{"product_id":"kitronik-smart-greenhouse-kit-gewachshaus-fur-bbc-micro-bit","title":"Kitronik Smart Greenhouse Kit - greenhouse for micro:bit","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscover the secrets of nature with code, engineering, and the Kitronik Smart Greenhouse Kit for the BBC micro:bit!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Kitronik Smart Greenhouse Kit for the BBC micro:bit offers an exciting way to learn about the relationship between plants and their environment. Users learn how to monitor environmental conditions and then build automated systems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe kit consists of a two-part plastic greenhouse, a Kitronik environmental control board, a water pump, a Kitronik ZIP Stick, and a Mini-Prong soil moisture sensor. It also includes 5 crocodile clips, a ZIP extension cable, and a small screwdriver. Just add a micro:bit, seeds, and some water, and you’ll have everything you need!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe kit also includes detailed instructions to help you get started in no time. There are also 7 online MakeCode tutorials. They cover everything from collecting sensor data and having the system respond to it automatically, to the visual user interface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the heart of the micro:bit-controlled Kitronik Smart Greenhouse Kit is the Kitronik environmental control board. This board offers a range of sensor inputs and connection points for the BBC micro:bit (V1 and V2), and lets you control outputs for devices such as a water pump, fan, servo, or heating element.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0254\/1191\/1743\/files\/5697_description-1-kitronik-environmental-board--microbit-callout.jpg?v=1605000688\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe environmental control board can be programmed with the MakeCode editor, and Kitronik has created a range of custom blocks to make things as easy as possible. Add the blocks using the “Add Extension” feature in the editor by searching for “Kitronik” or directly via the link \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/KitronikLtd\/pxt-kitronik-smart-greenhouse\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehttps:\/\/github.com\/KitronikLtd\/pxt-kitronik-smart-greenhouse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe standard plant for experiments like these is often cress, as it grows quickly, requires little care, and can be harvested when it is about 5 cm tall (within a few days). Other plants can also be grown from seed, such as white mustard, which also grows quickly and can be harvested when it is 5 cm tall. You can also grow microherbs\/microgreens. After choosing your preferred plant, you need to select a suitable growing medium. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNote:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis kit does not include a BBC micro:bit (microcontroller).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis kit is not waterproof. If the board gets wet, please turn it off and let it dry completely. The risk of electric shock is very low, but take care.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDue to electrolysis and the humid environment, the electrodes of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMini Moisture Sensor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e slowly degrade over time.  For more information, see the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/resources.kitronik.co.uk\/pdf\/mini-prong-general-safety-advice.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003egeneral safety instructions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cdiv align=\"middle\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0254\/1191\/1743\/files\/5699_description-3-kitronik-greenhouse-kit-microbit-callout.jpg?v=1605539102\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuild automated growing systems that respond to changing environmental conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThis kit is compatible with both micro:bit V1 and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eV2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e compatible.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed assembly and coding instructions are included with the kit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe heart of the kit is the Kitronik Environmental Control Board, which serves as the control center for this kit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe main features of the main board are:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt has a range of sensor inputs that can be coded to control the board's outputs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt has an integrated BME 280 ambient temperature, air pressure, and humidity sensor, and a separate real-time clock (RTC).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe board also features an integrated piezo buzzer, two 1A outputs (ideal for a water pump, heating element, or fan), three status ZIP LEDs, a ZIP LED expansion connector, and a servo output. In addition, 3 BBC micro:bit pins are brought out to alligator clip connectors as additional inputs and outputs, together with 3 V and GND pads.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePower is supplied by the integrated 3xAA battery holder or the 2.1 mm DC socket. Power is controlled by the on\/off switch with an adjacent LED indicator.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are also seven online MakeCode tutorials that introduce you to all the board's features.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdible plants such as cress, sprouting white mustard, and micro herbs\/microgreens are ideal for use with this set.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCode it with the MakeCode editor using custom code blocks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContents:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e2 x \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMolded Plastic Greenhouse Enclosure Parts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e1 x \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKitronik Environmental Control Board\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for micro:bit\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e1 x \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Pump\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e1 x \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKitronik ZIP Stick\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e1 x \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMini Moisture Sensor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e5 x \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlligator Clips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x ZIP Extension Cable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e1 x \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScrewdriver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e1x User Manual\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kitronik","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":66045324984669,"sku":"F23110327","price":56.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1074\/5649\/5965\/files\/kitronik-smart-greenhouse-kit-gewaechshaus-fuer-bbc-microbit-funduino-9799495.png?v=1791488599","url":"https:\/\/funduino.com\/en\/products\/kitronik-smart-greenhouse-kit-for-bbc-micro-bit","provider":"Funduino","version":"1.0","type":"link"}