Flotilla, brought to you by Pimoroni, is a collection of smart, friendly, and budget - friendly modules. Connect them to build amazing projects that can sense and interact with the world. The Flotilla Mega Treasure Chest Starter Kit is the ultimate Flotilla package. You'll receive fourteen Flotilla modules, three complete kits (a noisy Noisemaker synth, a cute paper - craft mood light, and a line - following robot), and eight easy Cookbook recipes to get you started quickly. The Mega Treasure Chest includes a Color module for line - following robots or fruit detection, a Dial module as a simple game controller, a Joystick module for robot steering, two Light modules to remind you of lights left on, a Matrix module for scrolling text, a Motion module as a tilt - sensitive game controller, two Motor modules for driving robots or fans, a Number module as a clock or timer, a Rainbow module for a mood light, a Slider module as a synth controller, a Touch module for reaction time games, a Weather module to set up a mini weather station, a Dock (the heart of the Flotilla system), a Noisemaker synth kit, a Robot kit, a Paper - craft model kit, a Quickstart guide, and Dock cable and module ropes. Flotilla is designed to grow with your skills. No coding or electronics knowledge is needed; it's plug - and - play! A Raspberry Pi computer setup (we recommend a Raspberry Pi 3, USB power supply, SD card with NooBs, enclosure, keyboard, mouse, and a monitor) is required. Beginners can use the web - based Cookbook and Rockpool apps, and those with programming experience can use the Python API.
Using the Flotilla Mega Treasure Chest Starter Kit is a breeze. First, make sure you have a Raspberry Pi computer set up as recommended. Connect the Dock to your Raspberry Pi using the provided USB A to micro B cable. Then, plug the Flotilla modules into the Dock's ports. For the complete kits, like the Noisemaker synth, robot, and paper - craft mood light, follow the instructions in the Quickstart guide. Beginners can use the web - based Cookbook and Rockpool apps on their computer or tablet to experiment and build without coding. If you've done some programming, use the Python API to interact with the modules. When using the modules, handle them gently to avoid damage. Keep them away from moisture and extreme temperatures. After use, store the modules in a dry and safe place. The cables should be neatly arranged to prevent tangling. Enjoy creating amazing projects with your Flotilla kit!
