Kitronik LAB:bit educational platform for BBC micro:bit

Crack the code with the Kitronik LAB:bit, the all-in-one laboratory for delivering computing in the classroom (grades 2–5)

The Kitronik LAB:bit for BBC micro:bit is a complete classroom platform for teaching coding to students ages 7–11. It comes ready with a motor, ultrasonic sensor, speaker, microphone, LEDs, buttons, and more, all built onto one board with a protective cover and easy edge connector for the micro:bit. The kit includes a battery pack, wheel & tire, and a step-by-step guide. Coding is done through Microsoft MakeCode with custom blocks designed for younger learners, making it simple for teachers and engaging for students.

Note:

• No soldering required.
• Minimal mechanical assembly required. The wheel needs to have the tire fitted and then be fitted to the onboard motor.
• This kit is not supplied with a micro:bit board; it is available separately here.

Features

• All-in-one educational platform for BBC micro:bit, designed for ages 7–11 students (grades 2-7). 
• Includes motor, ultrasonic sensor, microphone, speaker with volume control, LEDs, buttons, and potentiometer. 
• Edge connector for micro:bit - no tools or soldering required. 
• Pre-fitted acrylic cover and anti-slip rubber feet for classroom durability. 
• Clip-able pads for adding extra motor or buttons/switches. 
• Color-changing power LEDs with polarity protection and onboard regulation (3–6V). 
• Cutaway design for easy reset button access. 
• Works with Microsoft MakeCode block editor using Kitronik’s custom coding blocks.
• Blocks grouped by type for intuitive navigation (motor, traffic lights, LEDs, etc.). 
• Supplied with a wheel and tire for the motor, plus a detailed getting-started guide. 
• Minimal assembly required - quick setup for teachers and students.

Resources

• 7 online MakeCode experiments that teach you how to create code for each area of the board, they are.
• Make your own switch.
• Making a Dice.
• Colouring a rainbow.
• Traffic lights.
• Controlling motor speed.
• Scare the micro:bit, using sound to drive LEDs.
• Parking sensor
• A Pirate ship for LAB:bit.
• Tech Talks - live stream playback.

Third-Party Resources

• Insight Resources Mr Bit:
• LAB:bit downloads.
• Tutorial 1: https://youtu.be/3OMRCZJM5pc
• Tutorial 2: https://youtu.be/xndCctCDCdQ
• Tutorial 3: https://youtu.be/WyJ5bMPAGfg
• Tutorial 4: https://youtu.be/E7jYcPik43Y
• Tutorial 5: https://youtu.be/5pPr_XRS1cE
• Tutorial 6: https://youtu.be/5BDvlVw3M44
• Tutorial 7: https://youtu.be/6v39f_EWGcs
• Projects:   https://youtu.be/fQBEHESlxQc
• Download Mr Bit

Contents

1. Kitronik LAB:bit for the BBC microbit x 1
2. Yellow 5 spoke injection moulded wheel and rubber tyre x 1
3. 3AA battery holder x 1

Requires

• micro:bit.
• USB cable for connecting the micro:bit to a computer.
• 3 x AA Batteries.
• Optional - 5V USB Power Supply (1A or more)