CircuitMess CircuitPet

CircuitMess CircuitPet

• Grades: 6+
• Number of Students: 1-2
• Number of Lessons: 1 build
• Contact Hours: 4
• Additional Resources: Product Brochure, Creator's Booklet, Build Guides/Lessons

PLEASE NOTE: This product requires a soldering kit to assemble. Soldering kit sold separately. Please see the CircuitMess Took Pack here.

Highlights:

Build & Code Your Own Handheld Virtual Pet

CircuitPet is a DIY virtual pet similar to Tamagotchi. Like any other pet, you can play with it, take care of it, love it and help it grow!

How Does It Work?

1. Follow the online tutorials and assemble your CircuitPet
2. Learn about real-time clocks and low-power technology
3. Play with, take care of, and love your virtual pet duck
4. Hook CircuitPet to a computer and code it

Always On

Unlike other pets, you can take a break from CircuitPet. But even a digital pet can break down if you leave it without love for too long. Don't let your duckie rust! Check in every once in a while to make sure it has everything it needs to be happy.

6 Preloaded Mini-games

• Collect XP with fun minigames
• Keep your pet happy
• Keep the rest away
• Level up your character

Bring Your Digital Pet To Life

Maybe Galileo discovered what planets look like, but your Duckileo has even bigger dreams! This brave robot duck is on a mission to discover the whole universe.

Help him achieve his dreams by playing custom games to level up and launch him into the stars. Watch him become an astronaut & boldly waddle where no duck has waddled before!

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

Curriculum or Lesson Topics:

Build CircuitPet and Learn STEM Skills

Hardware Skills:

• Soldering & hardware assembly
• RTC (real-time clocks)
• Microcomputers and other electronic components
• TFT LCD displays

Coding Skills:

• Coding in C++ & CircuitBlocks
• Low power & always-on technology
• Embedded programming
• Video game mechanics

What’s Included:

• Main circuit board
• Acrylic casing
• Lanyard
• Pushbuttons
• Metal bolts
• Brass spacers
• RGB LED
• Piezo buzzer
• Li-Po Battery
• Female pin header
• Male pin header
• Display board

PLEASE NOTE: This product requires a soldering kit to assemble. Soldering kit sold separately. Please see the CircuitMess Took Pack here. 

Additional Information and Resources:

• Product Brochure
• Creator's Booklet
• Build Guides/Lessons

Special Notes and Considerations:

⚠WARNING: 

CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.

PLEASE NOTE: This product requires a soldering kit to assemble. Soldering kit sold separately. Please see the CircuitMess Took Pack here.

PLEASE NOTE: This product is intended for users age 11+. Make sure to have an adult present to help with the assembly process. It's okay to ask for help!