c\/a\u003e    ..... \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learn.sparkfun.com\/tutorials\/microclimate-kit-experiment-guide\/experiment-7-logging-to-the-microsd-card\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003emore \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SparkFun","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1578240245790,"sku":"DEV-15837","price":147.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0214\/4060\/products\/14214-01.jpg?v=1506596506"},{"product_id":"sparkfun-soil-moisture-sensor-with-screw-terminals","title":"SparkFun Soil Moisture Sensor (with Screw Terminals)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe SparkFun Soil Moisture Sensor is a simple breakout for measuring the moisture in soil and similar materials.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe soil moisture sensor is pretty straightforward to use. The two large, exposed pads function as probes for the sensor, together acting as a variable resistor. The more water that is in the soil means the better the conductivity between the pads will be, resulting in a lower resistance and a higher SIG out. This version of the Soil Moisture Sensor includes a 3-pin screw pin terminal pre-soldered to the board for easy wiring and setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo get the SparkFun Soil Moisture Sensor functioning, all you will need is to connect the VCC and GND pins to your micro:bit or  Arduino-based device (or compatible development board). You will receive a SIG out, which will depend on the amount of water in the soil. One commonly known issue with soil moisture senors is their short lifespan when exposed to a moist environment. To combat this, we’ve had the PCB coated in gold finishing (ENIG, or Electroless Nickel Immersion Gold).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: Check the Hookup Guide below for assembly and weatherproofing instructions, as well as a simple example project that you can put together yourself!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learn.sparkfun.com\/tutorials\/soil-moisture-sensor-hookup-guide?_ga=2.91321690.1711993951.1506591009-1054668848.1501639327\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e Getting Started with the Soil Moisture sensor guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"300\" height=\"168.75\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1h6D_pkeoks\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SparkFun","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1579780177950,"sku":"SEN-13637","price":60.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0214\/4060\/products\/13637-Action.jpg?v=1506595842"},{"product_id":"kitronik-smart-greenhouse-kit-for-the-bbc-micro-bit","title":"Kitronik Smart Greenhouse Kit for the BBC micro:bit","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 140%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 140%; text-align: center;\"\u003eUnlock the secrets of nature with code, engineering, and the Kitronik Smart Greenhouse Kit for BBC micro:bit!  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/UvfwFlncpvk\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kitronik Smart Greenhouse Kit for the BBC micro:bit provides an exciting way to learn about the relationship between plants and their environment. The user will learn how to monitor environmental conditions and then how to build automated systems that react to them. Grow a crop of plants with this smart greenhouse that can be coded to monitor and automatically water them so that you can get them growing perfectly. This kit is compatible with both the micro:bit V1 and the new microbit V2. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-6\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0254\/1191\/1743\/files\/5699_description-1-kitronik-greenhouse-kit-microbit-left.jpg?v=1605537528\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-6\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0254\/1191\/1743\/files\/5699_description-2-kitronik-greenhouse-kit-microbit-right.jpg?v=1605537669\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit comprises a two-part plastic greenhouse, Kitronik environmental control board, water pump, Kitronik ZIP Stick, and Mini Prong soils moisture sensor. Also included are 5 crocodile clips, ZIP extension cable and a small screwdriver. Just add a micro:bit, seeds, and then some water and you will have everything you need!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit also ships with detailed assembly and coding instructions that will get you up and cultivating in no time. There are also 7 online MakeCode tutorials that build in complexity as you progress through them. They cover everything from gathering sensor data and having the system automatically react to it, to visual user interfaces and more. It is recommended that the user\/student complete the tutorials in order for the best learning experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDetails\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the heart of the micro:bit controlled Kitronik Smart Greenhouse Kit is the Kitronik environmental control board. This board provides a variety of sensor inputs and connection points for the BBC micro:bit (V1 \u0026amp; V2) and provides the ability to control outputs for devices such as a water pump, fan, servo or heater pad. This makes it ideal for feedback control systems, such as the smart greenhouse kit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0254\/1191\/1743\/files\/5697_description-1-kitronik-environmental-board--microbit-callout.jpg?v=1605000688\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe environmental control board can be coded with the MakeCode editor and Kitronik have produced a set of custom blocks to make the job as simple as possible. There are blocks for reading input and for controlling additional devices such as a pump. This can be added via the add Extensions function in the editor by searching “Kitronik” or from\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/KitronikLtd\/pxt-kitronik-smart-greenhouse\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/github.com\/KitronikLtd\/pxt-kitronik-smart-greenhouse\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe default crop for these types of experiments is often cress, as it is quick growing, requires little tending, and can be harvested when they are approximately 5cm tall (within a few days). Cress is also practically a superfood, this alone could easily become the subject of an entire lesson. Despite all of its benefits, cress is not the only option. There are other sprouting plants, such as sprouting white mustard, which also grows quickly and can be harvested when they are 5cm tall. You can also look into micro-herbs\/micro-greens, these too are usually ready to harvest within a week and offer an excellent and aromatic alternative. Once you have chosen your preferred crop type you then need to choose a suitable soil. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis kit does not come with a BBC micro:bit but will work with either a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBBC micro:bit V1 or a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBBC micro:bit V2.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis kit is not waterproof. If you get the board wet, please turn off and allow to fully dry. Risk of shock is very small, but please be cautious.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0254\/1191\/1743\/files\/5699_description-3-kitronik-greenhouse-kit-microbit-callout.jpg?v=1605539102\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0254\/1191\/1743\/files\/5699_description-3-kitronik-greenhouse-kit-microbit-callout.jpg?v=1605539102\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild automated growing systems that react to changeable environmental conditions with the Kitronik Greenhouse Kit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis kit is compatible with both\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emicro:bit V1\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emicrobit V2.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe kit comes with detailed assembly and coding instructions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAt the heart of the kit is the kitronik Environmental control board that was specifically designed to be the control hub for this kit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey features of the Environmental control board are;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe board features a number of sensor inputs that can be coded to control the board's outputs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere is an onboard BME 280 environmental temperature, barometric pressure and humidity sensor and a separate Real-Time Clock (RTC).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe board also features an onboard piezo buzzer, 2 1A outputs (ideal for a water pump, heater pads or fan), 3 status ZIP LEDs, a ZIP LED expansion connector and servo output. In addition to these, 3 BBC micro:bit pins are broken out to croc-clip connections as further inputs and outputs, along with pads for 3V and GND.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt can be powered via the onboard 3xAA battery holder or the 2.1mm DC Jack, and the power controlled via the on\/off switch with an adjacent LED indicator.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere are also 7 online MakeCode tutorials that introduce you to all of the features of the board.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrops such as cress, sprouting white mustard and micro-herbs\/micro-greens are ideal for use with this kit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCode it with the MakeCode editor using the Kitronik custom code blocks for the Environmental control board.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eContents:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 x Moulded plastic greenhouse enclosure parts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.etchkshop.com\/collections\/bbc-micro-bit\/products\/kitronik-smart-greenhouse-kit-for-the-bbc-micro-bit\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKitronik Environmental Control Board\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor micro:bit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.etchkshop.com\/collections\/bbc-micro-bit\/products\/3v-vertical-submersible-water-pump\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWater Pump\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.etchkshop.com\/collections\/bbc-micro-bit\/products\/zip-stick\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKitronik ZIP Stick\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.etchkshop.com\/collections\/kitronik\/products\/kitronik-mini-prong-soil-moisture-sensor-for-bbc-micro-bit\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMini Prong Moisture Sensor\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 x\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.etchkshop.com\/collections\/bbc-micro-bit\/products\/miniature-28mm-crocodile-clip-leads-pack-of-10\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCrocodile Leads\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x ZIP extension cable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.etchkshop.com\/products\/screwdriver-yellow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eScrewdriver\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUser guide Booklet, containing assembly and coding instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild automated growing systems that react to changeable environmental conditions with the Kitronik Greenhouse Kit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis kit is compatible with both\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emicro:bit V1\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emicrobit V2.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe kit comes with detailed assembly and coding instructions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAt the heart of the kit is the kitronik Environmental control board that was specifically designed to be the control hub for this kit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey features of the Environmental control board are;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe board features a number of sensor inputs that can be coded to control the board's outputs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere is an onboard BME 280 environmental temperature, barometric pressure and humidity sensor and a separate Real-Time Clock (RTC).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe board also features an onboard piezo buzzer, 2 1A outputs (ideal for a water pump, heater pads or fan), 3 status ZIP LEDs, a ZIP LED expansion connector and servo output. In addition to these, 3 BBC micro:bit pins are broken out to croc-clip connections as further inputs and outputs, along with pads for 3V and GND.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt can be powered via the onboard 3xAA battery holder or the 2.1mm DC Jack, and the power controlled via the on\/off switch with an adjacent LED indicator.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere are also 7 online MakeCode tutorials that introduce you to all of the features of the board.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrops such as cress, sprouting white mustard and micro-herbs\/micro-greens are ideal for use with this kit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCode it with the MakeCode editor using the Kitronik custom code blocks for the Environmental control board. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eContents:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 x Moulded plastic greenhouse enclosure parts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/5697-kitronik-environmental-board-for-bbc-micro-bit\"\u003eKitronik Environmental Control Board\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor micro:bit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/25110-3v-vertical-submersible-water-pump\"\u003eWater Pump\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/35129-zip-strip\"\u003eKitronik ZIP Stick\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/56107-kitronik-mini-prong-soil-moisture-sensor-for-bbc-micro-bit\"\u003eMini Prong Moisture Sensor\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 x\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/2483-crocodile-leads-10-pk-short-50mm-wires-with-alligator-clips\"\u003eCrocodile Leads\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x ZIP extension cable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/2615-10-screwdrivers-pack-of-10\"\u003eScrewdriver\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUser guide Booklet, containing assembly and coding instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eMakeCode guides\/Resources\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGo direct to the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/blogs\/resources\/kitronik-greenhouse-kit-online-makecode-tutorials\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSmart Greenhouse Kit online tutorials\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ehttps:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/blogs\/resources\/kitronik-greenhouse-kit-online-makecode-tutorials\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/resources.kitronik.co.uk\/pdf\/5697-kitronik-environmental-board-for-bbc-micro-bit-datasheet.pdf\" title=\"Environmental Control Board for the BBC micro:bit\n datasheet pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEnvironmental Control Board Datasheet\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0254\/1191\/1743\/files\/pdf_icon_8e42f9e6-ae48-4250-9bd9-3a2c59c1eccb.gif?v=1600101273\" alt=\"pdf_icon.gif\" width=\"25\" height=\"24\" style=\"vertical-align: middle;\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeven online MakeCode tutorials for the Kitronik Smart Greenhouse Kit;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/makecode.microbit.org\/#tutorial:https:\/\/github.com\/KitronikLtd\/pxt-kitronik-smart-greenhouse\/a_VisualThermometerTutorial\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVisual Thermometer\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/makecode.microbit.org\/#tutorial:https:\/\/github.com\/KitronikLtd\/pxt-kitronik-smart-greenhouse\/b_UsingZIPLEDHueTutorial\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eZIP LED hue\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eC -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/makecode.microbit.org\/#tutorial:https:\/\/github.com\/KitronikLtd\/pxt-kitronik-smart-greenhouse\/c_AutoWateringTutorial\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAuto-watering\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eD -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/makecode.microbit.org\/#tutorial:https:\/\/github.com\/KitronikLtd\/pxt-kitronik-smart-greenhouse\/d_GrowLightTutorial\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGrowlight\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eE -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/makecode.microbit.org\/#tutorial:https:\/\/github.com\/KitronikLtd\/pxt-kitronik-smart-greenhouse\/e_TimeSchedulingTutorial\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTimed watering\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eF -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/makecode.microbit.org\/#tutorial:https:\/\/github.com\/KitronikLtd\/pxt-kitronik-smart-greenhouse\/f_DIYWaterLevelSensorTutorial\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWater level sensing\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eG -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/makecode.microbit.org\/#tutorial:https:\/\/github.com\/KitronikLtd\/pxt-kitronik-smart-greenhouse\/g_DataLoggingTutorial\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDatalogging\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/blogs\/resources\/green-energy-adding-a-solar-panel-to-the-kitronik-smart-greenhouse\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAdding a Solar Panel to the Environmental Control Board\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTech Talks \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/yuFDh0LiG_Y\" target=\"_blank\"\u003elive stream playback\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExample code below. Monitors temperature, humidity, soil moisture, and makes use of the LEDs\/ZIP LEDs. Click the edit button at the top of the embedded editor, or the download link at the bottom of the editor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position: relative; height: 0; padding-bottom: 70%; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/makecode.microbit.org\/#pub:_E4v1CpCL4REa\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" sandbox=\"allow-popups allow-forms allow-scripts allow-same-origin\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kitronik","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37771013521563,"sku":"5699","price":423.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0214\/4060\/products\/5699_additional-3-kitronik-greenhouse-kit-microbit_1000x_f1763579-0f8f-4a13-b257-c7fa3ad8e313.jpg?v=1611472671"},{"product_id":"kitronik-environmental-control-board-for-bbc-micro-bit","title":"Kitronik Environmental Control Board for BBC micro:bit","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eUnlock the secrets of nature with code, engineering, and the Environmental Control Board for micro:bit!\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/cx4gqGNReLQ\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kitronik environmental control board provides a variety of sensor inputs and connection points for the BBC micro:bit (V1 \u0026amp; V2) and provides the ability to control outputs for devices such as a water pump, fan, servo or heater pad. This makes it ideal for feedback control systems. This board is also supplied as part of the Kitronik Smart Greenhouse Kit.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-6\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0254\/1191\/1743\/files\/5697_description-2-kitronik-environmental-board--microbit-left.jpg?v=1605000470\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-6\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0254\/1191\/1743\/files\/5697_description-3-kitronik-environmental-board--microbit-right.jpg?v=1605000613\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDetails\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BBC microbit slots directly into the board via an integrated edge connector. The micro:bit can then read input from the onboard BME 280 environmental temperature, barometric pressure and humidity sensor and also the Real-Time Clock. There is an onboard piezo buzzer, 2 x 1A outputs (ideal for a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/25110-3v-vertical-submersible-water-pump\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/25110-3v-vertical-submersible-water-pump\"\u003ewater pump\u003c\/a\u003e, heater pads or fan), 3 status ZIP LEDs, a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.etchkshop.com\/collections\/kitronik\/neopixel-lights\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eZIP LED\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/collections\/leds-lamps\/kitronik-zip-leds\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/collections\/leds-lamps\/kitronik-zip-leds\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e expansion connector and servo output. In addition to these, 3 BBC micro:bit pins are broken out to croc-clip connections as further inputs and outputs, along with pads for 3V and GND.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePower is provided via the onboard 3xAA battery holder or the 2.1mm DC Jack. There is an on\/off switch for controlling power supply to the board and there is a green LED to indicate when the board has been turned on. The board also produces a regulated 3V supply which is fed into the edge connector to power the inserted BBC micro:bit, removing the need to power the BBC micro:bit separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe board also features\u003cstrong\u003e a solar cell input\u003c\/strong\u003e and will charge rechargeable batteries if inserted into the onboard battery holder. Renewable energy is becoming increasingly important and this board can be used to help illustrate greener ways of delivering desired outcomes. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0254\/1191\/1743\/files\/56100_description-micro-bit-v2-divider-2.jpg?v=1602069027\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe environmental control board can be coded with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/makecode.microbit.org\/\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/makecode.microbit.org\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMakeCode\u003c\/a\u003e editor and Kitronik have produced a set of custom blocks to make the job as simple as possible. There are blocks for reading input and for controlling additional devices such as a pump. This can be added via the add Extensions function in the editor by searching “Kitronik” or from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/KitronikLtd\/pxt-kitronik-smart-greenhouse\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/github.com\/KitronikLtd\/pxt-kitronik-smart-greenhouse\u003c\/a\u003e. The supplied datasheet has detailed coding advice, so much so that the beginner will have no difficulties following along.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe board can be coded without using our custom blocks in the MakeCode Blocks, Javascript, and Python workspaces. Coding for some of the board's features, e.g. I2C, requires an in-depth knowledge making it mainly suitable for the more advanced user.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0254\/1191\/1743\/files\/5697_description-1-kitronik-environmental-board--microbit-callout.jpg?v=1605000688\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild automated systems that react to environmental changes, such as plant watering and greenhouse systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt is compatible with both\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/5613-bbc-microbit-board-only\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/5613-bbc-microbit-board-only\"\u003emicro:bit V1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/56100-bbc-micro-bit-v2-board-only\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/56100-bbc-micro-bit-v2-board-only\"\u003emicrobit V2\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe board features a number of sensor inputs that can be coded to control the board's outputs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere is an onboard BME 280 environmental temperature, barometric pressure and humidity sensor and a separate Real-Time Clock (RTC).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe board also features an onboard piezo buzzer, 2 x 1A outputs (ideal for a water pump, heater pads or fan), 3 status ZIP LEDs, a ZIP LED expansion connector and servo output. In addition to these, 3 BBC micro:bit pins are broken out to croc-clip connections as further inputs and outputs, along with pads for 3V and GND.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt can be powered via the onboard 3xAA battery holder or the 2.1mm DC Jack, and the power controlled via the on\/off switch with an adjacent LED indicator.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere is also a solar-cell input that can be used in conjunction with rechargeable batteries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe board produces a regulated 3V supply for powering the micro:bit via its edge connector i\/o connections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCode it with MakeCode. Kitronik has produced custom blocks to make the job of coding the board as simple as possible, opening up activities for younger students.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese custom blocks are optional, the board can be coded without them in the Blocks, JavaScript and Python editors. Opening up activities for those that require more of a challenge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis board is also available as part of the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/5699-kitronik-smart-greenhouse-kit\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/5699-kitronik-smart-greenhouse-kit\"\u003eKitronik Smart Greenhouse Kit\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eContents:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Environmental board for greenhouse kit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 74.5mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth: 66mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 29mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRequires:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA BBC\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/5613-bbc-microbit-board-only\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/5613-bbc-microbit-board-only\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003emicro:bit V1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/56100-bbc-micro-bit-v2-board-only\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/56100-bbc-micro-bit-v2-board-only\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003emicrobit V2\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/pro-elec-alkaline-aa-battery\"\u003e3 x AA Batteries\u003c\/a\u003e or plug-in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/2261-usb-power-supply-uk-mains\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/2261-usb-power-supply-uk-mains\"\u003epower supply\u003c\/a\u003e with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/4120-usb-to-dc-jack\"\u003eUSB to DC Jack\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional Extras;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/25110-3v-vertical-submersible-water-pump\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/25110-3v-vertical-submersible-water-pump\"\u003eWater Pump\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/2569-5m-silicone-tube-for-use-with-6-12v-r385-diaphram-pump\"\u003eSilicone tubing for the water pump\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/56107-kitronik-mini-prong-soil-moisture-sensor-for-bbc-micro-bit\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/56107-kitronik-mini-prong-soil-moisture-sensor-for-bbc-micro-bit\"\u003eMini Prong\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(adapted for use with the greenhouse kit).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/2485-crocodile-leads-10pk-alligator-clips-with-150mm-leads\"\u003eCrocodile clips\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/35129-zip-strip\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/35129-zip-strip\"\u003eZIP Stick\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/3609-solar-cell-50-x-30-mm-5v\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/3609-solar-cell-50-x-30-mm-5v\"\u003eSolar Cell\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/2278-aa-ni-mh-rechargeable-battery-1300mah\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/2278-aa-ni-mh-rechargeable-battery-1300mah\"\u003eRechargeable Batteries\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/2565-180-mini-servo?\"\u003eServo\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eResources\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/resources.kitronik.co.uk\/pdf\/5697-kitronik-environmental-board-for-bbc-micro-bit-datasheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Environmental Control Board for the BBC micro:bit\n datasheet pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eDatasheet\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cimg style=\"vertical-align: middle;\" height=\"24\" width=\"25\" alt=\"pdf_icon.gif\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0254\/1191\/1743\/files\/pdf_icon_8e42f9e6-ae48-4250-9bd9-3a2c59c1eccb.gif?v=1600101273\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeven online MakeCode tutorials for the Kitronik Smart Greenhouse Kit;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/makecode.microbit.org\/#tutorial:https:\/\/github.com\/KitronikLtd\/pxt-kitronik-smart-greenhouse\/a_VisualThermometerTutorial\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVisual Thermometer\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/makecode.microbit.org\/#tutorial:https:\/\/github.com\/KitronikLtd\/pxt-kitronik-smart-greenhouse\/b_UsingZIPLEDHueTutorial\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eZIP LED hue\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eC -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/makecode.microbit.org\/#tutorial:https:\/\/github.com\/KitronikLtd\/pxt-kitronik-smart-greenhouse\/c_AutoWateringTutorial\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAuto-watering\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eD -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/makecode.microbit.org\/#tutorial:https:\/\/github.com\/KitronikLtd\/pxt-kitronik-smart-greenhouse\/d_GrowLightTutorial\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGrowlight\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eE -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/makecode.microbit.org\/#tutorial:https:\/\/github.com\/KitronikLtd\/pxt-kitronik-smart-greenhouse\/e_TimeSchedulingTutorial\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTimed watering\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eF -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/makecode.microbit.org\/#tutorial:https:\/\/github.com\/KitronikLtd\/pxt-kitronik-smart-greenhouse\/f_DIYWaterLevelSensorTutorial\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWater level sensing\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eG -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/makecode.microbit.org\/#tutorial:https:\/\/github.com\/KitronikLtd\/pxt-kitronik-smart-greenhouse\/g_DataLoggingTutorial\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDatalogging\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/blogs\/resources\/green-energy-adding-a-solar-panel-to-the-kitronik-smart-greenhouse\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eAdding a Solar Panel to the Environmental Control Board\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 396px; top: 4621.61px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gtx-trans-icon\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kitronik","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37772061343899,"sku":"5697","price":248.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0214\/4060\/products\/5697_additional-4-kitronik-environmental-board--microbit_1000x_63a99dde-05bc-4b97-958c-286456f8c872.jpg?v=1611482804"},{"product_id":"3v-vertical-submersible-water-pump","title":"3V Vertical Submersible Water Pump","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis 3V vertical submersible low power water pump is an ideal solution for creating a small indoor water feature or as part of a plant watering system. At the heart of the pump is a 3V DC motor that runs quietly and only draws approximately 100mA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dNpVoGgEM9g\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe pump needs priming before use and should be kept fully submerged during use as it will only pump water not air. Also, it only works in one direction as a pump, you cannot reverse the connections and have it move water in the other direction. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt's 3V, 100mA power requirements are such that you could use a microcontroller with suitable drive capacity to switch it on or off.  As the new micro:bit now has 200mA available for powering external devices, this pump can be powered directly by the micro:bit V2.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe micro:bit can only drive 15mA from its pins, so a transistor or FET is required to control it from the pins, either in an on\/off capacity, or, with \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/blogs\/resources\/using-pwm-kitronik-motor-driver-board\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePWM\u003c\/a\u003e to vary pumping rate. If using the original micro:bit or if the microbit is already controlling other devices, this pump can also be powered and controlled via a \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.etchkshop.com\/collections\/bbc-micro-bit\/products\/motor-driver-board-for-the-bbc-micro-bit-version-2\" target=\"_blank\"\u003emotor driver board\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.etchkshop.com\/collections\/bbc-micro-bit\/products\/all-in-one-robotics-board-for-bbc-micro-bit\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esimilar\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote: This pump is not supplied with any tubing. You can buy lengths of \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/silicone-tube-for-use-with-6-12v-r385-diaphram-pump\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esilic\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.etchkshop.com\/products\/silcone-tube-for-use-with-water-pumps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/silicone-tube-for-use-with-6-12v-r385-diaphram-pump\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ene tubing here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kitronik","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37777180164251,"sku":"25110","price":21.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0214\/4060\/products\/25110_large-3v-vertical-submersible-water-pump_1000x_f5e75d98-d151-40c9-b7d7-8cf04903c523.jpg?v=1611554922"},{"product_id":"kitronik-mini-prong-soil-moisture-sensor-for-bbc-micro-bit","title":"Kitronik 'Mini' Prong Soil Moisture Sensor for BBC micro:bit","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Mini Prong soil sensor is a short version of the original\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/5647-prong-soil-moisture-sensor-for-bbc-microbit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eProng sensor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethat has been specially adapted for use with the\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.etchkshop.com\/collections\/bbc-micro-bit\/products\/kitronik-smart-greenhouse-kit-for-the-bbc-micro-bit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eKitronik Greenhouse Kit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor BBC micro:bit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Mini Prong soil moisture sensor for BBC\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emicrobit\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a sensor board that can be connected to a BBC micro:bit with crocodile clips to monitor the moisture present in the soil. The two conductive tines are placed into the soil. Any water or moisture in the soil will conduct to give an analogue voltage that can be read by the BBC micro:bit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMini Prong is powered from the 3V supply of the BBC micro:bit. Use either the USB or JST connector on the BBC micro:bit to power the circuit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe board has been designed to work with croc-clips, to connect between the Mini Prong and the BBC micro:bit. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhen fitted to the Mini Prong moisture sensor, the micro:bit can be coded via any of the micro:bit editors, such as the Microsoft\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/makecode.microbit.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eMakeCode\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eeditor. The Datasheet at the foot of this page includes technical information and a MakeCode blocks coding example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNote:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTo ensure that the mini Prong moisture sensor has a long and fulfilling life, it is better to write your code to perform a moisture check every so often rather than continuously. When the check is performed continuously it promotes rapid erosion of the electrodes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMeasure soil moisture levels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAttach to the micro:bit with crocodile clips.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCompatible with both BBC micro:bit V1\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003eBBC micro:bit V2\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWrite code for it with any micro:bit coding editor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eContents:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1 x Prong Soil Moisture Sensor for microbit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLength: 33mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHeight: 43mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePCB Thickness: 1.6mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRequires:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1 x\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBBC micro:bit\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBBC micro:bit V2.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eResources:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"mini prong moisure sensor for micro:bit datasheet\" href=\"https:\/\/resources.kitronik.co.uk\/pdf\/56107-kitronik-mini-prong-soil-moisture-sensor-datasheet.pdf\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/resources.kitronik.co.uk\/pdf\/56107-kitronik-mini-prong-soil-moisture-sensor-datasheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDatasheet\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0254\/1191\/1743\/files\/pdf_icon_8e42f9e6-ae48-4250-9bd9-3a2c59c1eccb.gif?v=1600101273\" alt=\"pdf_icon.gif\" width=\"25\" height=\"24\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0254\/1191\/1743\/files\/pdf_icon_8e42f9e6-ae48-4250-9bd9-3a2c59c1eccb.gif?v=1600101273\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kitronik","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37777566269595,"sku":"56107","price":21.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0214\/4060\/products\/56107_large-mini-prong-moisture-sensor-bbc-micro-bit_1000x_e687c03f-1e0a-4539-8336-ac190053ee5a.jpg?v=1611558912"},{"product_id":"kitronik-air-quality-and-environmental-board-for-micro-bit","title":"Kitronik Air Quality and Environmental Board for micro:bit","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 140%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 140%; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMonitor and analyse the air you breathe with the Kitronik Air Quality Board. Great for home and the classroom.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ehe Kitronik Air Quality Board provides \u003cstrong\u003ea complete air monitoring and reporting solution for the BBC micro:bit\u003c\/strong\u003e. The wealth of onboard sensors and connection points allow you to collect extensive air quality data that can be stored in onboard memory and displayed on the OLED screen or transferred to a computer for analysis. Kitronik has also produced online MakeCode tutorials that are designed to introduce you to all of the key features of the board, see the 'Resources section below for links.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pMm9jDUEWTQ\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Air Quality Board is perfect for the classroom. Run short or long-term classroom experiments, such as; monitoring air quality throughout the year, with and without the heating on. You can then use the collected data to produce graphs and more. Alternatively, it would make a great addition to an office\/workshop, let science inform you when it's time to open those windows or remind you to ventilate your work area!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe board includes an integrated Edge Connector for your BBC micro:bit to easily slot into. The onboard sensors allow\u003cstrong\u003e readings for temperature, pressure, humidity, air quality index, and eCO2. The real-time clock (RTC) and 1Mbit of onboard EEPROM memory enable timestamped data logging and long term data storage\u003c\/strong\u003e. There are also 3 status ZIP LEDs onboard which be used for visually displaying data. 3 of the BBC micro:bit's pins (Pins 0,1, and 2) are broken out to 0.1” pitch solder pads allowing for additional sensors or outputs. There are also 3V and GND pads for providing power to these devices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0214\/4060\/files\/Screenshot_2021-09-26_at_11.22.27_AM.png?v=1632626585\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe board can be powered via either the 3xAA battery holder or the micro USB connector. The voltage supply is controlled using a power switch, with a green status LED to indicate when the board is turned on. The board also produces a regulated 3V supply which is fed into the edge connector to power the inserted BBC micro:bit, removing the need to power the BBC micro:bit separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe board also features a connection point for a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.etchkshop.com\/collections\/bbc-micro-bit\/products\/5-0v-130ma-polycrystalline-solar-cell\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esolar cell\u003c\/a\u003e that can be used alongside rechargeable batteries to keep your experiments running for longer.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE\u003c\/strong\u003e: Please ensure the correct rechargeable batteries are fitted before charging, they should be NiMh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDetails\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn all in one Air Quality monitoring and reporting solution for the BBC micro:bit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasure temperature, pressure, humidity, air quality index, and eCO2.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePins 0, 1 and 2 are broken out to solder pads for additional I\/O.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe board features a black and white 128x64 OLED display screen and 3 status ZIP LEDs for visually displaying data.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe real-time clock (RTC) and 1Mbit of onboard EEPROM memory enable timestamped data logging and long term data storage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnline MakeCode tutorials that introduce you to all of the boards key features.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRun long term monitoring experiments in the classroom throughout the school year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere is an integrated edge connector for the micro:bit to slot into.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe board also features a connection point for a solar cell that can be used alongside rechargeable batteries to keep your experiments running for longer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKitronik has produced custom MakeCode blocks for convenient and straightforward coding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt can be coded with MakeCode\/Javascript\/Python.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eContents:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Kitronik Air Quality Board for BBC micro:bit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x 3xAA battery holder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x USB Lead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 68.5mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth: 48mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 28.5mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePCB Thickness: 1.6mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/56100-bbc-micro-bit-v2-board-only\"\u003eBBC micro:bit\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 x AA Batteries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eor - Add\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003erechargeable batteries and a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.etchkshop.com\/collections\/bbc-micro-bit\/products\/5-0v-130ma-polycrystalline-solar-cell\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esolar cell\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eResources:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/resources.kitronik.co.uk\/pdf\/5674-kitronik-air-quality-monitoring-board-bbc-microbit-datasheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e Datasheet\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0254\/1191\/1743\/files\/pdf_icon_8e42f9e6-ae48-4250-9bd9-3a2c59c1eccb.gif?v=1600101273\" alt=\"pdf_icon.gif\" width=\"25\" height=\"24\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eTutorials\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOnline MakeCode Tutorials:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/makecode.microbit.org\/#tutorial:https:\/\/github.com\/KitronikLtd\/pxt-kitronik-air-quality\/a_ReadBME688\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRead temperature, pressure, and humidity\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/makecode.microbit.org\/#tutorial:https:\/\/github.com\/KitronikLtd\/pxt-kitronik-air-quality\/b_DisplayScreen\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eUsing the OLED display\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/makecode.microbit.org\/#tutorial:https:\/\/github.com\/KitronikLtd\/pxt-kitronik-air-quality\/c_DateandTime\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSet and display date and time\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/makecode.microbit.org\/#tutorial:https:\/\/github.com\/KitronikLtd\/pxt-kitronik-air-quality\/d_DataLogging\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eData logging and data transfer\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kitronik","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41099618910363,"sku":"5674","price":330.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0214\/4060\/products\/5674_additional-3-kitronik-air-quility-board-microbit_700x_91721745-f0d3-4d52-b2a5-ea39d6530e1b.jpg?v=1631265090"},{"product_id":"aq-bit-atmospheric-control-addon-for-micro-bit","title":"AQ:BIT - Atmospheric Control add-on","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab-item-content tab_description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AQ stands for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eatmospheric quality\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emeaning that the AQ:bit can be used to measure weather and atmospheric conditions, such as\u003cstrong\u003e current temperature, pressure, humidity, and particle count\u003c\/strong\u003e when connected to a micro:bit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AQ:bit allows the micro:bit to send atmospheric data over the Internet. The AQ:bit becomes operational once the micro:bit slides into the appropriate header located on the top section of the board. When the micro:bit is required elsewhere, the AQ:bit can be detached from the micro:bit.\u003cbr\u003eTemperature measurement is done with the TMP236A2DCKR and BME280 sensors, while the latter can also collect data on humidity and pressure. The PMS7003 particulate matter sensor connects via the 10-pin female header on the bottom of the board and provides information on the air quality using PM2.5 and PM10 readings. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AQ:bit is equipped with an easyC connector that enables it to be connected with other boards. Additionally, the AQ:bit has an USB-C connector for charging and features the powerful ESP8266MOD that grants access to WiFi networks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis board comes with a soldered easyC adapter that enables simple connections. You can find more about easyC\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/e-radionica.com\/en\/easyc\" title=\"easyC\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBBC micro:bit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWiFi module:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/e-radionica.com\/en\/esp8266-esp-07-wifi-module.html\" title=\"ESP2866\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eESP8266\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eParticulate matter sensor:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/e-radionica.com\/en\/pms7003-sensor-pm10-pm2-5.html\" title=\"PMS7003\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePMS7003\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003cspan\u003e PM2.5, PM10; power: 200 µA ... 100 mA\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature sensor: \u003c\/strong\u003eTMP236A2DCKR: \u003cspan\u003erange: -10 ... 125°C, accuracy: ±0.5°C, power: ~9 µA\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature, humidity, and pressure sensor: \u003c\/strong\u003eBME280: \u003cspan\u003erange: -40 ... 85°C; range: 300 ... 1100 hPa, accuracy ±0.25%; power: 1.8 ... 3.6 µA, 0.1 µA sleep mode\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1 USB-C connector: 5V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e65 x 50 x 13mm (2.6\" x 2\" x 0.5\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in Croatia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eMicro:bit extension\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClicking on Extensions opens a window with a search engine through which you can search, select and add new command categories to the editor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo add the AQ:bit extension to the search engine, copy and paste this link:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehttps:\/\/github.com\/bosnivan\/pxt-aqbit#\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTHE FIRST PROGRAM FOR AQ:BIT\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreate a basic program for the AQ:bit that will read temperature, relative humidity and air pressure, and microparticle concentration every 5 seconds and display each value on the micro:bit's screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy creating this program you will learn:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Add an extension for AQ:bit programming\u003cbr\u003e• Read and print values ​​measured by AQ:bit\u003cbr\u003e• Use commands: on start, put PMS in passive mode, forever, show string, show number, read BME temperature, read humidity, read pressure, read PMS 2.5, clear screen, pause (ms)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNow comes the creation of the program itself. First , select the command \u003cstrong\u003eput PMS in passive mode from the AQ:bit \u003c\/strong\u003ecategory and place it in the \u003cstrong\u003eon start\u003c\/strong\u003e block. This command is used to activate the sensor for measuring the concentration of microparticles at the beginning of the program.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"143\" width=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/izradi.croatianmakers.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/program-1.png\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGiven that you want this program to be executed continuously, the other commands must be placed in a forever loop. Add first the commands that will print the temperature value. From the Basic category, select the show string command, place it in a forever loop and type ˝T:˝ into it as a sign that the value that will be printed after that text refers to temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe temperature value is a number, so add the show number command from the Basic category, and set the read BME temperature command from the AQ:bit category in place of zero as its argument\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg data-mce-fragment=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/izradi.croatianmakers.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/program-2.png\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/izradi.croatianmakers.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/program-2.png\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eRepeat the procedures from the previous step, in which you programmed the temperature measurement, to measure the relative humidity ( show string ˝H:˝ is how number read humidity ), pressure ( show string ˝P: ˝ and show number read pressure ) and the concentration of microparticles of size 2.5 micrometers ( show string ˝PM:˝ and show number read PMS 2.5 ). At the end, add the clear screen and pause (ms) commands from the Basic category in order to set the micro:bit screen to be cleared after reading the printout and to prepare for the printout of new values ​​that will be measured after 5 seconds. The program will look like the picture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/izradi.croatianmakers.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/program-3.png\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwitch the program to micro:bit and check the values ​​read by your AQ:bit. The temperature value is printed in degrees Celsius, the relative humidity in percentages, the air pressure in hectopascals, and the concentration of microparticles in the number of particles per million (ppm).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"e-radionica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42404758552833,"sku":"000046","price":540.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0214\/4060\/products\/Screenshot2022-07-21at10.20.08PM.png?v=1658413327"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.etchkshop.com\/collections\/mb-science\/croatia.oembed","provider":"ETC Educational Technology Connection (HK) Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}