Product Information
- Look Like a Game Controller, but it's a programmable circuit board; Kids' love of gaming will attract them to Code Lab Mini, where they'll learn the coding skills that will enable them to become video game developers themselves; The familiarity of the game controller appeals to kids and helps them get excited about coding; Turn your gamer into a coder
- Great Gift for Kids 8-12+; Curious kids who love brain games, puzzles, memory games, strategy, and tech can get started with coding in a fun and hands-on way; They don't need any experience to get started coding; Plus, you don't have to know coding to get them started - our free online guides, videos, and sequenced projects take care of that
- Tons of Self-Paced Fun; We have published over 80 starter projects and 1000+ lines of example code to get your kids started; Projects "level up" just like gaming levels, but kids can also jump forward, experiment, or create their own code from scratch; Why give just a software login card as a Christmas gift this year? Get a hands-on circuit board that pairs with guided videos, examples, and challenges that get your kids coding hands-on
- Packed with Electronics; We took our popular Base Kit and packed its electronics parts into an easy-to-use, no-circuit-building package; Code Lab Mini has Jumbo LED lights (single and multicolor), arcade-style buttons, jumbo speaker, turn knob, volume knob (parents thank us!), and a vibration motor to appeal to all of kids' senses and give them the chance to experiment with all sorts of electronic components - with no troubleshooting
- Take it Further with Add-Ons; The easy-to-install add-on boards bring rainbow LED pixels, an LCD screen, and a trio of sensors (light, sound, and tilt) to the Code Lab Mini; These can be purchased separately, installed in about 5 minutes, and unlock 20+ new projects per add-on; If your kid loves their Code Lab Mini, you'll have the perfect next gift already lined up
- Grab and Go; Code Lab Mini is a rugged, all-in-one kit that comes with a retractable USB cable, guidebook, and sturdy storage box; You can take Code Lab Mini on vacation, a trip to the library, after school clubs, or anywhere with your laptop; Don't worry about losing pieces or organizing tiny bits in a box - all of Code Lab Mini's electronics are securely attached to the circuit board and ready for action
- Loved by Kids, Parents, and Teachers; Kids love that our kits feel like games, but challenge their brains; Parents love that we have provided the content and guidance, so they don't have to learn coding just to teach it to their kids; Teachers love that we have provided the bridge between Scratch / Hour of Code and more formal coding like AP classes
- Real Code, Real Skills; Code Lab Mini teaches real, typed coding, without the pain of starting with a blank screen; By combining example programs with real C++, we can teach kids the coding fundamentals that apply to all major coding languages like Python, C#, Javascript, PHP, Java, C, and Perl; Don't be wary of typed C++, we have built the supporting projects to make your child successful
- Trust the Experts; Our team is experienced in getting kids coding; We have helped tens of thousands of kids learn coding with our products, which have won awards from several parenting, educational, and technology organizations; Our sole focus is a fun introduction to coding, rather than being a toy company that is trying to introduce a trendy "coding" product
- Compatible with Most Computers; Our web-based code platform is free and only requires a Google Chrome browser on your Windows, Mac, or Chromebook computer; It is not compatible with phones or tablets; Some customers have been able to successfully use the kits with the Linux operating system, but there is no official tech support for that route
