E-Textiles Kit for the BBC micro:bit Handheld Computer

Grades 2-12.

Get students started creating E-Textiles projects and designs that are controlled by the BBC micro:bit handheld computer with this innovative kit that combines sewing and electronics for STEAM fun. Students use sewable LED boards with ultra-slim LEDs, a few larger LEDs, crocodile clips, and conductive thread to make 3 different designs: an emoji bag, a rocket pencil case, and a project of the student's own design. Instructions are included to get students on their way to help them create the bag and pencil case.

Components

• 5 sewable red LED boards, 5/8 in. L x 1/4 in. W x 1/8 in. H (15 x 6.5 x 2.7 mm)
• 5 sewable white LED boards, 5/8 in. L x 1/4 in. W x 1/8 in. H (15 x 6.5 x 2.7 mm)
• 5 white diffused LEDs, 3/16 in. (5 mm)
• 10 crocodile clips, 1-1/8 in. L x 3/16 in. W x 3/8 in. H (28 x 5 x 10 mm)
• 19-11/16 ft. (6 meters) of Electro-Fashion® conductive thread

Required but not included:

• BBC micro:bit (SB53386)
• Scissors
• Pliers
• E-Textiles compatible needles