pi-top Robotics & Electronics Superset Single Superset

Looking to introduce coding, engineering, or robotics into your class?

Everything you need to start teaching coding, AI, robotics, and engineering. With over 300 hours of hands-on lessons, you'll find CSTA-aligned content for beginner coders to  advanced programmers. Our Further LMS makes it easy to start teaching CS as a stand alone class or integrate PBL within STEM and CTE classes.

• Includes: 1 Hardware Kits (Further LMS sold seperately) 
• Grades: 6+
• Recommended 1-2 students per hardware kit
• Access to all pi-top content on the Further LMS = 300+ Hours of Learning
• Teacher Certifications on the Hardware & Software
• Additional Resources: Further LMS Library Info, Code Cards, Sample Course Scope & Sequence Doc, Sample Lesson Plan

Interactive Lessons for Robotics and Coding

Does your existing program need new life? Students will use their creativity, mix in electronics & code to experience programming while building problem solving and computational thinking skills. Resources are also available such as the Life Sized Parts Identification Poster, and Code Cards to support students. The project based learning curriculum is designed by teachers to engage all students and make teaching CS easy.

Teaching CS doesn’t have to be scary!

With Block-pi, coding becomes more accessible. Easily connect to the pi-top device (containing a Raspberry pi) through the Further interactive learning platform. Choose from 100s of premade CSTA standards aligned lessons. Write or edit code and send it wirelessly to the device from inside lessons! Roster students using Clever or Google, customize lessons, access resources, assess, and track progress through the Further teacher portal.

SMART Home programming using sensors and motors

Real World Advanced Robotics & AI Projects

Students design and code complex projects using pi-top's custom curriculum, code libraries and hardware. Students can collaborate to design optimal traffic light systems, smart homes, and pollution reduction utilizing AI and machine learning (obstacle avoidance, color recognition, emotion detection).

Introduce CS through After School clubs and Summer Camps

The starter pack is an easy way to engage new learners to CS and Robotics. For new teachers & facilitators curious about teaching CS, this pack is a great way to build confidence in teaching & learning. Our self-paced learning design makes it easy for students to lead their learning with minimal teacher instruction.   

Anyone can teach computer science

With step-by-step teacher guides, over 150 hours of standards-aligned lessons, and engaging activities, you will guide your students as they progress from beginning STEAM challenges to advanced AI concepts - no CS teaching experience needed!

(Includes 1 year Further Building License)

Teaching computer science and robotics should be fun and easy!

Not every computer science teacher has a background in technology, but it doesn’t have to be scary! 

We provide step-by-step instructions for every lesson in Further and include everything you need for an engaging CS class, no experience required.

• Step-by-step Lesson Plans
• Scope and Sequence documents
• Standards Alignments

pi-top [4]

The pi-top [4] is a durable and programmable brain that powers CS projects. It’s the fastest and simplest tool for getting started with the Raspberry Pi, or gaining experience with digital making, coding, and hands-on learning. Plus, it can also enhance Raspberry Pi experiences with its 5-hour internal battery, cooling fan, USB ports, a speaker, and other useful features. The kit provides teachers with all the tools they need to create an engaging CS class.

Designed for anyone from beginners to experienced coders, the pi-top helps kids make anything they can imagine using one simple system. The system is compatible with lots of accessories, including over 65 additional construction pieces and components. When kids combine a pi-top [4] with the companion Robotics and Electronics Kits, the possibilities for learning are endless. Plus, it also pairs with other tech tools, like the micro:bit, Makey Makey, and more!

Further - Curriculum and Projects for Pi-Top

Further is the new pi-top Online Computer Science Classroom, Content, and Lesson Management Platform that helps children travel a path from beginner coding to advanced programming and AI concepts. Further includes a robust classroom management system with SSO capabilities and over 125 hours of customizable curriculum and projects. Aligned with standards and curriculum frameworks, Further includes resources to guid

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

pi-top [4] portable computer

• Pre-installed Raspberry Pi 4 4GB
• pi-topOS on 16GB SD Card
• Power Supply Unit (PSU)

Electronics Kit

• 8 Connecting cables
• 1 Ultrasonic Sensor
• 1 Foundation Plate
• 2 Potentiometers
• 1 Sound Sensor
• 1 Light Sensor
• 2 Yellow LEDs
• 2 Green LEDs
• 2 Red LEDs
• 2 Buttons
• 1 Buzzer

Robotics Kit

• 50+ aluminum construction pieces
• 1 Roll of blue line following tape
• 2 12mm Wheel connectors
• 1 Phillips screwdriver
• 1 Rivet removal tool
• 1 Ultrasonic Sensor
• 1 HD 720p Camera
• 2 Encoder Motors
• 1 Expansion Plate
• 2 Hex Allen keys
• 2 Servo motors
• 6 Colored balls
• 1 Chassis plate
• 1 Castor wheel
• 250 rivets
• 2 Tires

FREE pi-top [4] Protective case

Speaker:
1 2-Watt speaker

Video Output:
1 Micro-HDMI, 1 pi-top Display Port. Dual-display supported both supporting 4kp60

Networking Gigabit Ethernet:
Up to 1 Gbps; Wi-Fi: 2.4 GHz + 5.0 GHz IEEE 802.11ac; Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) v5.0

Battery Life:
Up to 5.5 hours use time 1hr 15min charge time 19.24Wh battery (7.4 Volts, 2600mAH LiPo battery)

Ports:
2 USB 3.0, 1 USB 2.0 Gigbabit Ethernet 40pin GPIOs micro HDMI pi-top Display Port pi-top Modular Connector pi-top Pogo interface Connector