Grade 6: Home Automation (Includes Micro:bit)

The Grade 6 course introduces learners to the practical world of home automation. It uses fun, hands-on exercises to teach learners the significance of simulation, sensors, automation and processing real-world data. After revisiting the basic concepts of coding, learners first explore the use and importance of 3D modelling software tools. Next, learners delve into the inner workings of the breakout board and the Micro:bit, the two components at the heart of the tiny home.

During the course, learners will recap several essential concepts, including servo motors, music and sound, infrared sensors and circuit building. Learners will build their own tiny home frame from scratch, bringing a very hands-on experience to this course that will challenge their fine motor skills in a fun way. This automated home will have a remote-controlled front door, LCD screen and garage door that can open and close. It will also have its own security system that uses a buzzer and LEDs to alert people of lurking intruders — all built and programmed by the learner!

This kit allows learners to grow and refine their cognitive, problem-solving and fine motor skills. 

The kit comes with all the necessary hardware components, plus:

• Access to our online learning platform
• Step-by-step video instructions
• Student guidebook
• Digital facilitator's guide
• Fun challenges

Requirements:

• Internet connection
• Laptop, PC or MacBook
  • Minimum 4GB of RAM
  • 4GHz CPU or higher
  • Minimum of 10GB free storage on your device
• Recycled material (such as cardboard)

Features:

• Video-based learning for each project, task and concept taught in the course.
• Plug and play: No soldering is required. Build your circuit in minutes.

Components:

• BBC Micro:bit V2.0
• Micro:bit IO expander module
• PIR motion sensor PCB
• 2 x CMU MG90S-180 servo motors
• Push button PCB
• White LED PCB
• LCD Screen PCB
• RGB-LED PCB
• IR receiver PCB
• IR remote transmitter
• Solar panel (137mm x 85mm )
• Battery power recharging module
• Battery holder
• 18650 Li-ion battery, 3.7V, 2200 mAh
• Rocker switch
• Dual Dupont wire 200mm
• Dupont to DC port wire 200mm
• 20 x female-to-female 20cm jumper cables
• 4 x M3 35mm dual pass copper standoffs
• 30 x M3 10mm bolts
• 20 x M3 hex nuts
• 4 x M2 12mm bolts
• 4 x M2 hex nuts
• MDF house frame
• Clear acrylic garage door set