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Code Piano Jumbo takes music and coding and combines them into one massively fun package! With arcade clicky buttons and a massive speaker (don’t worry parents, there’s a volume knob!), kids 8-12 can create their own tunes, tones, and sound effects. Our 14 free projects walk total beginners through coding from the ground up - starting with beeping a tone and going all the way to building a DJ booth! If you have a music-loving tween who should try coding, Code Piano Jumbo is the perfect fit!
- Code Piano Jumbo circuit board
- USB cable
- Instruction and reference book
When you buy a Let's Start Coding kit, you get much more than a box of 'stuff'. Free with every kit is access to our downloadable coding software for Windows, Mac, or Chromebook computers, plus tons of learning content. For Code Piano Jumbo, this includes:
- 14 sequenced project pages that cover the fundamentals of all coding languages
- Example code that can be modified or tinkered with
- Walkthrough videos that accompany the projects,explaining how the code works so kids can make changes of their own
- Code 'challenges' and 'bug hunts' that encourage kids to interact and engage with the code, strenghtening their learning
Using the free software for Windows, Mac, or Chromebook desktops or laptops (no tablets or phones), coders can complete the following projects:
- Random Tone Generator
- Pitch "Tuner"
- DJ Sound Effects Booth
- Morse Code Message Beeps
- Siren Creator
- Classic 8 Note Piano
- Coding in the C++ (see-plus-plus) coding language
- Microcontroller is ATMEGA 328P, like the Arduino Uno board
- Software is compatible with Windows 7, 8, 10 and Mac OSX 10.9 and above, plus Chromebooks.
- Software requires internet connection to code.
- No batteries are required - the board is powered by the USB port.
