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Kano Pixel Kit – Learn to code with light

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Brand Kano
Age Range (Description) 72 months to 1188 months
Item dimensions L x W x H 11 x 7.9 x 2.2 inches
Educational Objective Computing & Coding

About this item

  • Build and code 128 dazzling lights and 16 million colors. Comes with step-by-step book, lightboard, case, buttons, lanyard, and free Kano app.
  • Learn to code 30+ step-by-step creative challenges
  • Make games, art, sound equalisers, and data light up instantly
  • Endless play with Kano World. Remix 500, 000+ creations made by a creative community.
  • Works wirelessly with Mac, PC, Linux and any Kano Computer Kit. Ages 6+

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Product Description

Build and code 128 dazzling lights. Paint pictures, make animations, play with 16 million colors. Learn to code art, games, live data, weather apps, sports tickers and more.

From the Manufacturer

Build it yourself

Open the box, pop out buttons, board and battery. Follow the book, build a Pixel Kit all by yourself. Learn about power, RGB, LEDs, and more. Play with the built-in games, light shows and sound equaliser.

Learn to code

Follow the simple steps, connect code blocks, view the Javascript. Level up slowly, learn about loops, logic, live data, and variables. Light it up live, see the effects instantly.

Make art, games, data

Step-by-step paint pictures, build animations, make lights move to music. Build colorful games, characters that jump, and mazes to solve. Play with data, make a weather station

Playground Mode

There's no end to what you can make. make your own art, colorful characters, spaceships that swerve, light up live sports scores with the skills you've learned.

Kano World

Join our free creative community. People of all skill levels, all over the world sharing and playing art, music, games, and more. See the code behind any creation, then tweak it to make it your own.

Earn rewards

Create your own profile, level up, and earn medals as you complete challenges, and make new creations.

About the Startup

Describe your products in 3 words.

Make, learn, play.

How did you come up with the idea for this product?

Kano started with a challenge from Micah, 6, my little cousin. He said he wanted to make his own computer. But didn’t want “anyone to teach him.” It had to be “as simple and fun as Lego".

What makes your product special?

Kano Kits empower you to make technology, and learn to code – through simple steps, and creative play. With physical building and delightful software projects, we open up the hidden world behind the screen.

What has been the best part of your experience?

It is a great privilege to build & learn with the rising generation – who are using Kano to learn how the world works, and make it do something new. And, to work with thousands of artists, teachers, makers, and inventors in 86 countries, from South London to South Africa, to demystify computing. We believe everyone can understand & shape the world, not just the 1% of 1%. It is an incredible time to be alive.

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Kano Pixel Kit – Learn to code with light

Build and code 128 dazzling lights. Paint pictures, make animations, play with 16 million colors. Learn to code art, games, live data, weather apps, sports tickers and more.

What you do

Build it yourself

Learn to code

Make art, games, data

Build it yourself

Open the box, pop out buttons, board and battery. Follow the book, build a Pixel Kit all by yourself. Learn about power, RGB, LEDs, and more. Play with the built-in games, light shows and sound equaliser. Works wirelessly with Mac, PC, Linux and any Kano Computer Kit.

Learn to code

Follow the simple steps, connect code blocks, view the Javascript. Level up slowly, learn about loops, logic, live data, and variables. Light it up live, see the effects instantly. Simple for beginners, expansive for experts.

Make art, games, data

Paint pictures, build animations, make lights move to music, funny faces that speak when you speak. Build colorful games, characters that move, mazes to solve. Play with data, make a weather station, light up sports scores.

Endless Play

Earn rewards

Playground Mode

Kano World

Remix

Earn rewards

Level up as you complete challenges and make new creations. Unlock medals, discover hidden rewards. Compete with friends.

Playground Mode

There's no end to what you can make. Paint pictures, build games, create characters controlled with sound, spaceships that swerve. Visualize data, build live sports tickers.

Kano World

Join our free creative community. Be inspired, make, share and play with brilliant creations by people all over the world. Safe and friendly.

Remix 700,000+ creations

See the code behind any creation, then tweak it to make it your own. Change the colors, add animation, hack the data.

What you need to know

What you need to know

FAQ

What is the Pixel Kit?

The Pixel Kit is Kano’s latest creative coding kit. With it, you can make and code dazzling lights, build your own games, create animations, paint with light.

Do I need a Kano Computer Kit to use the Pixel Kit?

No, you don’t need a Kano Computer Kit. But you do need a computer to use the Kano App. The Pixel Kit can be connected to any Windows, Mac, or Kano Computer Kit.

What's in the box

  • LED Board
  • Book
  • Stickers
  • Battery
  • Mode Dial

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    Customer reviews

    3.9 out of 5 stars
    3.9 out of 5
    205 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the learning capabilities of the science fundamentals kit. They say it's a great product for children to learn basic coding. They also appreciate the bright and colorful lights. However, some customers have reported issues with connectivity, durability, and value. Customers also have different opinions on ease of use.

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    13 customers mention10 positive3 negative

    Customers like the brightness of the science fundamentals kit. They mention that the lights are bright and colorful, and the LED display is very vibrant. Some say that the product is cute and fun, making possible light shows. They also appreciate the barebones yet beautifully colorful interface. Overall, most find the product to be neat and durable.

    "...The LED display is bright and very vibrant. Purchased this for my cousins and even became a little jealous of this Stem toy. I want one lol...." Read more

    "It's a neat product, but definitely requires time put into it...." Read more

    "...I will say that it is neat, I liked how durable it looked and didn’t worry about handing to the kids...." Read more

    "...The product is cute, has cool lights, and is fun...." Read more

    13 customers mention13 positive0 negative

    Customers find the science fundamentals kit an amazing device that has quite a potential for learning coding. They say it's a great product for children to learn basic coding and it'll be an easy way for them to do so. They also say it’s the best teaching tool on the market of coding, computer science, and a different way to learn to code. Customers also say the kit is educational, fun, and engaging, and it allows individuals to develop creativity.

    "...Kano provides the introductory understanding of code through their block building software that translates into the fundamental understanding of code..." Read more

    "This is an amazing device that has quite a potential for learning coding. The LED display is bright and very vibrant...." Read more

    "...It is a great product for children to learn basic coding and it’s an easy way for them to do so as there are clear instructions on how to create..." Read more

    "...There are built in games and functions so you can start using it without even connecting to a computer...." Read more

    12 customers mention12 positive0 negative

    Customers find the science fundamentals kit fun to build, easy to use, and engaging for kids. They also say it makes great learning toys for kids and is perfect for elementary school kids to learn with. Customers also mention that the challenges are interesting and great fun.

    "...The block building is comprehensive and easy to use. Kids loved the challenges and were excited to learn more and more JavaScript at the end of each..." Read more

    "...recommend this for children who want to learn to code as it is interesting and great fun." Read more

    "...It is really a well-executed environment, and a fun little device to mess around with. As an adult I, too found it enjoyable!" Read more

    "...With the built-in apps and games, there is an immediate sense of limitless possibilities. The app is a plug-and-play wrapper (for Java script?)..." Read more

    11 customers mention11 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the quality of the science fundamentals kit. They mention it's a great product, promising, and well-executed. They also appreciate the opportunity to see their results beyond the computer screen. Overall, customers recommend this product for kids over 8.

    "...The block building is comprehensive and easy to use...." Read more

    "...It is really a well-executed environment, and a fun little device to mess around with. As an adult I, too found it enjoyable!" Read more

    "...After going through a few exercises, everything was great; I saw JavaScript alongside the visual components in constructing code...." Read more

    "...It’s a great, compact, and perfectly priced device that allows provides a portable platform for learning and teaching coding skills...." Read more

    21 customers mention11 positive10 negative

    Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the science fundamentals kit. Some mention the instructions are easy to follow and the tutorials make it simple for kids to learn to code. They also say it's easy for their kids to put together and games and apps load battery life. However, others say it’s complicated to use and has baffling hindrances to usability.

    "...The block building is comprehensive and easy to use...." Read more

    "...It looks like every other button and is difficult to accuate (Tilting in this case, its horrible.)...." Read more

    "...great product for children to learn basic coding and it’s an easy way for them to do so as there are clear instructions on how to create blocks of..." Read more

    "...getting a hamstrung device with some very significant and baffling hindrances to usability that costs way more than it should...." Read more

    15 customers mention4 positive11 negative

    Customers are dissatisfied with the durability of the science fundamentals kit. They mention that it's not well made, has bad quality control, and the physical components are cheap. Some say that the product is unreliable and breaks easily.

    "...What are the chances of that? The physical components are "cheap" is all I can say, judging from how they cut corners with small buttons; the board..." Read more

    "...Kano App to be running on your PC for the device to function - a horrible design...." Read more

    "...I will say that it is neat, I liked how durable it looked and didn’t worry about handing to the kids...." Read more

    "...app wont recognize userid/pw most of the times, when it does, it keeps crashing! very frustrating...." Read more

    14 customers mention0 positive14 negative

    Customers are dissatisfied with the connectivity of the science fundamentals kit. They say the app won't connect with the device, they can't get it to work with the Kano computer, and it won' t execute any programs written. They also say it doesn't load actual apps, only animations. Additionally, they say an active PC connection is required to run custom apps.

    "...My little nitpick though is the Joystick to help navigate. It doesn't respond well and makes the games seem less playable...." Read more

    "...Otherwise, the device needs to be connected to a computer via wifi or a usb cable at all times...." Read more

    "...is super super buggy; it crashes and freezes on mac and loses connections on windows even when using the cable3...." Read more

    "...But after any of the joystick button is pressed, it fails to work either...." Read more

    9 customers mention0 positive9 negative

    Customers are disappointed with the value of the science fundamentals kit. They mention that it's overpriced and a boring stocking stuffer. They also say that it does not run apps stand-alone and is useless in its current state.

    "...very significant and baffling hindrances to usability that costs way more than it should...." Read more

    "...forget about it.I would pass. Not worth it. 2 stars because it's fun for a while...." Read more

    "...Very disappointing. Also, the microphone on ours is super sensitive to the point of being worthless...." Read more

    "...I find this product useless in its current state...." Read more

    Not made very well
    2 Stars
    Not made very well
    This was a xmas gift I bought a few months ago so my son just barely got to put it together yesterday . The button that turns it off broke and wasn’t really connected by much. As much as I paid for this it shouldnt have broke that easy
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    Top reviews from the United States

    Ross Cohen
    5.0 out of 5 stars Kano Pixel kit is perfect for our elementary school kids to learn with
    Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2018
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    Kano Pixel kit is perfect for our elementary school kids to learn with. At first, it’s a fun build. Kids got together to learn about how the Kano Pixel worked, they found out that the Pixel device has its own chip set and can accept USB input. Then the kids started building it. They found the button to be the most fun as they were capacitive and felt nice to click. Pixel also works without needing a Kano Raspberry Pi computer. Initially, there are a few surprising and fun light modes in addition to the Kano version of the classic Snake game.

    However, when connected to the Kano Raspberry Pi computer the fun only continues. Kano provides the introductory understanding of code through their block building software that translates into the fundamental understanding of code. The block building is comprehensive and easy to use. Kids loved the challenges and were excited to learn more and more JavaScript at the end of each one. Their new project is to choose a classical game like Super Mario or Megaman and remake it on the Kano Pixel.
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    Finbarr Saunders
    5.0 out of 5 stars now a real bargain if you know how to install/use Arduino or MicroPython ... or would like to learn
    Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2020
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    I got two of these for my kids when the retail version first came out, and the crummy software meant we moved on to other things quickly. But now that I'm getting them into maker projects using Arduino/Microbit/Adafruit microcontroller boards, I'm buying more of them at the $25-$35 price point, where they are a real bargain, provided you are happy to replace the built in software.

    You're getting a lot of hardware for that price. A 128 element RGB array, decent battery and power management, case, wifi, lots of ports and controls ... Just do a web search for 'kano pixel micropython' and you'll find free code projects and instructions from reputable maker/instruction websites. There is even helpful discussion from Kano employees on their forum, so they clearly are aware of this and endorse it.

    Maybe they feel bad for having failed with this product? Sorry guys - love ya (and originally from London myself, so wishing you much success ) but you clearly hit the classic problem of underestimating the level of investment required to develop and maintain software to support well designed and manufactured hardware .. even when it is open source based. You're far from the only ones to fail in this way, and hopefully the new products are doing better. I'll take all the cheap Pixels I can buy as your apology :-)
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    WolvenOps
    4.0 out of 5 stars This is an amazing device that has quite a potential for learning coding
    Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2018
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    This is an amazing device that has quite a potential for learning coding. The LED display is bright and very vibrant. Purchased this for my cousins and even became a little jealous of this Stem toy. I want one lol. My little nitpick though is the Joystick to help navigate. It doesn't respond well and makes the games seem less playable. It looks like every other button and is difficult to accuate (Tilting in this case, its horrible.). I might suggest a small D-pad or a tiny joystick like you'd find on Sony's PS Vita.
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    IrishViking
    1.0 out of 5 stars A hamstrung product that costs way too much and does way too little
    Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2018
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    I don't normally waste my time writing reviews on Amazon, but in this case I feel that I need to say something.

    The Kano Pixel could have and should have been way better. In fact, it was better. According to research that I've done since buying the Pixel, it seems that this product was originally part of a Kickstarter campaign. The product that was sold to backers of the Kickstarter campaign was a much better, much more useful product because the hardware used to build that version of the device was superior to the device available on Amazon now.

    You cannot save custom programs that you make to the device. The only stuff you can do with the standalone device is play some pre-loaded games and animations along with some custom animations that you can make. Otherwise, the device needs to be connected to a computer via wifi or a usb cable at all times. Custom programs need to be started from a computer and can only be played while connected to a computer.

    If that wasn't bad enough, the device uses your computer's microphone for custom software that you make and for the guided lessons even though the Pixel comes with a built in microphone. It took me ages to figure out why the microphone worked for the built in software but not for the guided lessons (my PC mic is normally muted unless I have a reason to use it). I cannot imagine why this isn't more clear, but this limitation really hinders the usefulness of the device since, while it can be connected via wifi instead of a cable, you still have to be right next to your computer to use the mic.

    It's my understanding that none of these limitations applied to the version of the Pixel sold to Kickstarter backers and I'm left wondering why. Looking at the Kickstarter page, I see that backers of the campaign were asked to pledge $99.99 for the device and they were told the device would cost $129.99 at retail. I suspect this is a lot of the problem since the device maker would not want to break the pricing promise it made to Kickstarter backers. Also, I see that there is a note on the Kickstarter that cannot be read except by backers of the campaign entitled "Bringing the Pixel Kit to the masses, and why yours is special". Like I said I can't read the note, but I suspect it says something to the effect of "we realized that $129.99 is way more than people will pay for this thing so we're going to release a hamstrung version of the device and charge $79.99." That way their backers couldn't call them out on pricing and they could release the device at a price that at least had a chance of selling.

    At any rate, what this means is that you're getting a hamstrung device with some very significant and baffling hindrances to usability that costs way more than it should. It is literally an array of 128 RGB LED lights that are controlled by your computer. For eighty dollars! It does not appear that Kano bothered to change any of the information on their website or sales material to reflect the significant limitations introduced since the Kickstarter campaign. I already gave this thing to my kid for her birthday so I can't take it back now, but this is a purchase that I would absolutely not make again.
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    Jacintaz3
    5.0 out of 5 stars A great starter coding kit for children
    Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2018
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    We love this kit. My son found it easy to assemble and we did the preliminary coding together. After that, he’s been creating little stories on the Kano website and has been thrilled to see his creations come to life on the kit.
    It is a great product for children to learn basic coding and it’s an easy way for them to do so as there are clear instructions on how to create blocks of code.
    I would recommend this for children who want to learn to code as it is interesting and great fun.
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    Robert F Hodges Jr.
    3.0 out of 5 stars Great for someone who breathes coding. Casuals need not apply.
    Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2018
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    It's a neat product, but definitely requires time put into it. Once the walkthroughs and demo items are done, there's not much left for someone who still doesn't understand code. I think refresher tests or "what code goes here" games would help this item out immensely. Until then, it was fun while it lasted.
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    Top reviews from other countries

    Mrs. Sue Brown
    5.0 out of 5 stars Terrific for young tech lover
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 5, 2021
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    My 7 year old loved it and was able to work with it... he also loved Kano child computer
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    Kenneth Chiou
    4.0 out of 5 stars nice but could be better
    Reviewed in Australia on May 23, 2020
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    fast delivery, item as described. the kano software is very buggy, need to be run as administrator on windows 8.1, and crashes all the time, creating frustration. kid is interested in playing with the light box, but constant crashes is a put-off.
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    MR MARK E THORBY
    5.0 out of 5 stars Just brilliant
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 26, 2017
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    Incredible piece of kit, and lovingly provided for with great software and easy to follow instructions. Myself, my 7 year old daughter and 9 year old niece were having a great time with it today, and so much more to explore. Would thoroughly recommend everyone with kids try one.
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    S. L.
    1.0 out of 5 stars Pointless, utterly flawed and unsupported. A total rip off, avoid at all costs.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 22, 2018
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    An absolutely awful waste of money. The software accompanying the device (on a FAST PC) regularly slows to such a crawl that it must be quit and restarted, making programming an awful drag.

    The programming language is Scratch and only Scratch. They mention Javascript repeatedly, and indeed, you can see some autogenerated Javascript as output from the Scratch blocks you put together, but this is just decoration. You cannot edit this code. It is not a stepping stone from Scratch to JS. You won't be learning any JS this way.

    There is no help section on their website for this product at all. Go take a look. Not a sausage. If you search for 'pixel', you will find 4 absolutely pointless articles in their entire document base.

    Worst of all, you can't store the programs you write on the device. Once you unplug, that's it. It can only store *animations*. Pictures. So forget making a cute device that flashes when you get a tweet, or creating your own alarm clock: unless you leave it connected to a computer at all times, this will not be happening. Which makes the fact it has Wifi completely pointless.

    Essentially, they made a better version, which they gave to the people who bought it via Kickstarter, and that's what all the reviews you'll find are talking about. Then, for the real device for mass manufacture, they cut costs by cutting the spec, removing the ability to store and run programs while detached from the computer.

    I contacted their tech support once me and my son discovered this (to some heartbreak - none of our imagined projects will now work) and it was confirmed by email that this is the case.

    Please, please, PLEASE save your money from this paperweight.

    The LEDs are very beautiful. Get yourself an Arduino and a Neo Pixel shield and do something useful with your time and money. How they can market this in good conscience, I cannot fathom. Hugely disappointing.
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    Jon W
    5.0 out of 5 stars ... lot about basic programming while having a lot of fun at the same time
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 13, 2018
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    Bought for an eight-year-old who loves it - he's learning a lot about basic programming while having a lot of fun at the same time. Very durable and sturdy piece of kit.
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