Raspberry Pi Pico Discovery Kit
69,60 € INCL. VAT
- Complete educational kit to learn to code without any soldering
- Pico WH, Grove shield, LCD screen, sensors and servo motor
- Booklet of 15 activities in French, cycles 3 and 4
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- Description
Description
Raspberry Pi Pico discovery kit: 15 activities to learn to code
The Raspberry Pi Pico discovery kit, designed with Vittascience, is a complete educational kit to introduce students to programming and electronics. It brings together a Raspberry Pi Pico WH board (Wi-Fi, soldered headers), a Grove shield, an LCD screen, sensors, a servo motor, a buzzer and a booklet of 15 activities in French. Everything connects without soldering and is programd from a web browser on the Vittascience platform.
Highlights
- Grove connectors : each sensor connects with a single keyed cable, so it cannot be plugged in the wrong way round.
- Block-based or MicroPython programming on Vittascience, for a gentle learning curve.
- Booklet of 15 guided activities, from lighting an LED to a connected weather station.
- Pico WH with Wi-Fi : everything you need to explore connected devices.
- Designed for the classroom : suitable for cycles 3 and 4.
Kit contents
- 1 × Raspberry Pi Pico WH
- 1 × Grove shield for Pico
- 1 × 2 × 16 character LCD screen
- 1 × temperature and humidity sensor
- 1 × soil moisture sensor
- 1 × ultrasonic sensor
- 1 × light sensor
- 1 × RGB LED module
- 1 × buzzer module
- 1 × servo motor
- 1 × micro-USB cable
- 1 × activity booklet in French
Features
| Features | Value |
|---|---|
| Card | Raspberry Pi Pico WH (RP2040, 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi, soldered headers) |
| Connections | Grove shield, solderless |
| Programming | blocks and MicroPython via the Vittascience platform |
| Activities | 15, booklet in French |
| Level | cycles 3 and 4 |
Which one should you choose?
| Kit | Approach | Who is it for? |
|---|---|---|
| Pico discovery kit (this product) | Grove sensors, French booklet, Vittascience | middle school teachers, complete beginners |
| PicoBricks kit | pre-wired, detachable modules | makers, clubs, optional robotics |
| Micro:BIT Club v2 kit | micro:bit boards in bulk | whole classes from primary school |
The discovery kit stands out for its French booklet and its online platform: the teacher has nothing to install.
Compatibility and things to know
- A computer with a web browser (PC, Mac or Chromebook) is required to program via Vittascience.
- Pico WH : this is the version with Wi-Fi and pre-soldered headers, compatible with the Grove shield.
- Microcontroller : the Pico does not run an operating system, it executes the program you send to it.
Recommended accessories
- USB to micro-USB cable : a spare cable to equip each workstation.
- Raspberry Pi Pico : an extra board for students' personal projects.
Typical session outline
- Discovery : the student plugs a Grove sensor into the shield and connects the Pico via USB.
- Programming : they assemble the blocks in Vittascience or switch to MicroPython.
- Testing and fine-tuning : the program is sent to the Pico and the readings are shown on the LCD screen.
- Challenge : the teacher suggests a variation, for example triggering the buzzer above a certain temperature.
For teachers
The kit fits into the teaching of programming in middle school. See our education offers, read Raspberry Pi at school and browse the Raspberry Pi Pico boards and accessories.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Raspberry Pi Pico discovery kit contain?
A Pico WH, a Grove shield, an LCD screen, five sensors, an RGB LED, a buzzer, a servo motor, a micro-USB cable and a booklet of 15 activities.
Do I need to install any software?
No, programming is done in the web browser on the Vittascience platform.
Is soldering required?
No, the Grove connectors and the Pico WH with soldered headers avoid any soldering.
What age is it for?
It is designed for cycles 3 and 4, i.e. from the end of primary school through middle school.
Which languages?
Block-based programming, then MicroPython.
Can it be used to build connected devices?
Yes, the Pico WH has Wi-Fi, used in particular for the connected weather station.
Order on MonRaspberry
The Raspberry Pi Pico discovery kit is a turnkey way to teach coding in the classroom. Order with peace of mind: shipping within 24/48 h after payment is received from our France-based stock, official and tested products, returns possible within 14 days with a return authorization, payment by Visa, Mastercard, PayPal, Apple Pay or Google Pay, and free pickup point delivery on purchases of €200 or more.
