Piper Computer Kit V4B

Piper Computer Kit V4B

• Grades: 3+
• Number of Students: Recommended 1-2 per Computer Kit
• Number of Lessons: 40+ Challenges/Activities across 5 Chapters
• Contact Hours: 15+
• Additional Resources: Piper Playbook, Piper StoryMode

Highlights:

Welcome to the ultimate D.I.Y. computer-building experience, for ages 8+! Build a REAL computer from start to finish while playing the Raspberry Pi Edition of Minecraft and learn how to code and make STEAM connections to the real world. Now includes the Sensor Explorer Kit that includes 6 additional projects!

With beautifully etched, laser-cut wood pieces, the Raspberry Pi microcomputer, and hardware designed to be assembled using the included blueprint and screwdriver, the build is just the beginning.

Curriculum or Lesson Plans:

Start up the computer and dive into Piper StoryMode, Play Piper's unique gamified experience which blends physical building with virtual storytelling to engage kids in STEAM learning. Need a button to move in the game? Build it yourself and learn the basics of circuitry and electrical engineering! 

Take it one step further and learn to code using PiperCode, the Google Blockly, drag-and-drop coding experience. Learn to program and control electronics from your Piper Computer Kit with step-by-step instructions that guide kids through blinking an LED, building a game to test your reflexes, and so much!

For educators, Play Piper has created a free guide that walks teachers and students through a series of carefully curated, standards aligned computer science enrichment projects. For more details, please see the Piper Playbook here.

What's Included:

Hardware:

• Piper Computer Kit V4 Blueprint
• Screwdriver
• Raspberry Pi 3 Model B 
• 7" Screen with integrated amplifier and driver board
• Mouse
• Lithium ion rechargeable battery
• Sensor Explorer Kit including an Ultrasonic Range Finder, Temperature Sensor and Color Sensor
• 10 Jumper Wires
• 5 Controller Buttons
• 5 Large, 10mm LED lights
• Buzzer and Switches
• Large and Small Breadboard
• Power Adapter
• Custom, Laser-Cut Wood

Software:

• 18  Raspberry Pi Edition of Minecraft StoryMode Projects
• 6  Raspberry Pi Edition of Minecraft Mini Games
• 12  Raspberry Pi Edition of Minecraft Creative Mode Projects
• 11 PiperCode Projects
• Scratch 2.0
• Mathematica
• Python
• Sonic Pi
• Plus FREE Software Updates with New Projects!

Special Notes and Considerations:

PLEASE NOTE: Your Raspberry Pi model may vary based on availability.