Intro to Robotics Level A and Level B
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Learn electronics and coding at home. No experience needed! Save $29 by purchasing these two kits together vs. purchasing separately.
- Level A: 350 pages with 18 lessons + 45 activities and projects (Click here to download sample)
- Level B: 575 pages with 18 lessons + 57 activities and projects (Click here to download sample)
Levels A and B are the first and second levels in the Intro to Robotics program. Intro to Robotics is designed to start at the very beginning and systematically teach you to work with electrical components, use a Raspberry Pi, write code in Python, and combine all those skills to build a fully mobile programmable robot at home. Along the way you will learn to work with a wide variety of electronics, read schematics, troubleshoot, and craft every line of computer code yourself.
Looking to teach a class? Click here for more information on our classroom sets.
Want to purchase all four levels (and build a fully functional robot)? Click here to view the Levels A-D set.
Real Parts + Real Code = Real Skills
- Step-by-Step Lessons and Parts Kit
- Learn to Work with Electrical Components and Build Circuits
- 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
lessons + kit to learn electronics, coding, and robotics
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
- Level A Lessons (downloadable PDF file):
350 pages with 18 step-by-step lessons,
45 projects and activities - Level B Lessons (downloadable PDF file):
575 pages with 18 step-by-step lessons,
57 projects and activities - Raspberry Pi x1
- 5 volt Power Supply with AC Adapter x1
- Raspberry Pi Case x1
- Micro SD Card with Adapter x1
- Ribbon Cable x1
- Wedge Assembly x1
- Battery Holder with Wires x1
- Breadboard x1
- LEDs x8
- RGB LED x2
- Analog-to-Digital Converter x1
- 10k Potentiometer with Knob x1
- Phototransistor x1
- Level Shifting Integrated Circuit x1
- Infrared Obstacle Sensor x1
- Ultrasonic Range Sensor x1
- Infrared Line Sensor x3
- Temperature Sensor x1
- OLED Display x1
- Capacitive Touch Sensor x1
- 220uF Capacitor x2
- 2200uF Capacitor x1
- Jumper Wires (Short Male-to-Male)
- Jumper Wires (Long Male-to-Male)
- Jumper Wires (Long Male-to-Female)
- RFID Tags x2
- RFID Reader x1
- 3x4 Matrix Keypad x1
- Slide Switch x1
- Piezo Speaker x1
- Pushbutton Switch x3
- Resistors 10,000 Ohm x6
- Resistors 1,000 Ohm x6
- Resistors 220 Ohm x6
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).
Levels A and B of The Intro to Robotics program starts at the very beginning teaching you how to work with electrical components, build circuits, use a Raspberry Pi, and write code in Python. As the lessons go on you'll learn to use increasingly complex electrical components and advanced code commands.
- Learn how electricity and electrical equipment work
- Learn to properly use common electrical components that make up circuits including breadboards, batteries, LEDs, resistors, jumper wires, and switches
- Build both series and parallel circuits and understand how to use Ohm's Law when designing circuits
- Practice systematic troubleshooting techniques including half-splitting
- Learn to read schematic drawings
- Learn to use a Raspberry Pi (a mini computer) including connecting it to peripherals (keyboard, mouse, etc.) as well as downloading files and software updates
- Learn to use several included software packages including Raspbian OS, Nano, and Thonny
- Learn to to create basic Python programs including comments, merging strings, user input, mathematical functions, lists, if/else statements, and loops to control electrical circuits and create games
- Learn to identify and correct errors in Python computer programs
- Work administratively with files, folders, and directories
- Continue to expand coding knowledge to include functions, advanced list commands, logical operators, while true loops, advanced string techniques, try/except/finally, and multithreaded operations
- Understand pulse width modulation
- Learn to work with new types of switches, a matrix-style keypad, potentiometers, phototransistors, infrared sensors, RFID readers, temperature sensors, an I2C display, and ultrasonic range sensors
- Learn to use Github and adjust for various versions of Python.
- Work with an analog-to-digital converter integrated circuit
- Continue to improve troubleshooting skills for both electrical circuits and computer programs
- Continue to gain the skills to independently tackle advanced projects found online
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).
Curious to see an Intro to Robotics lessons in action? We provide three full lessons as well as a complete scope and sequence for each level of our program:
- Click Here to Download the Level A Sample Packet (includes Sample Lessons + Fill List of All Topics Covered in Course)
- Click Here to Download the Level B Sample Packet (includes Sample Lessons + Fill List of All Topics Covered in Course)
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).
CUSTOMERS TESTIMONIALS
“I am halfway through Level B and am very impressed with the excellent quality of electronics instruction! As a retired IT professional and former Computer Science instructor I feel qualified to also evaluate the programming instruction. It is...excellent as well! Both the electronics and programming instruction are easy to follow for students and adults alike and is well-structured in a "one step builds upon another" approach. Highly recommend!”
By Glen S.
"These are really well crafted lesson plans. They teach in a practical, well thought out manner. My 15 year old son has been working on a lesson a day all summer, and has learned some serious skills. Thank you!"
By Delwyn F.
"As an electronics engineer, I wanted my daughter to have experience with and be comfortable with circuits and eventually make a robot. Like the founders of the company, I tried many different kits on the market and they all lacked the fundamental foundation for understanding. We love the 42Electronics curriculum as it starts from the ground up. Sitting down with the day’s lesson is the highlight of our homeschool day! We can’t wait to get to the more complicated items in the higher levels!"
By Cheryl
Learn Electronics + Coding + Robotics at Home
FAQ
United StatesThis is an amazing program and although it is reading, it isn't daunting at all. There is short reading and yet it gives thorough information. Plus after every lesson they show you how what you read applies to what you will build.
United StatesThis year for science I decided to drop what we normally do, and stick to robotics and coding for my 9 yo boy. We both LOVE it. Since he’s younger and I have other (older) kids to homeschool who are also doing their own science curricula, I work with him doing one lesson a week. It’s a good pace for us, we’re not in a rush, and I’m learning right along with him. We’re only several lessons into Level A but it’s been awesome so far. The math we obviously can’t do, but that can always be revisited later. I was hesitant about the cost at first, but it’s been worth every penny. Everything is neatly packaged and it’s not this monstrous box (at least, levels A and B aren’t) that takes up extra space in my house. Couldn’t be happier! And he is excited at the prospect of completing all 4 levels—which we’ll do over 2 years.
United StatesThis is a great idea. My son is learning so much and so quickly. So am I. We are on lesson 8. There are a few typos and small inconsistencies that is indicative of a product from a small start-up business. I’m proud to support this clever idea and its accessibility for enrichment.
United StatesI am halfway through Level B and am very impressed with the excellent quality of electronics instruction! As a retired IT professional and former Computer Science instructor I feel qualified to also evaluate the programming instruction. It is...excellent as well! Both the electronics and programming instruction are easy to follow for students and adults alike and is well-structured in a "one step builds upon another" approach. Highly recommend!
United StatesThese are really well crafted lesson plans. They teach in a practical, well thought out manner. My 15 year old son has been working on a lesson a day all summer, and has learned some serious skills. Thank you!
United StatesI love this kit, and think it provides an awesome introduction to electrical engineering and python. I highly recommend it!
United StatesSo far so good. My 14 yr old is on level B and is moving right along. He enjoys it and has asked for level C & D. We’ve been looking for a type of program like this and we are so happy to have found it! Thank you!!
United Statesso far so good. my daughter is famously intolerant of kits or even textbooks. she doesn't like to be told what to do but this has held her interest and she sees the applications to real world problems. she is 12. I am learning a lot too. cheers
United StatesWe're highly pleased with the kit and included instructions (we're still in part A). Our 13 yo loves doing this and the instructions on basic electronics and Python programming are very well written and easy for him to comprehend. We've learned more about electronics from this kit than from all of the other electronics kits that we have purchased over the past several years. The manual that comes with the kit is the magic - it explains basic theory in "normal" English and walks you through relevant exercises. I don't have any background in either Python or electronics and am enjoying learning this along with our child.
United StatesOur son has always been interested in programming, coding, and robotics. He will tell anyone who will listen that he is going to build robots some day. I am pleased to have found a curriculum that he enjoys and is teaching him the skills he needs to actually be able to build those robots!