The Calliope mini is a microcontroller used as an educational tool in the schooling of children from the third grade onwards, typically under adult supervision. The Calliope mini demonstrates that everyone can code - and do so with a lot of fun. The entry point is easy, allowing children, teachers, and parents to get started without prior knowledge. From the first self-programmed blinking light to self-driving robots and wirelessly communicating swarms of Calliope minis: with just a few clicks on a connected computer, you can design your own programs for the microprocessor that bring the Calliope mini to life.

The Calliope mini Starter Box includes a board and accessories:

• Battery holder with batteries
• USB cable
• Booklet for the first computer-independent applications and one with programming examples
• Rubber band (for securing the battery compartment)
• Stickers.

Includes MotionKit 2.0: The MotionKit 2, featuring two powerful motors, an integrated line follower, infrared sensor, and ultrasonic sensor, can be assembled in 5 minutes, allowing for immediate programming. With the new MotionKit, you can set your Calliope mini in motion. Let it drive along a line, control it remotely with another Calliope mini, or transform it into a drawing robot. The possibilities are endless. The MotionKit 2 is programmed in makeCode.