{"title":"Make: Very Useful Monsters","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoding, engineering, and robots, mixed with adventure, imagination, and fun, these kit are a great way for Young Makers to use these essential skills in hands-on and creatively engaging way. The more you make and tweak your creation, the more you learn and discover, the more useful your monster can become! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"very-useful-monsters-robotic-workshop-kit","title":"Very Useful Monsters Robotic Workshop Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); letter-spacing: initial;\"\u003eThe Make: Very Useful Monsters Robotic Workshop Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); letter-spacing: initial;\"\u003e is a great introduction to making for middle to high-school-aged students\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull of coding, engineering, and robots, mixed with adventure, imagination, and fun, this kit is a great way for Young Makers to use these essential skills in a hands-on, creatively engaging way. The more you make and tweak your creation, the more you learn and discover, the more useful your monster can become! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the Very Useful Monsters Robotic Workshop Kit, you'll create your own animatronic character, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/veryusefulmonsters.make.co\/projects\/?_sft_monster_missions=monster-2-gabbe\"\u003eGabbE\u003c\/a\u003e, that responds to your voice or music, a little robot friend that uses simple AI to interact with motions, or go mobile and take \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/veryusefulmonsters.make.co\/projects\/?_sft_monster_missions=monster-3-build-grabbe\"\u003eGrabbE\u003c\/a\u003e for a radio-controlled spin! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStep by Step and Video Tutorials at \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/veryusefulmonsters.make.co\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003everyusefulmonsters.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePack Includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 x BBC micro:bit v.2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Makey:bit Adventure Board\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Monster Control Board\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicro-USB cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 x 360 Servos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x 270 Servo \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLEDs and Wiring Pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLasercut Monster Chassis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWheel Set w\/ Ball Pivot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonster Accessory Pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ql-indent-1\"\u003eEye Gear Set with interchangeable Eye-Ttachments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ql-indent-1\"\u003eMouth Piece Set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ql-indent-1\"\u003eGrabber Gear Set w\/ Pincher Jaws\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ql-indent-1\"\u003eMakey:bit Rider Seat w\/ Monster Alpha Helmet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAges 8 and up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComputer, phone or tablet required for programming the micro:bit, not included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 AAA Batteries required for makey:bit, also not included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eOh hello there...BBC Micro:bit v.2 On-Board!\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Makey:bit Adventure Board superpowers your microcontrollers and \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"http:\/\/make.co\/makeybit\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eprojects\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts fun robot form factor encourages unique projects and offers creative coding opportunities for all ages! Make and control more cool stuff with easy connections for servos, sensors, screens, and more. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVisit the \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"http:\/\/make.co\/makeybit\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMakey:bit Homepage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for more information, projects, more resources and check out our awesome array of free \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/makershed.make.co\/makeybit\/makey-bit-downloads\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMakey:bit Skin Templates\u003c\/a\u003e, featuring \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/make.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Makey_Mummy.v.1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Mum-Makey\u003c\/a\u003e, FrankenMakey, Krampus, Race Team, Makey O'Reilly the Leprechaun, William Makespeare, Bunnie Rabbit and more!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's a Makey:bit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe micro:bit has lots of pins to control inputs and outputs (as many as 20!) but to make it as small as possible, the designers only made it easy to access three of those pins. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith the Makey:bit, we can access another 9 pins (the others are already used by stuff on the micro:bit like the LEDs on the front and some of the sensors).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour Makey:bit makes it easy to make connections using alligator clips and pin connections for servo motors, Mini OLED displays, LEDs, NeoPixels® sensors \u0026amp; more. The onboard battery pack with on\/off switch keeps your projects powered up on the go and can also provide direct access to battery power for motors or sensors that require 5V.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg width=\"302\" height=\"423\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0243\/7593\/files\/Makeybit_Illo_Front_480x480.jpg?v=1659195036\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMakey:bit in Action \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJam out on your Makey:bit with your own cardboard “Axe”, cue up your Spotify™ playlist, and let DJ Makey run the show for your next party and gig, or use it to follow your favorite \u003cstrong\u003eTwitter\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/make\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e@Make:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e), \u003cstrong\u003eYouTube\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/MAKE\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e@Make:)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e channels, or \u003cstrong\u003eInstagram\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/makemagazine\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e@makemagazine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e) feeds and never miss a new video or photo release!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can also learn math easily with AI, postures, and programming to play with fractions, use engineering to create a robotic tightrope walker, or make the Makey:bit into a scratch gamer motion controller to connect the real world with the digital world and level up!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour Makey:bit comes in it's own eco-friendly container, or is it a docking station, or maybe a starship, it's up to you! Hack, craft, decorate or 'lectrify your Makey:bit's home base, there is a handy reference booklet and space to store accessories inside and the outer sleeve doubles as a stand!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso compatible with these microcontrollers (sold separately):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ql-indent-2\"\u003eBBC Micro:bit (v.1 \u0026amp; v.2)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ql-indent-2\"\u003eAdafruit CLUE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ql-indent-2\"\u003eBrainPad Pulse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ql-indent-2\"\u003eBrainPad Tick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ql-indent-2\"\u003ePico:ed Board\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrought to you by Make: \u0026amp; Lectrify.it\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e","brand":"Make:","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49565078716609,"sku":"MKVUM1","price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0243\/7593\/files\/VeryUsefulMonster1420x1420.png?v=1783642070"},{"product_id":"make-vum-ralfe","title":"Make: Very Useful Monsters - RalfE","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMeet Ralf-E\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's your Robotic Assistant for Learning the \u003cem\u003eFUN\u003c\/em\u003edamentals of Electronics! Make your own animatronic character that responds to your voice and music; experiment with sensor inputs to make a room alarm sentry; code simple AI to interact with certain motion or movements; turn your little creature into a mini-monster theremin and create your own music!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn the basic concepts of MakeCode using the micro:bit BBC. Begin with connecting the micro:bit to your computer and getting familiar with the board itself and the interface by using simple code experiments to start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0243\/7593\/files\/IMG_7320.jpg?v=1783553388\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" style=\"float: right;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0243\/7593\/files\/IMG_7316.jpg?v=1783553390\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" style=\"float: right;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNext, we'll introduce you to the Makey:bit, an extension board for the micro:bit that allows you to easily hook-up and use the pins for the micro:bit to connect servos and more. It includes two dedicated servo ports that draw directly from the onboard battery pack for full power to your projects without being tethered to a computer. You can learn more about the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/makershed.make.co\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMakey:bit here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0243\/7593\/files\/IMG_7315.jpg?v=1783554031\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" style=\"float: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0243\/7593\/files\/IMG_7322.jpg?v=1783554031\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" style=\"float: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll of these combine together with our awesome Monster Body stand, which fits nicely on your desktop and allows easy access to all of the back connections on the Makey:bit. The 3D printed stand features Glow-in-the-Dark filament for the eyes, with a special pop-out for your final monster builds servo and eye-gears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinally Let's Make your Monster! Now it's time to bring your creature to life by adding a servo eye-gear set and googly eyes, use your code to set servo responses to sound, vibration or light. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0243\/7593\/files\/IMG_7266_44bc11f6-5368-4834-bc44-d61a418a9809.jpg?v=1783554563\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"150\" width=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0243\/7593\/files\/IMG_7270.jpg?v=1783551841\" style=\"float: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"150\" width=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0243\/7593\/files\/IMG_7269.jpg?v=1783551818\" style=\"float: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"150\" width=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0243\/7593\/files\/IMG_7267.jpg?v=1783551770\" style=\"float: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"150\" width=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0243\/7593\/files\/IMG_7268.jpg?v=1783551793\" style=\"float: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDownload one of our Makey:bit skins or make your own monstrous DIY creation!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProject Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLevel 1 — Spark Starter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003emicro:bit and Makey:bit board tour → \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eLEDs + Basic Components → first circuit and code install - Monster Build, Heartbeat and LED Eye \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLevel 2 — Animatronic Face\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSound + Servo → inputs controlling outputs - Sing Along and Lip Sync'r\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLevel 3 — Monster Music and Voice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLight, Energy and Noise → energy, resistance and musical concepts - Light Theremin, Voice Recorder and Monster Scream'r\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLevel 4 — Sentry and Guardian Mode (Coming Soon)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSensor Inputs + Sound Outputs → activation through touch, light and sound - Tilt, Sound and Light Alarms\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLevel 5 — Your Monster Pet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePut it all together!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-4ce699be-7fff-f10f-c5f7-164204258a24\"\u003eMonster Maker’s Toolbox \u003c\/b\u003e→ Turn your monster into a toolkit with this cool code!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-4ce699be-7fff-f10f-c5f7-164204258a24\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/microbit.org\/projects\/make-it-code-it\/spirit-level\/\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLevel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/microbit.org\/projects\/make-it-code-it\/sound-compass\/\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/microbit.org\/projects\/make-it-code-it\/conductivity-tester\/\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTester\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/microbit.org\/projects\/make-it-code-it\/distance-calculator\/\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistance Calculator\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeluxe Kit Includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Micro:bit w\/ USB Cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Makey:bit w\/Booklet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x 180 Motor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 x LEDs (1 Flasher, 1 Large, 1 Bright White)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x LED RGB Chip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Nylon Screw and Nut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x 3D Printed Monster Body w\/Eye Cover \u0026amp; 4x Plastic Pegs\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 x FF - Dupont to Dupont Wires\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 x MF - Dupont to Dupont Wires\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 x F-Dupont to Alligator Clip \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 x Alligator to Alligator Clip \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Spade to Dupont Wire Set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Push Button\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 x Blue Twist Ties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 x Stick-On Googly Eyes (+2 Bonus Eyes)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x 3D Printed Ralf-E Parts Pack\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x 3D Printed Spikey Blue Mouth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 x 3D Printed White Eye-Gears\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 x 3D Printed Tentacle-Brows (2x White \/ 2 Purple)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Plastic Parts Case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAges 8 and up\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComputer, phone or tablet required for programming the micro:bit, not included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3 AA Batteries required for makey:bit, also not included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlready have a micro:bit? Got a 3D Printer? \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0243\/7593\/files\/VUM_RalfE.zip?v=1785429288\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMake Your Own Parts\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore Step by Step and Video Tutorials at \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Make: Very Useful Monsters\" href=\"https:\/\/veryusefulmonsters.make.co\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003everyusefulmonsters.com \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*The Makey:bit is also compatible with these microcontrollers (sold separately):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdafruit CLUE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrainPad Pulse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrainPad Tick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePico:ed Board\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eR.A.L.F.E. — Really Awesome Little Friendly Electroniform\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eR.A.L.F.E. — Robotic Ally for Learning Fun Electronics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eR.A.L.F   —  Really Adorable Little Fella\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eR.A.L.F   —  Really Awesome Little Friend\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Make:","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50388830126273,"sku":"MKVUMRLF","price":64.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0243\/7593\/files\/VUM_RalfE.jpg?v=1785873706"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0243\/7593\/collections\/Very_Useful_Monsters.white_eye.sm.png?v=1789845388","url":"https:\/\/www.makershed.com\/collections\/make-very-useful-monsters.oembed","provider":"Maker Shed","version":"1.0","type":"link"}