Piper Computer Kit: Award-Winning Build-A-Computer Age 8+ STEAM Learning, with Raspberry Pi, Google Blockly, StoryMode, Games, Python, and Amazing Projects!
Brand: Piper
Categories: Electronics, Computers & Accessories, Computer Components, Single Board Computers

The Piper Computer Kit is the award-winning, cool, build-it-yourself computer kit for kids ages 8+. The Piper Computer Kit was designed by STEAM educators to open the world of coding, engineering, and creativity and includes everything needed to build a fully-functioning computer! Kids follow a blueprint like a real engineer, using the kit's scaled hand tools. The build is just the beginning! Kids learn the basics of electronics through game-based projects and activities using the Raspberry Pi, and coding with projects based on Google Blockly’s easy drag-and-drop visual programming language. The Piper Computer Kit is STEAM learning disguised as fun!

BUILD A COMPUTER: Includes all the components needed to build a fully-functioning computer! A Raspberry Pi, 7" screen, DIY speaker, rechargeable battery. Teaching kids to be STEAM-capable; coding their own games, interactive projects and more!
HANDS-ON STEAM PROJECTS: Building the computer is only the beginning! Using Piper’s StoryMode, kids are guided through a secret mission, attaching wires and connecting electronic components to move around an immersive world and controlling the outcome.
LEARN TO CODE: With a Piper Computer Kit, kids learn the basics of coding with 11 progressively challenging projects based on Google Blockly's easy, drag-and-drop visual coding language. Using PiperCode, kids progress through tangible tasks that increase their level of confidence.
CREATED FOR KIDS AGES 8+: Designed by educators to foster self-paced learning, kids advance from foundational tasks through more challenging projects at their own pace. They can progress to pre-loaded Python programming language, deepening their engagement and competence.
THE BUILD IS JUST THE BEGINNING: Piper Computer Kit features an integrated, build-it-yourself speaker and 7" HDMI screen. The kit is engineered for multi-rebuilds, with a sturdy carrying case. Beyond the build, Piper Computer Kit launches kids into an expansive, adventurous world of learning disguised as fun, with dozens of playable projects from Day One.

Product Dimensions: 13 x 13 x 4 inches
Item Weight: 6.3 ounces
Country of Origin: USA
Item model number: PC02-01-001
Manufacturer recommended age: 8 years and up
Batteries: 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included)
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No
Manufacturer: Piper Inc.
Brand: Piper
Connectivity Technology: HDMI
Wireless Communication Standard: Bluetooth