{"product_id":"finch-robot-2-0-with-or-without-micro-bit-copy","title":"Finch Robot 2.0 - Receive a FREE micro:bit (Value $23)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the more highly anticipated educational technology releases in the last year, the Finch 2.0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is now shipping! More robust and versatile than the original Finch Robot from BirdBrain Technologies, the Finch 2.0 is a true coding and robotics solution for students in all K-12 grades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn fact, it’s designed to foster inquiry and advance creative problem-solving skills in students from kindergarten to college and can certainly help teachers find new and innovative ways to teach computer science, math, and a whole lot more. Plus, for any educators who have used the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003emicro:bit \u003c\/b\u003ein STEAM education lessons previously, the Finch 2.0 might be even more appealing since it’s now powered by the micro:bit board. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe most important upgrade to the Finch 2.0 is probably the fact that it makes use of the micro:bit as its source of power. This also means that students can incorporate the micro:bit’s functions and capabilities into the programs they write for their Finch. And, speaking of those programs, another one of the Finch 2.0’s impressive upgrades has to do with all of ways in which it can be programmed – six different coding options in all! The Finch 2.0 can be programmed using the brand-new FinchBlox language, BirdBlox, MakeCode, Snap!, Python, and Java – truly offering something for students at all levels of education to try depending on their skill levels and prior programming experiences.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"video-wrapper\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jiBCCskKkv8\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that the Finch uses micro:bit as its processor; you must have one in order to operate the robot. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinch Robot 2.0 includes the following features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBluetooth wireless connection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated and rechargeable battery (lasts 6+ hours)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWheel encoders for accurate movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCentrally positioned marker holder for drawing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 tri-color LEDs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulti-tonal buzzer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWheel encoders for precise and accurate movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 light sensors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 distance \/ obstacle \/ ultrasonic sensor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 infrared line tracking sensors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with plastic bricks for adding accessories \u0026amp; building fun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarks on wheels for counting revolutions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSurface can be written on with whiteboard markers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emicro:bit features: accelerometer, radio, compass, buttons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoHS compliant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinch Robot 2.0 will launch with access to the following programming languages:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinchBlox (icon-based for pre-readers - available on iOS, Android) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBirdBlox (block-based - available on iOS, Android)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMakeCode (block-based - available on Chrome, Mac, Windows, Linux)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSnap! (block-based - available on Mac, Windows)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePython (text-based - available on Mac, Windows)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJava (text-based - available on Mac, Windows)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBONUS FREE!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 x micro:bit (board only)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Black Friday","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68048831611202,"sku":"BRD-001-2","price":225.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2250\/9987\/files\/123_898x700_7c97fa15-5e0f-4ab5-9453-83b2cfc22ed5.png?v=1711052466","url":"https:\/\/robotixeducation.ca\/products\/finch-robot-2-0-with-or-without-micro-bit-copy","provider":"Robotix Education Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}