PyBox
Subscription
PyBox helps you explore robotics and go further with Python coding. It is designed for intermediate Python programmers to help you hone your craft and creativity. Five monthly shipments deliver new robot parts and activities direct to your door. PyBox is the perfect way to go further with Python and the GoPiGo Raspberry Pi robot.
Subscribe for $29/mo.
First month $219 (includes robot)
- US Subscribers get free shipping
Already have a GoPiGo? Subscribe to missions and parts only!
What you get
In month one, your subscription includes everything you need to build your first robot – mission one, a GoPiGo Core, and Raspberry Pi computer. Each month you’ll get a special box in the mail with new robot sensors or actuators and access to a PyBox mission.
No contracts. No commitment. Just an easy way to learn about the power of coding and robotics.
- Get a GoPiGo Core and Raspberry Pi
- Get a new part and mission every month
- No contract or commitment
What you learn
PyBox is designed to extend your Python and engineering experience. It’s a great way to apply intermediate coding to real robotics.
Every mission includes step-by-step instructions to guide you to success. Story-driven challenges help you find creative solutions to problems inspired by today’s most advanced robots.
- For intermediate programmers
- Previous Python experience recommended
- Designed to help you go far and get creative
Learn to build and code robots
With PyBox, you’re bringing Python programming to real robotics.
Here are just a few of the concepts you’ll learn to use across the 5 PyBox challenges:
- Program structure
- Jupyter Notebooks
- Classes and Instances
- Markdown language
- Data smoothing
- F-strings
- Interactive Python
- Data plotting
- Inputs and outputs
- Proportional controller
- Sensor calibration
- Iteration
- Indexing
- Event handling
- Truth tables
- Boolean logic
Not sure what some or any of this means? No problem – that’s exactly what PyBox designed to help you learn.
Meet the robot behind the GoBox
Push further with the power of Raspberry Pi
GoPiGo helps you build a powerful little robot with the Raspberry Pi computer. It’s perfect for exploring robotics, coding, and the frontiers of computer science.
- Build and program your own robot
- Great for all skill levels
- Powered by a real (little) computer
Multiple ways to code
GoPiGo supports multiple programming languages. Build a bridge from coding basics in Bloxter to cutting edge computer science skills with Python and Jupyter notebooks. It is designed to help you reach the next level, then go even further.
Customize and connect to projects of all types
With GoPiGo you can connect learning to code with real-world problem-solving. Then use the add-on sensors and actuators to customize GoPiGo to easily meet your needs.
From Mars rovers to self-driving cars there is a project or lesson for you to explore.
One of the best robotics kits you can buy, especially for teachers.
Simple start, no installation required
It’s easy to get started with GoPiGo, just connect to its wifi hotspot. Then use the built-in-tutorials inside GoPiGo OS to start learning the basics.
The power to go further
GoPiGo has the power of Raspberry Pi, interactive Python, and a suite of pre-installed libraries to help you explore cutting edge computer science activities.
From grade school to advanced Google tool
GoPiGo is great for helping you explore robotics, but it’s also perfect for seasoned professionals! Advanced users can connect to Google’s Cloud Vision API and other web-data – helping you explore new frontiers in computer science.
Connect and customize
GoPiGo has 5 connection ports* for attaching sensors or actuators, making it easy to invent the robots of your dreams. No soldering required.
*2x Digital/Analog, 2x I2C, 1x Serial. Plus, 2x servo motor ports.
Explore and build with a library of sensors and actuators for GoPiGo
Choose from over 15 add-on modules to add new abilities to your robot construction. Every part gives you more ways to build and explore.
