Proxy

A robot that can, for example, play "rock-paper-scissors," perform calculations, become a compass or digital dice, measure temperature, and be remotely controlled via an app – that's Proxi.

Assembling Proxi is part of the experiment kit, and of course, the instructions show step-by-step what to do and provide tips on what to pay attention to during assembly. This promotes fine motor skills and provides a great insight into the robot's inner workings. In this way, children can easily understand how Proxi works.

Once Proxi is assembled, the micro:bit board comes into play. KOSMOS offers ready-made codes for programming beginners to download so they can start playing with Proxi right away. Children only need to connect the micro:bit to a computer with the included USB cable and drag and drop the downloaded code onto the board.
Then, the micro:bit is simply plugged into Proxi's head, and the fun can begin: It sings and dances, becomes a bowling ball, or displays small notes on its screen.

Of course, children can also program the micro:bit board themselves. The instructions explain how to do this in a child-friendly way and using a clear example.
The micro:bit board is programmed using a graphical, block-based programming language (MakeCode).

Children can modify existing codes or write their own programs. And of course, the entire knowledge and all projects of the huge micro:bit community are open to them.

Users can access the programming editor and community projects via the microbit.org website, which is operated by the Micro:bit Educational Foundation, a non-profit organization whose goal is to enable children to access IT education.
Proxi is a micro:bit accessory kit recognized by the Microbit Foundation.

The micro:bit board includes the following features:
- Programmable microcontroller, incl. its own memory
- Bluetooth
- Accelerometer
- Compass
- 2 programmable buttons
- 5x5 LED display
- LEDs can be used as a light sensor
- Processor can be used as a temperature sensor
- Pins for output and input of signals

Proxi also comes with an additional board that provides a connector for the micro:bit board. This board allows the micro:bit to control the robot's functions. In addition, it includes the following features:
- Infrared sensors
- Buzzer for sound output
- Connection to the battery compartment to power the micro:bit

A modern and playful introduction to the world of programming!

Contents: Components for assembling the robot, original bbc micro:bit microcontroller, USB cable, 2 motors, instructions, screwdriver

The EU Declaration of Conformity according to Directive 2014/53/EU for radio equipment type 620585 Proxi can be found on our homepage at: https://www.kosmos.de/content/service/entsorgung-und-sicherheit/

Required additional material: 4 x 1.5-volt battery type LR09 (AAA, Micro) side cutters (or alternatively scissors and a small file), PC (Windows or Mac), Optional: Smartphone for remote control (Android version 5.0 or higher / iOS version 11 or higher)


Manufacturer / Responsible Person:
Franckh-Kosmos Verlags-GmbH & Co. KG, Pfizerstrasse 5-7, 70184, Stuttgart, Germany, kosmos.de/servicecenter