Level A Equipment Kit without Raspberry Pi

Level A Lessons: Building Circuits & Beginning Programming

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Home Built Robot Sitting on Desk

ELECTRONICS + RASPBERRY PI + PYTHON

  • 70+ Videos, 45+ Activities, and an Equipment Kit
  • Learn at Your Own Pace
  • Work with Electrical Components and Build Circuits
  • Learn to Use a Raspberry Pi
  • Write Code in Python--the Fastest Growing Computer Language
  • Learn to Troubleshoot, Read Schematics, and More
  • Gain the Skills Needed to Tackle Online Projects with Confidence

**Please note, due to an international shortage of Raspberry Pi's, we are only able to offer this course without a Raspberry Pi included in the kit. If you already own a working Raspberry Pi Model 3B or 3B+ you will be able to use the course.  The latest information from the Raspberry Pi manufacturer indicates the supply issues will continue through 2022 and we do not anticipate receiving more Raspberry Pi's this year. We do have a limited number of Robotics Courses which include a Raspberry Pi available for purchase. Click here to view that course.**

The Level A self-paced, online course is the first in a set of four lesson levels we offer. Our program is designed to start at the very beginning and systematically teach you electronics, programming, and then how to combine those skills to build a functional robot. Along the way you will learn how to use common electrical components, read schematics, troubleshoot, and craft every line of computer code. The online Level A course contains 18 lessons including 70+ videos and 45+ activities.

Looking to teach a class? Click here for more information on classroom sets.

Want to purchase all four levels of the online course (and build a fully functional robot)? Click here to view the Intro to Robotics Complete Online Course.

Please note, at this time this course is only available without a Raspberry Pi included. If you choose to purchase the course, you must have a working Raspberry Pi Model 3B or 3B+ on hand as it is required to complete the course. Only Models 3B and 3B+ are compatible. All other models are not compatible.

Sample Lesson Videos

Lesson A-15 Sample Lesson Video

Lesson A-18 Sample Activity Video

Lesson A-18 Sample Video

Preview the Online Classroom Welcome Video

WHAT OUR USERS SAY

“We purchased this class of our 12 year old daughter after she informed us that she wanted to learn to build a robot as part of her home school education. Both my husband and I have limited knowledge of wiring and none in programming. She is currently only at the beginning of the course, which covers the wiring, and LOVES IT! She can independently complete the lessons, which I love, and she feels so accomplished after producing circuits that turn on lights.
IF YOU ARE CONSIDERING THIS, JUST BUY IT NOW, YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT!”

By A. A.

"I was very pleased. I actually wished this program existed many years ago as I studied electronics and had a particular interest in microcontrollers and GPIO systems yet nothing really existed and it was a dead end in my education. The explanations were well written and relevant. I'm saving my pennies for the next installment!"

By Russell C.

"We purchased Level A as a Christmas present for our 13 year old son. After getting everything set up for him I had a hard time convincing him to stop for such mundane things as eating, sleeping, etc! He went through all 18 lessons in approximately a week and gleefully stated "Now I know what I want for my birthday (in February)!" He wants levels B, C, and D. He worked entirely independently and only had one problem with how to correctly connect something. When I contacted the company with his question I received a very prompt, thorough and useful reply. Couldn't be happier!"

By Charlene M.

lessons + kit to learn electronics, coding, and robotics

Breadboard circuit including speaker and accelerometer
Wifi router powered by relay
Line following mobile robot
Breadboard wiring for mobile robot
Raspberry Pi camera on mobile robot
Robot sitting on desk in front of compuer monitor

No Experience Needed

  • Learn to Build Circuits with Common Electrical Components
  • Use a Raspberry Pi
  • Write Code in Python--the Fastest Growing Computer Programming Language
  • Use Your New Skills to Tackle Raspberry Pi + Python Projects You Find Online 

Staying Home? Learn Electronics + Coding

  • Step-by-Step Lessons (we know you've never done this before!)
  • Full Parts Kit so You Can Work with Confidence
  • Self-Paced Lessons Done on Your Schedule
  • Get Your Kids Involved and Learn as a Family
  • Help When You Need It! Our Team is Here to Answer Your Questions and Help Get You Back on Track
Man and boy building line following robot

WHAT YOU'LL RECEIVE

  • Access to the Online Classroom: Level A Lessons including 70+ videos and 45+ activities
  • 5 volt Power Supply with AC Adapter x1
  • Raspberry Pi Case x1
  • Micro SD Card with Adapter x1
  • Jumper Wires
  • Ribbon Cable x1
  • Wedge Assembly x1
  • Battery Holder with Wires x1
  • Breadboard x1
  • LEDs x8
  • RGB LED x2
  • Pushbutton Switch x3
  • Resistors 10,000 Ohm x6
  • Resistors 1,000 Ohm x6
  • Resistors 220 Ohm x6

**Please note, purchase of this course does not include a laptop, tablet, or any other electronic device

Please note, this course is only available to purchase without a Raspberry Pi included. If you choose to purchase the course, you must have a working Raspberry Pi Model 3B or 3B+ on hand as it is required to complete the course. Only Models 3B and 3B+ are compatible. All other models are not compatible.

The Male model is wearing a size M. He's 6.2 feet (190 cm) tall, chest circumference 37.7" (96 cm), waist circumference 33.4" (85 cm).
The female model is wearing a size M. She's 5.8 feet (178 cm) tall, chest circumference 34.6" (88 cm), waist circumference 27.16" (69 cm), hip circumference 37.7" (96cm).

Learn Electronics + Coding + Robotics at Home

Side view of robot sitting on desk
Breadboard circuit featuring OLED screen and jumper wires
Front view of mobile robot
Laptop screen with Raspberry Pi camera image displayed

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07/11/2021
MICHELLE S.
United States United States
I recommend this product

I feel so successful!!!

So far, about halfway through Course, I am so excited when I to get to the lessons and activities. I’m even enjoying the checkup up quizzes and feel like I’m learning all the key concepts easily. Can’t wait to finish A and get to B!!!

JL
08/22/2020
Jonica L.
United States United States
I recommend this product

Great until lesson 9

My son is loving the program! Wants to do multiple lessons a day! (This is highly unlike him!). But we were not completely prepared for lesson nine. It may have been his eagerness and my fault for not doing it along with him but now he has to wait while we order/gather supplies and try to figure out the whole Pi thing. So far so good with everything else though! Thank you for this program.

RC
07/08/2020
Russell C.
United States United States
I recommend this product

Magna Dad Review

I was very pleased. I actually wished this program existed many years ago as I studied electronics and had a particular interest in microcontrollers and GPIO systems yet nothing really existed and it was a dead end in my education. The explanations were well written and relevant. I'm saving g my pennies for the next installment

PK
07/04/2020
Prasanna K.
United States United States
I recommend this product

My son loves it!

Excellent! The user guide is extremely well written. My son in grade 4 is able to read and try out by himself.

SF
06/25/2020
Susanna F.
United States United States
I recommend this product

Wonderful!

This is such a great learning program! My son and I are enjoying working through the lessons and plan on completing all 4 levels. Thank you for making this!

CM
01/17/2020
Charlene M.
United States United States
I recommend this product

Fantastic

We purchased Level A as a Christmas present for our 13 year old son. After getting everything set up for him I had a hard time convincing him to stop for such mundane things as eating, sleeping, etc! He went through all 18 lessons in approximately a week and gleefully stated "Now I know what I want for my birthday (in February)!" He wants levels B, C, and D. He worked entirely independently and only had one problem with how to correctly connect something. When I contacted the company with his question I received a very prompt, thorough and useful reply. Couldn't be happier!

MF
10/03/2019
Mary F.
United States United States
I recommend this product

Great course!

My son loved using this course. He is 11 and was able to work independently with it. He has been coding with his Raspberry Pi for awhile now and was very anxious to get a breadboard and learn Python. We will be ordering the next courses as well.

W.
09/13/2019
Wendy ..
United States United States
I recommend this product

My daughter loves this course!

I wasn't sure how my 5th grader would do in this program, and if it would be too advance for her, but she is working through it herself and she loves it! The first thing she does when she gets home from school, is turn on the computer to work on her Intro to Robotics course. This program has given her the enrichment that she wasn't given in her public school, and it is giving her a confidence in her new schools. She is now eager to continue to pursue learning more about coding. I am so thankful for this program and share it often with friends. We will definitely be ordering the rest of the set!

A
08/27/2019
Anonymous
United States United States
I recommend this product

Easy to Use

We purchased this class of our 12 year old daughter after she informed us that she wanted to learn to build a robot as part of her home school education. Both my husband and I have limited knowledge of wiring and none in programming. She is currently only at the beginning of the course, which covers the wiring, and LOVES IT! She can independently complete the lessons, which I love, and she feels so accomplished after producing circuits that turn on lights. IF YOU ARE CONSIDERING THIS, JUST BUY IT NOW, YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT!

LM
08/22/2019
Lawrence M.
United States United States
I recommend this product

I have been very impressed

I have been very impressed with it. My son, who will be the user, has only begun to introduce himself to it as he begins school, but he will get back to it once he settles in to the school year.

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