hardware

You know you can make cool animations and games with Tynker, but did you know that you can take control of hardware devices with block code too? In Tynker’s latest ebook, you’ll explore micro:bit, a programmable microcontroller from BBC that can be used to create micro:bit projects. The micro:bit makes learning about physical computing easy. This microprocessor already understands Tynker […]

The Holiday Gift That Keeps On Giving Tynker and BBC Learning have joined forces to bring you the Doctor Who HiFive Inventor Coding Kit, a programmable Internet of Things mini-computer designed to get kids coding, a vital 21st century skill that uses artificial intelligence, robotics, and more! Krishna Vedati, CEO of Tynker, stated: “Over the last eight years, Tynker has […]

Programming micro:bit with Tynker Blocks With the new Tynker Workshop, you can now build micro:bit programs using Tynker Blocks. Block coding is a great option for anyone who wants to start experimenting with the micro:bit programmable computer. Whether you want to build a robot or design a game, the available library of blocks is a great starting point. Additionally, the […]

Learn to Program micro:bit Using MicroPython! Ever wanted to create your own gizmos with motion sensors, LEDs, temperature sensors and motors? You can do it with micro:bit, a tiny programmable computer using Tynker block programming and MicroPython, a mini version of Python. Tynker’s new MicroPython course for the micro:bit allows users to apply their coding skills to the world of physical […]

Win a Drone for Your Class at Spring CUE 2018! Drones can be a great way to introduce kids to coding – and we’re making it even easier by giving away classroom drones at this year’s California Spring CUE Convention in Palm Springs! We’ll be there March 14–17 demonstrating Tynker for Schools’ amazing coding curriculum, flying drones, programming LEGOs, and […]

Parrot Drone + Tynker Subscription = Parrot Mambo Code We’re excited to unveil Parrot Mambo Code, an exciting way to learn to code and become a drone pilot at the same time! This bundle, which allows new pilots to practice their drone flying skills in a virtual environment before executing the commands on a real drone, includes a Parrot Mambo minidrone […]