Full Details
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Materials: Laser cut pine wood, electronics, single board computer, LCD screen, battery
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Includes wooden storage chest, controller box, Raspberry Pi computer, Raspberry Pi base, SD card, mouse, one speaker, a 7” LCD display screen, computer cords (HDMI & USB), rechargeable battery, computer base, nuts (33), screws (31), letters (5), hinges (4), latch, binders (4), screwdriver, breadboards (3), switches (9), piezo buzzer, jumper wires (25), buttons (8), LED lights (5), 20+ custom Raspberry Pi edition of Minecraft educational games, an internet browser, a word processor, scratch programming, and full-scale blueprint instructions for building
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Teaches engineering and programming through a combination of an engaging storyline, physical building, and Raspberry Pi Edition of Minecraft challenges
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Increasingly challenging levels teach new concepts step-by-step
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Can assemble complex electronic circuits and make programmable modules
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Can build real, physical electronics such as buttons, switches, LED lights, sensors, and buzzers to design personal Minecraft dashboard, allowing for better control of characters in the game
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Average assembly time: 1-2 hours. Completing all of the Piper hardware missions typically takes 8-10 hours
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Once hardware missions are complete, children can use the creative mode indefinitely
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Wifi connected
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Recommended for ages 8+
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Offered in English with Mandarin and Japanese translations available
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Warning: Small parts may create choking hazard for younger children; keep small parts away from children
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Made in China
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Dimensions: 15.5” x 10.5” x 3.5”
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Weight: 5 lbs.
Piper is a Raspberry Pi kit for kids that blends hands-on engineering with digital coding and programming skills in one accessible, fun package.
First kids build the wooden computer, but that’s just the start of the educational fun. They then get to explore a Raspberry Pi Edition of Minecraft, tackling challenges that get increasingly more complex. They work their way up to building electronics with components included in the kit, like circuits, controllers, and programmable modules.
Once they dominate all the levels of the game, kids can switch to creative mode to keep playing or explore the free downloadable content. Piper also gives kids access to an internet browser and a word processor, too.
Putting Piper together should take an hour or two, but from there, the playing—and learning—possibilities are endless.