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CircuitMess Circuit Pet - Build, Code and Play with A Handheld Virtual Pet - For Ages 11+
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Description
- DIVE INTO THE WORLD OF ELECTRONICS
- LEARN HARDWARE
- LEARN SOFTWARE
- DIVE INTO THE WORLD OF CODING
- HAVE FUN WITH YOUR NEWLY BUILT CIRCUITPET
Bring Your Digital Pet To Life
CircuitPet is your new DIY virtual pet. Like any other pet, you can play with it, take care of it, love it and help it grow! Teaches about RTC (real-time clocks), microcomputers and other electronic components, TFT LCD displays, embedded programming, video game mechanics, coding in C++
Always On
You can take a break from CircuitPet but even a digital pet can break down if you leave it without love for too long. Check in every once in a while to make sure it has everything it needs to be happy.
6 Pre-loaded Mini-games
Collect XP with fun minigames, Keep your pet happy and level up your character!
What Can You Do With CircuitPet?
- Learn Hardware Skills - With CircuitPet you will learn all about soldering & hardware assembly in a fun way!
- Learn Coding Skills - Your new friend teaches you about embedded programming and coding in C++. Everything is explained in our coding guide that is beginner-friendly with detailed instructions!
- Explore Your Pet's Features - Play custom games, level up and have fun with your new virtual pet!
DIVE INTO THE WORLD OF ELECTRONICS: No prior knowledge is needed. This STEM kit is designed to teach everyone the basics of electronics in a fun and exciting way
LEARN HARDWARE: While assembling this kit, you'll learn about soldering and which electronic components are needed for a virtual pet to work
LEARN SOFTWARE: You'll learn about game graphics, always-on technology, characters animation, and more
DIVE INTO THE WORLD OF CODING: Drag and drop blocks, or code in a text-based environment in C++. Learn how to make your own apps and games
HAVE FUN WITH YOUR NEWLY BUILT CIRCUITPET: Play pre-made games on your CircuitPet. Help your digital pet grow, collect XP points, and more
Build CircuitPet and learn STEM
Hardware skills:
- Soldering & hardware assembly
- RTC (real-time clocks)
- Microcomputers and other electronic components
- TFT LCD displays
Coding skills:
- Coding in Python & CircuitBlocks
- Low power & always-on technology
- Embedded programming
- Video game mechanics
Main circuit board
Acrylic casing
Lanyard
Pushbuttons
Metal bolts
Brass spacers
Black button caps
RGB LED
Piezo buzzer
Li-Po Battery
Female pin header
Male pin header
Display board
Easy-to-follow instructions
Anatomy guide: Learn about parts that make CircuitPet work
Build guide: Step–by–step guide with 100+ photos
Usage guide: Tips & tricks on how to use CircuitPet
Coding guide: Beginner–friendly with detailed instructions
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