Meggy Jr RGB kits are now available in Classroom Packs!
Classroom packs are discounted, bulk-packaged kits to build larger numbers of of Meggy Jr RGB kits. Perfect for schools, specialized soldering or programming classes, summer camps, electronics clubs, or hacker spaces!
Meggy Jr RGB Classroom Packs are available in a number of different sizes, for different class sizes. Each classroom pack for n students includes the following:
- All parts needed to build n working Meggy Jr RGB units. Circuit boards, preprogrammed microcontrollers, LED displays, buttons, and all other electronic components to build n Meggy Jr RGB units.
- Handle sets: n+1 sets (n+2 for 20+ students) of basic handles in assorted colors.
- Spare parts: A few extras of the small parts that are easy to lose and/or break.
- One printed Meggy Jr RGB assembly guide (full color).
- One printed Meggy Jr RGB programming guide (full color).
- A classroom-oriented bill of materials, indicating how many of each part to count out for students.
- One USB-TTL programming cable.
- One USB flash drive, preloaded with the Meggy Jr RGB downloads.
Additional USB-TTL cables for reprogramming the completed Meggy Jr RGB units are sold separately.
The flash drive is provided so that internet access is not needed; it contains all the documentation and software needed to assemble and begin programming Meggy Jr RGB.
The drive is preloaded with:
- PDF versions of the Meggy Jr RGB assembly and programming guides. (To be viewed in a PDF reader, projected on a screen, or printed out as needed.)
- Latest version of the Arduino software for Mac, Windows, and Linux
- Meggy Jr RGB Library for Arduino (with example programs)
- Additional contributed programs for Meggy Jr RGB
As with individual Meggy Jr RGB kits, tools and supplies are required for use with Meggy Jr RGB Classroom Packs. Each unit requires 3 'AAA' cells to operate; an optional ac adapter is available as well. The following additional tools and supplies are needed to build up the kits:
- Electronics soldering iron
- Thin rosin core solder (standard solder for electronics)
- Small ("flush") wire clippers
- Small pliers (e.g., needle nose)
- Small Phillips-head screwdriver
- Hot glue gun (suggested)
Classroom packs ship approximately one week after receipt of order.
| Meggy Jr RGB Classroom Packs |
| Class size |
10 Students |
20 Students |
30 Students |
| Price/Student |
$60 |
$50 |
$45 |
| Total |
$600 |
$1000 |
$1350 |
| Purchase |
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Options and Accessories to add to your classroom pack:
AC Adapters
Meggy Jr RGB is designed to run on batteries and classroom packs come complete with battery holders. You can also power Meggy Jr with an energy-efficient wall-plug AC adapter, 4.5 - 5 V DC, regulated, 600 mA+. These adapters are sold individually. Two versions are available: one for US/Canada, and an international multi-plug version that comes with four separate plugs. Both versions come with the appropriate power jack to solder onto the Meggy Jr circuit board.
| US/Canada AC adapter |
$12 |
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International AC adapter
Includes plugs for US,
UK, Europe, Australia
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$20 |
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USB-TTL Cable
This FTDI model TTL-232R-5V converter cable can be used for programming Meggy Jr RGB, Peggy 2.0, and many other Arduino compatible devices through the Arduino programming environment. One of the cable fits into the USB port on your computer, and the other end has a 6-pin header socket that hooks up to the Meggy Jr. This is actually a "smart" converter that contains the USB interface chip within the cable itself. 1.8 meter (6 foot). Sold individually.
| USB-TTL Cable |
$20 |
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Resistor Lead Bender
Handy high-productivity tool for making neat bends in the leads of your resistors when assembling kits. Read more about these here. A popular accessory for building Meggy Jr RGB. Sold individually.
| Resistor Lead Bender |
$5 |
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Individual Meggy Jr RGB kits
Complete individual Meggy Jr RGB kits are also available separately:
Meggy Jr RGB:: Standard Kit
Meggy Jr RGB + Basic Handle Set |
$75 |
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Meggy Jr RGB:: Super Kit
Meggy Jr RGB + Basic Handle Set,
USB-TTL Cable, and Lead Bender
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$95 |
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Meggy Jr RGB:: Sub-Standard Kit
(no handle set) |
$65 |
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Please contact us if you need any assistance from our end in navigating the purchasing procedures of your school or organization.
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