BrickPi For Groups
The BrickPi for Groups kit helps children do more using robotics and LEGO MINDSTORMS by connecting LEGO sensors and motors onto the Raspberry Pi. This kit includes five sets of BrickPi Core, including the BrickPi, case and rechargeable lithium-ion battery, microSD Card, ethernet cable, temperature, humidity, and pressure sensors, storage bins, and Raspberry Pi 3. LEGO parts are not included.
- Program using other languages (such as C, Python, or Scratch)
- Interact with the Web (Web services, stream data anywhere, or control remotely)
- More processing power, integrated Wi-Fi, and integrated third-party sensors
*This product is backordered.
Get to Know:
The BrickPi for Groups kit is best for those students who already have LEGO MINDSTORMS sensors and motors. Your BrickPi connects to the Raspberry Pi and replaces the MINDSTORMS Brick (brain of Mindstorm system). If you don’t already have LEGO MINDSTORMS, check out their complete robot kit, the GoPiGo. Explore the BrickPi Product Support and Documentation pages for step-by-step tutorials, technical specs, detailed product pictures, and the sample code libraries.
What's in the Box:
- 5 BrickPi3 Base Kits: Board, Acrylic Case, and Battery Power Pack (8 AA batteries are not included)
- 5 Blank microSD Cards: You’ll need Raspbian for Robots, which kids have to download and install themselves
- 5 Temperature, Humidity, and Pressure Sensors
- 5 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Batteries
- 5 Power Supplies (110-240V)
- 5 6-inch Ethernet Cables
- Set of 5 Storage Bins
- 5 Raspberry Pi 3s
- Ethernet Cable
- Raspberry Pi (we recommend the 3, but any version will work)
- LEGO MINDSTORMS sensors, motors, cables, and technic parts
- Power supply is recommended so you don’t drain the battery while programming
- Tiny (jewelry-sized) Phillips head screwdriver is recommended for assembly of the case
- microSD Card with Dexter Industries Raspbian for Robots, which you have to download and install yourself
Key Features:
- Connect up to 4 NXT or EV3 motors
- Connect one of the many Grove Sensors
- Battery pack powers the Raspberry Pi and the whole robot
- Connect up to 4 NXT or EV3 sensors—both digital and analog
- Libraries available in languages such as Python, Scratch, and Java
- Attach your LEGO Technic bricks to the BrickPi case to build an awesome robot
- Connect your LEGO MINDSTORMS robot to the web to control it remotely or integrate other Internet services and data
| Manufacturer | Dexter Industries |
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