{"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\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\/IMG_7426.jpg?v=1785430628","url":"https:\/\/www.makershed.com\/products\/make-vum-ralfe","provider":"Maker Shed","version":"1.0","type":"link"}