{"product_id":"smart-greenhouse-kit-for-the-bbc-microbit","title":"Smart Greenhouse Kit for the BBC micro:bit","description":"\u003cp\u003eUnlock the secrets of nature with code, engineering, and the Kitronik Smart Greenhouse Kit for BBC micro:bit!\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.\u003c\/p\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\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\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"Micro:bit environmental control board\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0176\/3274\/files\/5697_description-1-kitronik-environmental-board--microbit-callout_1.jpg?v=1610025961\u0026amp;width=700\"\u003e\u003c\/div\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 https:\/\/github.com\/KitronikLtd\/pxt-kitronik-smart-greenhouse.\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\u003ch2\u003eNote\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis kit does not come with a BBC micro:bit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis kit is compatible with both the micro:bit V1 and the new 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\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0176\/3274\/files\/5699_description-3-kitronik-greenhouse-kit-microbit-callout.jpg?v=1610026032\u0026amp;width=700\" alt=\"microbit greenhouse kit\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\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 micro:bit V1 and micro:bit 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:\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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003econnector 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. Can also be powered by the matching Solar Cell Kit!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\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\u003ch2\u003eContents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 x Moulded plastic greenhouse enclosure parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Kitronik Environmental Control Board for micro:bit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Water Pump\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Kitronik ZIP Stick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Mini Prong Moisture Sensor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 x Crocodile Leads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x ZIP extension cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Screwdriver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUser guide Booklet, containing assembly and coding instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRequires\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA web browser and an internet connection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne of the following:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA BBC micro:bit V1 or BBC micro:bit V2\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n3 x AA Batteries or plug-in power supply with USB to DC Jack\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeeds, such as cress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptional\u003c\/strong\u003e: Solar Cell Kit\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eResources\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnvironmental Control Board Datasheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeven online MakeCode tutorials for the Kitronik Smart Greenhouse Kit:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA - Visual Thermometer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB - ZIP LED hue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eC - Auto-watering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eD - Growlight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eE - Timed watering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eF - Water level sensing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eG - Datalogging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdding a Solar Panel to the Kitronik Smart Greenhouse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kitronik","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55919680487497,"sku":"eyq1787258023628","price":31.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0937\/7185\/7993\/files\/smart-greenhouse-kit-for-the-bbc-microbit_1.jpg?v=1787258027","url":"https:\/\/streetclad.shop\/products\/smart-greenhouse-kit-for-the-bbc-microbit","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}