Pitsco Automate and Design Accessory Kit

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Why Teachers Love Automate and Design Accessory Kit
Real Automation with micro:bit
Students connect a water pump, micro servo motor, and breakout board to a micro:bit, then use MakeCode to build systems that respond to light, temperature, tilt, button presses, and more.
Projects for Every Skill Level
Start with simple button-controlled or shake-activated projects, then progress to light- and temperature-triggered systems. Advanced students can combine the pump and servo to build a smart irrigation system.
Built for FarmBeats for Students
Take FarmBeats for Students activities further with hands-on automation projects. Students can build a soil moisture notification system or automate a mini water pump using the kit's components.
Code with Free Microsoft MakeCode
Program everything in Microsoft MakeCode, a free browser-based coding environment. The Kitronik FarmBeats extension provides dedicated blocks for controlling the pump and servo, making physical computing accessible to beginners.
Standalone of Curriculum-Connected
Use the kit on its own for physical computing, coding, and automation projects, or connect it directly to FarmBeats for Students curriculum activities. Compatible with micro:bit V1 and V2, with V2 recommended.
Build, Test, and Iterate
Students turn code into physical actions, then test how their systems respond to real-world inputs. Troubleshooting and refining each project builds practical skills in coding, electronics, automation, and engineering.



