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ELECFREAKS micro:bit kits
By ELECFREAKS. Visit ELECFREAKS micro:bit kits
Desk research from the maker's own pages. Not yet tried by us. Checked 2026-10-24.
A Shenzhen company that makes add-on kits for the BBC micro:bit: robot cars like Cutebot, a wearable coding watch, a smart farm kit, a retro MakeCode Arcade handheld, brick-compatible building kits and sensor sets. A child snaps the micro:bit into the kit, writes block or Python code in Microsoft MakeCode, and follows step-by-step projects on the ELECFREAKS wiki. The company says it is an official BBC micro:bit partner.
Our take: Good value for families or classes that already have a micro:bit and want robots and sensors; families starting from zero may prefer an all-in-one kit.
| Ages it suits | about 8-14 |
|---|---|
| What its terms say about age | Shop terms say you must be the age of majority, or be of age and consent to your minor dependents using the site. The privacy policy says it does not knowingly collect children's data except as the law allows. (terms) |
| Price | Paid. From $9.90 (watch kit) to about $89.90 (32-in-1 building kit) on sale in Oct 2026; most kits ship without the micro:bit board, sold separately |
| Works on | A device |
| Account | No account needed |
| Ads | None |
| In-app purchases | None |
| The AI in it | No AI |
What's good
- Low-cost ways to extend a micro:bit
- Free tutorials on the wiki
- Block coding to Python in MakeCode
Watch for
- Most kits need a micro:bit bought separately
- Small parts and wiring for younger kids
- Shop uses ad tracking
Data and privacy
The shop's privacy policy lists Google Analytics, Google Ads, Meta, Klaviyo and Shopify for analytics and advertising, and says it does not sell personal information. The kits themselves need no account. Read the privacy policy.
Does it work?
No study found.
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Where these facts come from
- https://shop.elecfreaks.com/
- https://shop.elecfreaks.com/pages/privacy-policy
- https://shop.elecfreaks.com/policies/terms-of-service
- https://shop.elecfreaks.com/pages/about-us
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