Makeblock Halocode

This HaloCode is a wireless single board computer. With its built-in Wi-Fi support and microphone, the students can easily bring their board into the IoT projects and add speech recognition ability to it.

It comes with plenty of sensors, such as 12 programmable RGB LEDs, a motion sensor, a touch sensor and more. And its companion software, mBlock 5, makes it easy to get started with HaloCode and learn to code. Using HaloCode, everyone can make their own creations, in an easy and fun way!

Features:

Powerful and easy to use

Small enough to fit anywhere

Supports multiple types of power supplies

Bluetooth connection

With Built-in Wi-Fi, Creating an IoT project has never been easier

With a built-in Wi-Fi module, the student can use HaloCode and mBlock 5 to create smart devices platforms and IoT models, like controlling home appliances in distance, in the simplest way ever.

The Local Area Network(LAN) makes it possible for two or more HaloCodes to communicate with each other. This enables students to make HaloCode do many more things, like a tabletop drum pad.

Exposes Students to AI Tech, such as Speech Recognition

HaloCode features a built-in microphone that enables it to detect the voice. And its cloud storage and Wi-Fi features give students the freedom to create unique projects based on the speech recognition service. Whether you are making a voice interaction toy or setting up a voice-controlled smart home, or a DIY prototype of an AI speaker， HaloCode is exactly what you are looking for.

Built-in Sensors Make HaloCode Multitalented

HaloCode has 12 programmable RGB LEDs, a touch sensor, a motion sensor and more. Students can use them to build an interactive rainbow lamp, create motion-sensing games, interact with the Sprites of mBlock 5, and even make themselves motion-tracking wristbands

Supports Real Multi-threading

Equipped with 4MB memory and an onboard powerful Xtensa dual-core 32-bit LX6 microprocessor, the 45mm-sized HaloCode is empowered to execute multiple processes or threads concurrently. It doesn't matter how many programs you write, with HaloCode, you can just run them at the same time, which is hardly possible with Micro: bit.

The Scratch 3.0 inspired graphical programming language

mBlock 5 is developed based on Scratch 3.0. It supports block-based programming, which makes coding intuitive and easy to pick up. All that students need to do is drag and drop those colour-coded blocks. They can quickly gain an understanding of the basics of coding and focus on the more important thing, Creating.

Move on to advanced Python with one-click

HaloCode support MicroPython. In mBlock 5, you can switch to Python coding with just one click. Python code changes in sync with the coding blocks in real-time so students can check how their programs look like in Python mode. It also satisfies the needs of teachers for advanced teaching. Of course, students can write code directly in mBlock 5's Python editor.

Cross-platform compatibility, Support Learn the Machine Learning Knowledge in an easy way

Here you can find out everything about the cutting-edge AI techniques, from Microsoft Cognitive Services to Google's Deep Learning. mBlock 5 is available for Web, macOS, Windows PC, iOS, and Android. By training the machine model, the students can make some AI applications such as the face recognition unlocking system.

Integration of hardware and software makes it fun to learn to code

With mBlock 5, students can program the stage to create projects that are engaging. For instance, they can design puzzle games that are played by controllers. Using simple materials, they can create animations, games or stories that are unique. By learning to code on hardware, students can see how their code work exactly in the real world and how coding benefits their life. This helps students develop an intuitive understanding of programming logic.