DESCRIPTION
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The Makeblock HaloCode is a single board computer with built-in Wi-Fi specifically designed for education and our HaloCode Deluxe Kit, contains everything your students need to easily make use of all the built-in features to create fun and engaging projects!
HaloCode encourages students to use everyday items to create electronic projects. Students can design a game, then use HaloCode as a controller using random objects as a joystick or buttons to control the game.
With its compact design and a broad selection of integrated electronic sensors and modules, the HaloCode offers all sorts of opportunities to create AI & IoT applications. Learning the fundamentals in the block-based programming software mBlock 5 before moving onto the text-based programming language Python.
As speech recognition and smart home devices becoming more and more popular, the HaloCode makes it super-easy to teach AI speech recognition thanks to the onboard microphone and the Microsoft Cognitive Services which are integrated into the mBlock 5 software, along with the 3 step internet connection to easily create voice-activated IoT applications and smart home devices
Combining the HaloCodes sensors with the 60+ external sensors and devices coming soon expands its uses even further and unlocks the possibility of using it to teach even more subjects. You can illustrate the principle of light, demonstrate a heat or soil humidity detector allowing students to freely explore scientific applications through coding and creating.
FEATURES
- 1 x HaloCode
- 1 x USB A to Micro B cable
- 1 x AAA Battery Holder
- 2 x AAA Batteries
- 1 x Alligator Leads Pack
- 1 x Jumper Leads Pack
- 1 x Conductive Ink Pen
RESOURCES
mBlock 5 (PC)
Tutorials
Example Projects