CircuitMess Chatter
- Grades: 6+
- Number of Students: 1-4
- Number of Lessons: 2 builds
- 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 Wireless Communicator!
Chatter is a DIY encrypted wireless communicator. It comes. ina pair and it is a free, private, security-first texting device that teaches about electronics and coding.
How it Works?
- Assemble your Chatters Using the Simple and Fun Instructions
- Insert Batteries
- Text for Free and Play Games
- Code your Own Custom Apps
DIY Walkie Talkie with Peculiar Superpowers
Chatter uses long–range, low power communication (LoRa), which encodes information similar to the way dolphins and bats communicate!
Comes in a Pair but Keeps all of Your Secrets
Ready to become James to your Bond? Use your own private network to scramble text into a secret code that only other Chatter devices will see. Sending texts for free has never ben cooler!
Pairing is Caring
Create a whole network of friends to share your secrets with. Create avatars, customize chat features, play games, or send personalized texts, because texting yourself is not as fun as your think.
Easy to Follow Instructions
- Anatomy Guide: Learn about parts that make Chatter work
- Build Guide: Step-by-step guide with 100+ photos
- Usage Guide: Tips & tricks on how to use Chatter
- Coding Guide: Beginner-friendly with detailed instructions
Curriculum or Lesson Topics:
Build Chatter and Learn STEM
Hardware Skills:
- Soldering & hardware assembly
- Wireless communication systems and LoRa
- Electronic components
Coding Skills:
- Coding in C++ & CircuitBlocks
- Low power & always-on technology
- Embedded programming
- Video game mechanics
What’s Included:
- Main circuit board
- Antenna
- Display board
- Button caps
- Acryllic casing
- Battery holders with batteries
- Pushbuttons
- Piezo buzzer
- Brass standoffs
- On-Off switches
- Metal bolts
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!