Making a micro:bit storage box

[John Hegarty]

I've been looking for a way to store/transport micro:bits for a while and ended up making one instead. I used a component box from Lidl , a €5 yoga mat from "All Seasons" and some super glue.  Pretty simple to put together. 

Pictures here https://photos.app.goo.gl/WiuFo1sjxqxFHE326 - The one I did will hold 64 and a bunch of USB cables. I don't have that many micro:bits so not all slots are filled in the pictures. Next time I'd go for a smaller box. 

I'll have it with me at #cesicon if you want a look. 

jh

[Fiona Hayden]

Impressive idea John! Thanks for sharing. 

Have just ordered a class set of Micro:Bits after being really inspired by our Microsoft DreamSpace visit. Had been wondering how best to store them and the accessories so your post is perfect timing!! 

Just wondering if anyone had ordered protective covers for the individual micro:bits and if they could recommend where I could get them? 

Thanks,

Fiona

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[John Hegarty]

I bought a couple from kitronik. They were nice but pricey and I didn't buy any more. I have found the micro:bit to be very resilient. 

I have only had one fail on me and that was my fault when I was trying something out and carelessly had 3 different power sources linked to it including a 12v battery pack. Plenty of heat and the sweet smell of circuits burning out gave me the clue something was up :-)

jh

[keith quille]

Dave in Crumlin Youth-reach designed this for me!! Works so well on the road, maybe there is a business call for Crumlin YR???

Kind regards,

Keith Quille

[Stuart Lawn]

If you have a handy Fab Lab or Makerspace with a laser cutter nearby - design your own with Boxes.py - It’s a great resource for bespoke boxes and trays.

You can pretty much find any type of box you want on there - https://www.festi.info/boxes.py/

And if you want to dig deeper the code is open source.

Cheers

Stuart Lawn

twitter: @stulawntweets, @fablabmh

On 19 Feb 2019, at 19:56, keith quille <weba...@gmail.com> wrote:

Dave in Crumlin Youth-reach designed this for me!! Works so well on the road, maybe there is a business call for Crumlin YR???

[Hassan Dabbagh]

Nice 

Hassan Dabbagh

hassan...@gmail.com

On 19 Feb 2019, at 18:51, John Hegarty <jheg...@clongowes.net> wrote:

[Chris Reina]

I love when someone shares something like this…

It reminds me that I know absolutely nothing about anything and how much more I can learn… 

Kudos, hats off, merci beaucoup, muchos gracias and go raibh míle míle maith agat Stuart.

The Maker force is strong with you.

Chris

[Stuart Lawn]

Just spreading the love Chris :-)

Cheers Stuart

[Cocoon Customer Care]

We used one of these guys in one of our schools - click here.  They come in different sizes and can be used for stroring/ transporting anything. Simply cut the foam out according to the size of what it is your storing; Microbits, Spheros etc.

Warm regards,

Alan Hopkins

Cocoon Customer Care

[Fiona Hayden]

Impressive idea John! Thanks for sharing. 

Have just ordered a class set of Micro:Bits after being really inspired by our Microsoft DreamSpace visit. Had been wondering how best to store them and the accessories so your post is perfect timing!! 

Just wondering if anyone had ordered protective covers for the individual micro:bits and if they could recommend where I could get them? 

Thanks,

Fiona

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On 19 Feb 2019, at 18:51, John Hegarty <jheg...@clongowes.net> wrote:

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[John Hegarty]

Still in use - 

I'm looking at some Foxbits to try out next year. 

https://www.keyestudio.com/products/keyestudio-foxbit-stem-education-esp32-development-board-wireless-communication-with-type-c-for-arduino-and-python

Similar to the micro:bit but with a different chip and has a few additional features like built-in wifi and USB-C. I understand they work with Makecode in much the same way as the micro:bit but I'll be using them with microblocks https://microblocks.fun/ and with Python for the LC Computer Science folk

jh

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[Fiona Hayden]

Impressive idea John! Thanks for sharing. 

Have just ordered a class set of Micro:Bits after being really inspired by our Microsoft DreamSpace visit. Had been wondering how best to store them and the accessories so your post is perfect timing!! 

Just wondering if anyone had ordered protective covers for the individual micro:bits and if they could recommend where I could get them? 

Thanks,

Fiona

Sent from my iPhone

On 19 Feb 2019, at 18:51, John Hegarty <jheg...@clongowes.net> wrote:

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