Technology and Maker Kits-Coding and Electronics
You can borrow electronics and coding kits from the Library for three weeks. These kits are designed to make it fun to explore and learn how to code and create electronics projects.
Coding Kits and resources
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Cubetto |
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Cubetto is wooden robot that teaches the basics of computer programming through adventure and hands on play. Designed for ages 3-6. |
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Ozobots |
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Ozobots are tiny colour sensing robots that you can code with markers and paper or with a digital surface like a computer or tablet. Ozobots can be fun and challenging for a range of ages. |
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Osmo Genius |
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Osmo Genius is an educational gaming system that works with an iPad and five game apps to transform the physical space in front of the iPad into a digital game board. This kit includes both the Osmo Genius pieces and iPad. Borrow the Osmo Genius |
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Dash Robots |
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Dash robots can be programmed to move, dance, light up, make sounds, avoid obstacles and even react to your voice with free apps available to download to your Bluetooth enabled device such as a tablet. |
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BBC Micro:bit |
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Micro:bit is a programmable micro-computer loaded with lights, sensors and features that you can use to build cool creations from robots to musical instruments. It can be coded using a Bluetooth enabled device such as a tablet. The kit comes with a power pack and instructions to get started. Borrow a Micro:bit Watch a video on Micro:bit |
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Arduino |
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Arduino is a programmable circuit board for creating interactive electronic projects. It can be programmed to do simple things like activating a motor, turning on an LED, publishing something online. You can tell your board what to do by sending a set of instructions from a computer. Borrow Arduino (comes with an instruction book) |
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Raspberry Pi |
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Raspberry Pi is a tiny computer that can be used to build electronic projects, complete computer tasks such as spreadsheets and games or to learn and practice coding with Python, Scratch and other programming languages. The kit includes the board, a variety of sensors and accessories, and instructions to get started. You will need to provide a keyboard, monitor and mouse. |
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Makey Makey Go |
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Makey Makey Go lets you turn everyday objects into computer keys. You can use any number of already-created programs that use keyboard and mouse input, or if you're really creative, you can write your own. Just plug in to a computer and play! |
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Makey Makey Classic |
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Turn a bunch of bananas into a keyboard or Play-Doh into a video game controller. The Makey Makey Classic lets you turn everyday objects into a keyboard. Kids can combine the Makey Makey Classic with simple Scratch coding for hours of creative fun. |
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Snap Circuits |
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Snap Circuits make learning about electronics fun and easy. Pieces snap together to create exciting projects. Follow the designs in the manual or create and build your own projects using the included motors, lights and speakers. |
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k8 Modular Robotic Kits |
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The k8 robotics kit is a great introduction for learning STEM and computational thinking. Designed to be an accessible entry-point into the world of robotics, k8 is a great educational tool to promote problem-solving, creativity, and digital literacy in an easy and engaging way. |
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Online tutorials – LinkedIn Learning |
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LinkedIn Learning offers thousands of on-demand training tutorials that can be accessed anywhere using your library card number and four-digit pin. There are many tutorials on Raspberry Pi, Arduino and coding – from beginner to advanced. |
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