Piper Computer Kit V4B with Sensor Explorer

Piper Computer Kit V4B with Sensor Explorer

$399.00 USD

Highlights
• Build and code your own computer using Raspberry Pi
• Story-driven coding challenges inspired by Minecraft
• Beautifully etched, laser-cut wood pieces designed for hands-on building
• Explore electronics, engineering, and physical computing through interactive projects
• Connect and experiment with buttons, LEDs, sensors, and electronic components
• Encourages creativity, problem solving, and computational thinking

Kit Includes
• Raspberry Pi Computer
• Piper Computer Case
• 7" LCD Display
• Speaker
• Mouse
• Electronic Components and Sensors
• Sensor Explorer Kit
• Blueprint and Build Tools

Language Options
English, Spanish, French, Mandarin Chinese, and Japanese. Easily selectable in StoryMode settings.

Technical Requirements
Compatible with HDMI displays and USB peripherals.

With beautifully etched, laser-cut wood pieces, the Raspberry Pi microcomputer, and hardware designed to be assembled using the included blueprint and screwdriver, the build is just the beginning. Start up the computer and dive into Piper StoryMode, our unique gamified experience which blends physical building with virtual storytelling to engage kids in STEAM learning. Need a button to move in the game? Build it yourself and learn the basics of circuitry and electrical engineering!

Take your skills even further with PiperCode, a Google Blockly–powered, drag-and-drop coding experience. Learn real programming concepts while controlling the electronics. From blinking an LED to creating a reflex-testing game - all through guided, step-by-step challenges.

Language Options: English, Spanish, French, Mandarin Chinese, and Japanese. Easily selectable in StoryMode settings.

Screwdriver
Raspberry Pi3 Model B
7" Screen with integrated amplifier and driver board
Mouse
Lithium ion rechargeable battery
Sensor Explorer Kit including an Ultrasonic Range Finder, Temperature Sensor and Color Sensor
10 Jumper Wires
5 Controller Buttons
5 Large, 10mm LED lights
Buzzer and Switches
Large and Small Breadboard
Power Adapter
Custom, Laser-Cut Wood

*Note: Your Raspberry Pi model may vary based on availability. Your Piper Computer Kit V4 may be replaced with comparable alternatives which include the Piper Computer Kit V4A and the Piper Computer Kit V4B.

Each Piper Computer Kit includes a Blueprint for assembly.

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18 Raspberry Pi Edition of Minecraft StoryMode Projects
6 Raspberry Pi Edition of Minecraft Mini Games
12 Raspberry Pi Edition of Minecraft Creative Mode Projects
11 PiperCode Projects
Scratch 2.0
Mathematica
Python
Sonic Pi
Plus FREE Software Updates with New Projects!

Check out the StoryMode Missions and PiperCode Projects!

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For educators, Piper offers a robust standard's aligned curriculum with 35+ STEAM lesson plans, assessments, student hand-outs, vocabulary, and instructional resources that makes using Piper Computer Kits in your learning environment easy.

Piper Computer Kit Educator Guides

The guides on Teach.playpiper.com are designed to guide you through a series of carefully curated computer science enrichment projects. Students can build the Piper computer individually or in small groups, following the project guides with facilitators/teachers to check in on this exciting journey.

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