Pitsco Automate and Design Accessory Kit

Regular price $31.75
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Grades 3-12

Pitsco Automate and Design Accessory Kit—Code It. Build It. Watch It Work.

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This micro:bit automation kit bridges coding and the physical world. Connect a water pump, micro servo motor, and breakout board to a micro:bit via MakeCode — then build automated systems from plant watering to button-controlled gates. Works standalone or with FarmBeats for Students. micro:bit sold separately.

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Students Served: 2 students
Works with micro:bit V1 & V2
Works with micro:bit V1 & V2
Free MakeCode Software
Free MakeCode Software
Pairs with FarmBeats for Students
Pairs with FarmBeats for Students
No Prior Coding Experience Needed
No Prior Coding Experience Needed
WHAT'S INCLUDED
  • Breakout board (Kitronik FarmBeats Expansion Board)
  • Water pump (submersible, JST connector)
  • Micro servo motor
  • Tubing and fittings set
SPECIFICATIONS & SAFETY
  • Compatibility:Compatible with micro:bit V1 and V2 (not included)
  • Power Supply3x AA alkaline batteries (not included) or 5V micro-USB
  • Operating Voltage: 2.8V-5V (5V nominal)
  • Pump Pin: P0 (digital output)
  • Servo Pin: P1 (PWM output, 0-180)
  • Sensor Input Pin: P2 (analogue input, 0-1023)
  • Board Dimensions 77.4mm x 60mm x 1.6mm
  • Software: Microsoft MakeCode (free, browser-based)
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Pitsco Automate and Design Accessory Kit

Pitsco Automate and Design Accessory Kit

Regular price $31.75
Regular price $0.00 Sale price $31.75

Frequently Bought Together

1
micro:bit V2 Go Bundle
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2
cardboard box with Pitsco Farmbeats for Students micro:bit Starter Kit label
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3
Mini Prong moisture sensor for BBC micro:bit by Kitronik

Total: $72.50 (3 items)

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Why Teachers Love Automate and Design Accessory Kit

Real Automation with micro:bit

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the micro:bit included with the kit?

No. The micro:bit is sold separately. The Pitsco Automate and Design Accessory Kit is compatible with both micro:bit V1 and V2, with V2 recommended.

What can students build with the kit?

Students can create projects such as button-controlled servo gates, shake-activated water pumps, light- or temperature-triggered systems, and automated irrigation systems.

What software is used to program the kit?

Students program the kit using Microsoft MakeCode, a free, browser-based coding environment. A Kitronik FarmBeats extension provides dedicated blocks for controlling the pump and servo.

Can I use the kit without FarmBeats for Students?

Yes. The kit can be used as a standalone accessory for physical computing, coding, automation, and engineering projects. It also connects directly to FarmBeats for Students activities and extension projects.

What experience do students need?

No prior coding or hardware experience is required. Projects can be introduced at a beginner level and scaled up to more advanced automation challenges as students build their skills.