BinaryBots BBC micro bit robot
About the product:
Meet DIMM™
Dimm™ is the amazing new smart toy robot everyone wants. Kids love him as he's so much fun and he teaches them to code. This kit comes jam packed with Dimm the robot, some fun sensors AND a brand new BBC micro:bit computer.
What's in the box
- Flat pack Cardboard Dimm™
- BBC Micro:bit mini computer
- Sticker Sheets, medal stickers
- Instruction Book
- Cardboard Standup Binary
- Speaker with attaching Croc Clip Wires
- Temperature Sensor with attaching Croc Clip Wires
- Motion Sensor with attaching Croc Clip Wires
- Light Sensor with attaching Croc Clip Wires
- Spare Croc Clip to Croc Clip Wires
BinaryBots™ teach your child to code
6 reasons why children should learn to code:
- Code is one of the world's most widely used languages.
- Connected devices are already reshaping our world.
- Kids learn better and faster when they're young.
- Set them up for a successful career.
- Unleash your child's creativity.
- Increase your child's confidence.
The BBC micro:bit is a pocket-sized computer.
It is designed to encourage children to get actively involved in writing software for computers and building new things.
The government have given a free Micro:bit to every year 7 child in Britain starting from March 2016 (around 1 million devices).
Approximate Price
39.99Review Date
Mon Nov 5 13:00 2018Available from
www.binarybots.co.ukListed In
TechnologyOur Verdict
BinaryBots™ BBC micro:bit robot
The future for our children is computers and programming. Everything we use in a modern world revolves somewhere along the line around computers, so starting your children off early into the world of tech can't be a bad thing surely. This educational toy brings electronics, programming and fun to your child's learning and play.
The kit comes with a microprocessor board (designed for schools from the BBC), robot parts and other accessories and sensors to start your projects. It has a simple language for younger ones to discover programming and an advanced language for old more confident children. The simple language has plenty of little projects and makes coding easy and fun.
The website is packed with information, activities, videos and there is also an app for android and iOS devices for you to download. The activities section gives you fun projects to complete and you can look at some of the other great products they have on offer too.
Overall a great way to start making computing a fun and interesting way to build little minds.
10
Pros
- A great way to challenge and grow your childs mind and imagination.
- Builds your childs understanding of code in a computer driven world.
Cons
- Might not be something your child can do with out supervision. However the benefits are bigger with adult time.
