Electronics and robotics components

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Curriculum-aligned kit packages

Three staged hardware packages with full manifests. Students and parents can purchase in GBP after creating an account.

Stages 1–6

Foundation Kit

The fundamental reusable engineering toolbox for electronics, embedded systems, and automation through Stage 6.

Core role: Provides the fundamental reusable engineering toolbox for early and mid-level electronics, embedded systems, and automation.

£49.99

What's inside(tap to expand)

Assorted Resistors (220Ω, 1kΩ, 10kΩ)

×30
Introduced
Stage 1
Usage
Current limiting and pull-up/pull-down logic

Breadboard Power Supply Module

×1
Introduced
Stage 1
Usage
Stable 3.3V/5V breadboard power rails

Digital Multimeter

×1
Introduced
Stage 1
Usage
Voltage, current, and resistance measurement

Jumper Wires (M-M, M-F, F-F assorted pack)

×65
Introduced
Stage 1
Usage
Circuit interconnections and breadboard wiring

LDR (Light Dependent Resistor)

×1
Introduced
Stage 1
Usage
Light sensing and automatic street light control

LEDs (5 Red, 5 Yellow, 5 Green)

×15

5 Red, 5 Yellow, 5 Green

Introduced
Stage 1
Usage
Visual indicators and traffic light simulation

Potentiometer

×1
Introduced
Stage 1
Usage
Analog user input and voltage division

Push Buttons

×4
Introduced
Stage 1
Usage
Digital inputs and manual control switches

Solderless Breadboard

×1
Introduced
Stage 1
Usage
Solderless circuit prototyping canvas

Arduino Uno Development Board

×1
Introduced
Stage 2
Usage
Primary microcontroller for embedded programming

Active Buzzer

×1
Introduced
Stage 3
Usage
Audible alarms and parking distance alerts

Ultrasonic Sensor (HC-SR04)

×1
Introduced
Stage 3
Usage
Distance measurement and parking guidance

DC Motor (with fan blade attachment)

×1
Introduced
Stage 4
Usage
Motor dynamics and automatic cooling fan

Diode

×2
Introduced
Stage 4
Usage
Flyback diode protection for inductive loads

Micro Servo Motor

×1
Introduced
Stage 4
Usage
Angular positioning and barrier gate actuation

Transistor / MOSFET

×2
Introduced
Stage 4
Usage
DC motor current amplification and switching

Membrane Keypad

×1
Introduced
Stage 5
Usage
User passcode entry for security systems

Mini Water Pump (with plastic tubing)

×1
Introduced
Stage 5
Usage
Liquid displacement and smart irrigation

PIR / Proximity Sensor

×1
Introduced
Stage 5
Usage
Motion detection and electronic security systems

Relay Module / Switching Device

×1
Introduced
Stage 5
Usage
High-power switching for pumps and motors

Soil-Moisture Sensor

×1
Introduced
Stage 5
Usage
Automated plant watering and soil monitoring

LCD / OLED Display Screen

×1
Introduced
Stage 6
Usage
Data display for measurement stations

Temperature & Humidity Sensor (DHT11)

×1
Introduced
Stage 6
Usage
Environmental monitoring and weather station

Stages 7–9

Advanced Robotics & Physics Kit

Mobile robotics platforms, robotic arm hardware, and physics test sets for Stages 7–9.

Core role: Provides robust mechanical platforms for integrated mobile robotics, multi-joint kinematics, and physical force testing.

£129.99

What's inside(tap to expand)

Complete Line-Following Robot Chassis Kit

×1
Introduced
Stage 7
Usage
Chassis, motors, wheels, line sensors and motor driver board

Complete Robotic-Arm Hardware Kit

×1
Introduced
Stage 8
Usage
Structural frame and heavy-duty servos for kinematics

Assorted Gear Ratio Set

×1
Introduced
Stage 9
Usage
Interchangeable gears for speed vs. torque experiments

Friction Test Mats

×3
Introduced
Stage 9
Usage
Different surface materials for friction testing

Set of Calibrated Test Masses / Loads

×1
Introduced
Stage 9
Usage
Precisely weighted masses for mechanical advantage and torque testing

Set of Interchangeable Wheels

×1
Introduced
Stage 9
Usage
Different treads and diameters for traction and friction analysis

Stages 10–12

IoT & Applied Engineering Expansion

Wi-Fi connectivity, environmental safety sensors, and IoT prototyping for Stages 10–12.

Core role: Introduces high-speed Wi-Fi network connectivity, environmental safety monitoring, and open-ended capstone problem solving.

£59.99

What's inside(tap to expand)

ESP32 Development Board (Wi-Fi & Bluetooth)

×1
Introduced
Stage 10
Usage
32-bit dual-core IoT microcontroller with wireless stack

IoT Expansion Wire & Resistor Pack

×1
Introduced
Stage 10
Usage
Specialized leads and pull-up packs for network prototyping

Safe Energy / Power Measurement Module

×1
Introduced
Stage 10
Usage
Current and voltage sensing for smart grid energy monitoring

Gas / Air Quality Sensor (MQ Series)

×1
Introduced
Stage 11
Usage
Hazardous gas detection for mining and industrial safety systems

Water-Level Sensing Module

×1
Introduced
Stage 11
Usage
Liquid height detection for flood warning and tank monitoring

Hardware strategy

  • Foundation Kit (stages 1–6) establishes core electronics and Arduino skills with components reused across many projects.
  • Advanced Robotics & Physics Kit (stages 7–9) adds chassis, arm, test masses, and friction surfaces for motion and forces.
  • IoT & Applied Engineering Expansion (stages 10–12) adds ESP32, environmental sensors, and applied energy modules.