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?
- Follow the online tutorials and assemble your CircuitPet
- Learn about real-time clocks and low-power technology
- Play with, take care of, and love your virtual pet duck
- 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:
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!