Hardware
Boards, sensors, kits and everything you plug in.
- A piece is missing from my kit — how do I get a replacement? How to identify a missing part in your kit, submit a replacement request, and keep your class moving in the meantime.
- An in-depth look into the Climate Action Kit Sensors and Components Let's take a look at all the sensors and components that are included in the Climate Action Kit and see what they can do and when you might use them.
- Can I buy additional or replacement robotic components? How to troubleshoot a faulty robotic component and how to request a replacement or purchase extra components from Forward Education.
- Can I use multiple of the same robotic component in a project? Instructions on how to connect multiple of the same robotic component to the Breakout Board.
- Contents of the Climate Action Kit A breakdown of the exact contents of the Climate Action Kit
- How do I access lessons for the Climate Action Kit? Instructions on where to find lessons and coding tutorials for the Climate Action Kit.
- How do I remove my micro:bit from CHARGE? How to remove your micro:bit from the CHARGE battery pack.
- How do the sensor modules in my Climate Action Kit work? A plain-language guide to what each Climate Action Kit module does, how it senses the world, and which MakeCode blocks to use with it.
- How do the sensor modules in my Coding for Good Kit work? A plain-language guide to every sensor and smart module in the Coding for Good Kit — what each one measures, how it plugs into the Breakout Board, and how to code it in MakeCode.
- How do the sensor modules in my Smart Hydroponics Kit work? A plain-language tour of the sensors and devices in the Smart Hydroponics Kit — what each one measures, how it connects to your micro:bit, and how to test everything before class.
- How long does it take the Charging Station to charge a set of Breakout Boards? The Charging Station typically takes about 3-4 hours to charge a set of Breakout Boards.
- How to download MicroCode onto CodeCTRL MicroCode is a graphic-based programming language designed to be used with micro:bit display shields like CodeCTRL.
- How to submit feedback We want to hear from you and this is how you do it!
- I need HELP! Here are all the resources you need when you are in a pickle
- Smart Hydroponics Kit Assembly Guide Smart Hydroponics Kit assembly Guide
- Smart Solar Energy Kit Assembly Guide Smart Solar Energy Kit assembly guide
- Smart Soldering Kit Assembly Guide Smart Soldering Kit assembly guide
- Storage Cart Assembly Instructions Storage & Charging Cart Assembly Instructions
- Walkthrough - Climate Action Kit Unboxing - Breakout Board and Components Here is a brief video on the Breakout Board and the various Robotic Components
- Walkthrough - Climate Action Kit Unboxing - Building Blocks Here is a brief video on the Building Blocks
- Walkthrough - How to store the water pump A brief video describing the best practices on how to store your water pump after use
- Walkthrough - pairing your micro:bit Here is a quick video on how to pair your micro:bit
- What are "apps" for the CodeCTRL? codectrl apps
- What is micro:bit? The micro:bit is a small, versatile computer, or the 'brain' behind the Climate Action Kit
- What is the Coding for Good Kit? What is the Coding for Good Kit?
- What is the maximum output of the Smart Solar Energy Kit? The Smart Solar Energy Kit has a maximum power output of 2 watts.
- What's in the box? Parts List and SKUs for Every Forward Education Kit A per-product list of everything included in Forward Education kits — Climate Action Kit and its variants, Coding for Good Kit, Smart Solar Energy Kit, Smart Hydroponics Kit, CHARGE and more — with single-kit and class pack SKUs.
- Where can I purchase consumables for the Smart Hydroponics Kit? Replacement consumables for the Smart Hydroponics Kit