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KEY FEATURES

Wish your smartphone had the functionality of your DSLR? Well, our friends at Acesori want to help with this 3-in-1 LensKit designed to greatly increase your camera’s range. Easily connected to the magnetic ring around your phone’s camera, this kit allows you to take incredible photos and video through fish eye, wide angle, and macro lenses.

• Easily detachable & interchangeable design includes magnetic rings
• High-quality, anti-scratch glass w/ reduced glare & reflection will greatly enhance your photos
• Metal lanyards & lens covers keep the lenses protected and portable
• Durable aluminum construction makes the lenses more durable
• Fish Eye views complete a 180 degree picture
• Wide Angle shots will let you capture an entire landscape
• Macro pictures capture the most minute details of a subject

PRODUCT SPECS

Details & Requirements

• Fish-eye lens: 180-degree viewing
• Wide angle lens: 0.67x
• Material: aluminum

Includes:

• Fish Eye Lens
• Wide-Angle Lens
• Macro Lens
• 3 Lens Lanyard
• 3 Lens Covers
• Microfiber Cleaning Cloth
• Carrying Pouch
• Metal Rings
• Manufacturer’s 1 Year Warranty

Compatibility

• iPhone (Not compatible with iPhone 7)
• iPad
• Samsung
• Android smartphones and tablets

KEY FEATURES

Raspberry Pi is a compact computer developed by leading computer science educators to help people of all ages explore computing and learn how to program. Simply plug it into a monitor or TV, attach a mouse and keyboard, and you may use it like a standard desktop computer. Or, as you become more proficient, use Raspberry Pi to build projects from music makers to weather stations all from a central hub.

• Connect to the Internet right out of the box–there are no additional peripherals needed to make it wireless
• Own a Raspberry Pi 2 already? Almost all of your previous accessories are compatible w/ the new version
• Access the Raspberry Pi forum for new demo codes or tutorials
• Learn to code in Python & Scratch
• Make STEM education fun & useful

PRODUCT SPECS

• Weight: 40g
• 1.2 GHz 64-bit quad-core ARMv8 CPU
• 802.11n Wireless LAN
• Bluetooth 4.0
• Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)
• 4 USB Ports
• 40 GPIO pins
• Full HDMI port
• Ethernet port
• Combined 3.5mm audio jack and composite video
• Camera interface
• Display interface
• Micro SD card slot
• VideoCore IV 3D graphics core

Includes:

• Raspberry Pi 3

KEY FEATURES

When you receive your Raspberry Pi 3 you might be a little bit overwhelmed. But have no fear, for you also received the Quick Starter Kit! With this kit you’ll be able to organize and install all the essential peripherals to get your Raspberry Pi up to optimal speed in no time at all.

• The USB to TTL Cable is the easiest way to connect to a microcontroller & will facilitate logging into the Raspbian console
• Kit is compatible w/ Raspberry Pi 2 as well
• Ethernet & WiFi USB Adapters will let you choose between wired or wireless internet

Note: You must download Raspbian OS for the SD Card. To learn how to do this, click here.

PRODUCT SPECS

• Power adapter certification: FCC, CE
• Black enclosure
• Package dimensions: 74mm x 134mm x 202mm

Includes:

• Raspberry Pi Black Enclosure
• 8 GB SD card with Raspbian OS preinstalled
• 5V 2.1A Power Adapter
• Micro USB Cable with Switch
• 1 meter HDMI Cable
• USB to TTL Serial Cable
• 1 meter Ethernet Cable
• WiFi USB Adapter
• 802.11 b/g/n Wireless USB Adapter
• Quick Starter Kit Guide

KEY FEATURES

In this course, you’ll start with the very basics of Raspberry Pi’s Internet of Things applications, and reach an intermediate level of home automation. Learn how to put your Raspberry Pi to use around the house to turn down music, control light intensity, turn off applications, and more! Taught with a general scope, you’ll be able to apply your knowledge to other hardware devices as well.

• Access 37 lectures & 7 hours of content
• Understand the Internet of Things & physical computing
• Think of different IoT applications & visualize the components needed to build them
• Control switches in your home through your smartphone
• Learn the basics behind Smart Homes & how you can build one yourself
• Discover new uses & components for your Raspberry Pi

PRODUCT SPECS

Details & Requirements

• Length of time users can access this course: lifetime
• Access options: web streaming, mobile streaming
• Certification of completion included
• Redemption deadline: redeem your code within 30 days of purchase
• Experience level required: all level

Compatibility:

• Internet required

THE EXPERT

Loonycorn is comprised of four individuals—Janani Ravi, Vitthal Srinivasan, Swetha Kolalapudi and Navdeep Singh—who have honed their tech expertises at Google and Flipkart. The team believes it has distilled the instruction of complicated tech concepts into funny, practical, engaging courses, and is excited to be sharing its content with eager students. For more details on this course and instructor, click here.

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Penetration Testing is a security practice in which you intentionally hack your own network to expose vulnerabilities. This course will teach you how to use a Raspberry Pi device to perform penetration tests and protect against common operating system vulnerabilities. You’ll get a better grasp of your own network security, and know some of the methods most commonly used by hackers.

• Access 24 lectures & 3 hours of content
• Understand the functionality & security of computer networks
• Learn how to use common Linux tools to penetrate wireless networks
• Discover a valuable use for your Raspberry Pi
• Discover methods hackers use to break into your network & how to combat them

PRODUCT SPECS

Details & Requirements

• Length of time users can access this course: lifetime
• Access options: web streaming, mobile streaming
• Certification of completion included
• Redemption deadline: redeem your code within 30 days of purchase
• Experience level required: all levels

Compatibility:

• Internet required

THE EXPERT

As a software developer, Cristian Gradisteanu is responsible for the development of management software products produced by his company. His areas of expertise include programming languages like Java, Objective-C, C#, C++, PHP, Ruby and system administration. He is very passionate about teaching everyday people topics that they are interested in, and feels that in order to keep up with the latest technology trends, your leaning process should be a continuous one. For more details on this course and instructor, click here.

KEY FEATURES

As computer processors approach their limits in size and speed, advances in computational power will further require parallel programming. Through this course, you’ll network several Raspberry Pi devices together to build Beowulf clusters, which may be used to increase computational power and speed. This is extremely useful for attacking large problems that a single computer might not be able to handle.

• Access 8 lectures & 1 hour of content
• Learn the history of supercomputing & parallel programming
• Discover common open-source software for the Raspberry Pi & how to implement it in clusters
• Adapt your skills to service more powerful machines
• Learn how to parallelize computations to increase speed & power

PRODUCT SPECS

Details & Requirements

• Length of time users can access this course: lifetime
• Access options: web streaming, mobile streaming
• Certification of completion included
• Redemption deadline: redeem your code within 30 days of purchase
• Experience level required: intermediate
• 3 Raspberry Pi minicomputers
• A network switch
• 1 Ethernet cable per Raspberry Pi

Compatibility:

• Internet required

THE EXPERT

Wolf Donat is a computer engineer who specializes in robotics, computer vision, and embedded systems. He is a huge fan of the Raspberry Pi minicomputer because of the versatility and power that it packs into an extremely inexpensive package, making it accessible to nearly everybody who wants to learn. He’s worked with it as both a professional and a hobbyist, and really enjoys teaching others to use it. For more details on this course and instructor, click here.

KEY FEATURES

The Raspberry Pi has become one of the most popular tools for hobbyists and engineers alike, but it can be tough to find the best jumping off point when you start tinkering. This course offers some general Pi knowledge and will show you some of the many ways you can make your Pi work for you. From installing different operating systems to using the Raspberry Pi as a web server, you’ll open up a whole new realm of possibility for your device.

• Access 12 lectures & 1 hour of content
• Discover how to install the optional Pi camera board
• Understand the UART protocol
• Learn how to interface w/ a GPS module using I2C
• Use the Pi as a Network File Server
• Put Windows 10 on your Raspberry Pi for a more familiar operating system
• Turn your Pi into a fully-functioning web server

PRODUCT SPECS

Details & Requirements

• Length of time users can access this course: lifetime
• Access options: web streaming, mobile streaming
• Certification of completion included
• Redemption deadline: redeem your code within 30 days of purchase
• Experience level required: beginner

Compatibility:

• Internet required

THE EXPERT

Wolf Donat is a computer engineer who specializes in robotics, computer vision, and embedded systems. He is a huge fan of the Raspberry Pi minicomputer because of the versatility and power that it packs into an extremely inexpensive package, making it accessible to nearly everybody who wants to learn. He’s worked with it as both a professional and a hobbyist, and really enjoys teaching others to use it. For more details on this course and instructor, click here.

KEY FEATURES

Tell us you didn’t just get a little giddy reading that title. Yes, this course will take you through all the steps of building your very own robot, operated with your Raspberry Pi. From installing the libraries needed to access GPIO pins to configuring a wireless adapter, you’ll end this course with a working robot that you can control remotely.

• Access 17 lectures & 2 hours of content
• Use the included eBook to follow the course & gain additional instruction
• Develop a command line through which to control your robot
• Explore different materials for the body of your robot
• Configure a wireless adapter to control your robot from a distance

PRODUCT SPECS

Details & Requirements

• Length of time users can access this course: lifetime
• Access options: web streaming, mobile streaming
• Certification of completion included
• Redemption deadline: redeem your code within 30 days of purchase
• Experience level required: all levels
• Users will need to provide their own robot parts

Compatibility:

• Internet required

THE EXPERT

Wolf Donat is a computer engineer who specializes in robotics, computer vision, and embedded systems. He is a huge fan of the Raspberry Pi minicomputer because of the versatility and power that it packs into an extremely inexpensive package, making it accessible to nearly everybody who wants to learn. He’s worked with it as both a professional and a hobbyist, and really enjoys teaching others to use it. For more details on this course and instructor, click here.

KEY FEATURES

Raspberry Pi is a highly capable web development CPU, and this course will teach you how to maximize its potential. By learning the various components that make up the web development stack, you’ll be able to build applications and make them available to users through a web interface. This is the A to Z guide for using Raspberry Pi for the Web.

• Access 58 lectures & 7 hours of content
• Learn the various components of the web development stack: the operating system, hardware, application server, web server, database server, & Python programming language
• Integrate Cloud services into your Raspberry Pi-powered web application
• Install a Python virtual environment & use Flask, uWSGI & Nginx to design & host your application
• Use the Google Chart API to create visual representations of sensor data
• Add interactivity to web pages using JQuery
• Analyze sensor data using Plotly

PRODUCT SPECS

Details & Requirements

• Length of time users can access this course: lifetime
• Access options: web streaming, mobile streaming
• Certification of completion included
• Redemption deadline: redeem your code within 30 days of purchase
• Experience level required: intermediate
• A DHT11 or DH22 sensor
• 5mm LED
• Resistors
• Breadboard and jumper wires
• USB Wifi dongle, if available

Compatibility:

• Internet required

THE EXPERT

Peter Dalmaris is Chief Explorer at Tech Explorations. He is fascinated by technology because of its ability to make amazing things happen, and science because of its ability to make nature transparent. He is an Electrical and Computer Engineer, has a PhD (most of which was spent reading philosophy of knowledge) and a couple of Masters in Information Systems. He has been a lecturer for over 13 years in a variety of IT (and occasionally management) subjects. During this time, he has developed a hands-on teaching style, whereby he invites and challenges his students to learn by doing. He has taught thousands of students in dozens of undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

Peter is also a software developer at Futureshock Enterprises, making applications using Ruby, Ruby on Rails, and iOS. Peter has been an electronics enthusiast since he remembers himself when he wrecked his sister’s digital watch and his parents VCR. He replaced the watch but managed to fix the VCR. Now, he is particularly fascinated by the rapid prototyping opportunities that the Arduino and similar platforms has brought about. He lives in Sydney, Australia.

For more details on this course and instructor, click here.

KEY FEATURES

The world around you is an untapped goldmine of imagination, and the Touch Board wants to usher you into that world. Using the Electric Paint and an easy-to-use ArduinoHeart microcontroller, you can turn almost any material or surface into a sensor to create music, tell stories, build alarms, and much more. This is the one stop imaginarium for inventing anything you dream up.

• Leave yourself messages by setting up your Touch Board to speak instructions through objects
• Build large scale & covert alarm sensors whenever you don’t want to be interrupted
• Make bed time more fun by letting the book literally speak the story
• Design interactive wall graphics to add some interior design function & flavor
• Turn the Touch Board into a keyboard or mouse w/ HID capability
• Play music all over the house through MP3 preprogramming

PRODUCT SPECS

Details & Requirements

• Height: 20.3cm
• Width: 32cm
• Depth: 6cm
• Weight: 31oz
• Fluid content: 60ml

Includes:

• Touch Board
• Electric Paint 10ml Tube
• Electric Paint 50ml Jar
• Guidebook
• MicroSD Card
• MicroSD Card Reader
• Micro USB Cable
• Mini Speaker
• 12 Alligator Clips
• House Stencil
• Stencil Brush
• 12 Sticky Tabs
• 3 Velcro Stickers
• 2 Paper Cutouts

KEY FEATURES

Phone cameras these days are certainly impressive, but what’s more impressive, is how easily augmented they are. With this Universal 3-in-1 Clip-On Lens Kit, you can dramatically improve the quality and capabilities of your phone’s camera in just seconds. It’s as simple as clipping either a 180 degree fish eye, wide-angle, or macro lens on to your device and snapping away!

• Choose between a 180 degree fish eye lens, wide-angle lens, or macro lens & watch your camera’s possibilities grow
• Bring the kit w/ you anywhere w/ the included carrying pouch
• Clip on & remove from your phone confidently–no damage is done

Note: the Wide lens unscrews to allow use of the Macro lens.

PRODUCT SPECS

• Compatible w/ any smartphone or tablet w/ a camera

  Includes

  • 180 Degree Fish Eye Lens
  • Wide-angle Lens
  • Macro Lens (connected to the wide-angle lens)
  • Carrying Pouch
  • Lens Cover

KEY FEATURES

Life on the road isn’t always without its bumps, and this preparedness kit will make sure you’re ready for anything. Its T3 Tactical Triage and Rescue Tool includes a knife, a seat belt cutter, a window punch, and a light. What does that mean? It means you can free someone from a locked seatbelt, break glass, and see 10 ft ahead in complete darkness – all with one tool. Plus, the full first aid kit is there to clean up any wounds along the way. It’s always better to be prepared, and this kit will do just that.

• Designed by professional First Responders
• Includes a re-usable glow stick, nitrile gloves, gauze pads, bandages, ice packs & more
• Features a StatGear T3Tactical Rescue Tool: 440c stainless steel serrated blade, 440c stainless steel seatbelt cutter, spring-loaded window punch & LED light
• Attaches to your car’s sun visor
• Stores everything safely in a heavy-duty EVA foam case

PRODUCT SPECS

• Weight: 2.3 lb
• Dimensions: 12″ x 7″ x 3″

Includes

• Reusable Eco Glow Stick
• 2 4×4 gauze pads and 2 large adhesive bandages
• 10 regular-size adhesive bandages
• 4 roller gauze bandages and 1 latex elastic bandage
• 2 instant ice packs and 2 pairs of nitrile gloves
• 4 alcohol prep pads and 1 roll of medical tape
• Triangular bandage w/ 2 safety pins
• 2 antibiotic ointment and 1 pair of tweezers
• Emergency Drinking Water

KEY FEATURES

Start learning to program with fun, practical projects on the Raspberry Pi 3 Model B. Developed by leading computer science educators, Raspberry Pi is a compact computer with an enormous range of processing and programming capabilities. Link up with the included SainSmart LCD display to use it like a standard desktop computer, and when you become more proficient you can start programming things like music makers, weather stations, and more, all from your own handheld hub.

• Connect to the internet or Bluetooth right out of the box–there are no additional peripherals needed
• Work powerfully w/ the Quad-Core 1.2 GHz CPU & 1 GB of RAM
• Control your Raspberry Pi directly from the included board controller
• Link w/ the SainSmart LCD display touch screen to compute more easily
• Get started immediately w/ the included quick-start guide

PRODUCT SPECS

• Processor: Quad-Core 1.2 GHz
• 1 GB RAM
• On-board WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity
• SainSmart 7″ LCD display touch screen
• HDMI VGA input driver

Includes

• Raspberry Pi 3 Model B Quad-Core 1.2 GHz CPU
• SainSmart 7″ LCD display touch screen
• Board controller for Raspberry Pi 2/3
• SainSmart USB power supply
• Specially designed Micro USB cable
• ABS black case
• 3 premium quality heat sinks
• 8 GB SD card
• HDMI cable
• Quick-start guide
• Gift box

KEY FEATURES

Sadly, it’s fairly rare to sleep all the way through the night without needing to get up for one reason or another. With Bed Light, you’ll activate the perfect amount of soft, warm light the minute you get out of bed to safely and comfortably take care of business. This innovative LED flex strip lighting solution consists of two 5 foot LED strips and one motion activated sensor, and easily mounts wherever you need it most. Never trip, stub a toe or get blinded by the light again.

• Provides soft, warm light at night when someone steps out of bed
• Designed w/ self adhesive tape for easy mounting & installation (requires no tools)
• Replaces the need for switches w/ a timer controlled, motion activated sensor
• Powered by a 110V outlet & uses energy efficient LED lighting
• Designed to be placed in a wide variety of places throughout your home

PRODUCT SPECS

• 2x motion sensors, activated only in low light & darkness
• 2x 5-ft LED ambient light strips
• Dimmable
• Easily installed w/ no tools
• Sensors each individually controlling one LED light strip
• Warm, soft light of 2700 Kelvin
• 190 lumen output comparable to 25 watts
• Automatic shut-off timer, adjustable from 30 seconds to 10 minutes
• 30 year life based on 1 hour usage per day
• 2 wire mounting holders to keep wires in place
• 3M self adhesive strips to fasten the LED strips where needed
• Standard 110v plug; requires no batteries
• Suitable for indoor applications only
• 45 LED per 5-ft strip
• 7.5 watt energy consumption per LED
• Equivalent Incandescent consumption 25W
• Input 110VAC; 50-60Hz; Output 12VDC
• Dimension: 60″L x 0.5″W x 0.25″H
• Weight: 1.2 lb
• LED strip length: 60″
• Cord from LED to sensor: 88″
• Power plug to sensor: 100″

Includes

• Bed Light Deluxe 2-Sensor Kit

KEY FEATURES

If you have an NES, you’re obviously either a dedicated gamer or just someone who appreciates the classics. Regardless, you also probably know that wires can be a complete pain. Here’s a solution: The Retro Receiver and Xtander in this kit allow you to play your NES wirelessly with the included controller, PS3 or 4 controllers, Wiimote, or even on your smartphone. Mario? Welcome to the future.

• Allows wireless gameplay by simply plugging in to NES
• Compatible w/ PS3, PS4, Wiimote, & Wii U Pro
• Xtander allows you to play retro games w/ your smartphone
• Retro Receiver supports Windows, Mac OS X, & PS3
• Built-in CPU & FLASH memory chip allows for upgradeable firmware

PRODUCT SPECS

Details & Requirements

• Dimensions: 2.09″ x 4.86″ x 0.62″
• Battery: 480 mAh Li-on battery
• USB cable: 1.2 m
• Bluetooth 2.1
• Input support: All 8Bitdo gamepads, PS3, PS4, Wiimote, Wii U Pro
• Output support: PS3, PC-XINPUT
• Built-in CPU and FLASH memory with upgradeable firmware
• For full specs, click here

Includes

• NES 30th Anniversary GamePad
• Retro Receiver
• Xtander
• NES style USB cable
• NES 30th Anniversary Key Chain

Compatibility

• iOS
• Android
• Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8
• Mac OS X

KEY FEATURES

If you’re starting a website, you’re going to want to do it right; with this kit from Viviotech. This hosting plan offers unlimited domains, storage, and bandwidth, while also providing you with an SSL certificate – typically $150/yr – absolutely free. You also get a .com domain name free, as well. Everything you need to effectively launch your website.

• Get simple hosting for WordPress, Magneto, Joomla, Drupal, & much more
• Build additional websites w/ unlimited domains, unlimited RAID 10 storage, & unlimited bandwidth on 1 shared IP
• Use a single cPanel login to keep more organized
• Secure your sites w/ password protected directories, IP Deny Manager, hotlink protection & more
• Develop efficiently w/ support for PHP, Ruby & Python + free SSH/shell access
• Access an unlimited number of MySQL databases
• Enjoy a number of advanced tools like CloudLinux protection, custom Apache handlers & much more

PRODUCT SPECS

Details & Requirements

• Unlimited domains
• Unlimited RAID 10 storage
• Unlimited bandwidth
• 1 shared IP
• Single cPanel login

Compatibility

• Internet required

SOFTWARE LICENSE DETAILS

• Length of access: 1 year
• SSL Certificate
• 1 .com domain

KEY FEATURES

Smartphone, smartflask, tomato, tomahto. The iFlask is the world’s first ever flask designed to look just like any other modern day smartphone. Need to give yourself a little breather without turning any heads? Keep an iFlask with you to go out and make a quick “phone call.” With this kit, you’ll even get a collapsible shot glass keychain, just for an extra bit of fun.

Featured on Mashable, Time, Business Insider, and Gizmodo

• Holds nearly 5 ounces of liquid
• Designed to look like a smartphone
• Built w/ non-toxic ABS plastic & stainless steel frame
• Includes a built-in bottle opener

PRODUCT SPECS

Details & Requirements

• Size: 5 oz

Includes

• iFlask
• Collapsible metal shot glass keychain
• 3 portable funnels

KEY FEATURES

Worried your kids are spending too much time on unproductive activities? The ifocus Deluxe Kit is the ultimate system to steer your kids into a healthy lifestyle. With this kit you’ll get the ifocus Standard Kit – including the exciting Jungle Rangers computer game – the “Focus on Body” Kit to teach your kids to exercise their way to better focus, and the “Focus on Food” Kit to keep your kids mindful of their nutrition. This proven system is sure to improve your children’s focus, and instill healthy habits that will stick for life!

• Help your children clear distractions, improve memory, absorb more information, & develop higher levels of focus w/ the ifocus system
• Make cognitive exercises fun w/ the Jungle Rangers computer game & comic book
• Learn to develop strategies to improve child’s focus & attention w/ the Focus On Behavior pack
• Watch your child jump, stretch, dance, & run their way to better focus w/ the Focus On Fitness pack
• Use nutrition to help your child improve focus & become more academically competitive w/ the Focus On Food pack

PRODUCT SPECS

Includes

• Quick Start Cards
• Jungle Rangers computer game
• Jungle Rangers comic book
• Focus on Jungle Rangers audio CD
• Quick Starts Cards, audio CDs, and companion booklets for Focus On Behavior, Focus On Fitness, and Focus On Food

KEY FEATURES

There is an inventor within all of us, waiting to be ushered into the light, and with the SAM Inventor Kit kids of all ages can find this piece of themselves. Equipped with 4 specially selected wireless blocks, and coupled with a free instructional app, you’ll be able to master Morse code, make electronic songs, design alarm systems, give voices to your drawings, and much more. The best part? Even more STEM activities await you online!

• Complete STEM activities & access a library of more opportunities w/ your SAM Blocks online
• Create both physically & online using the free SAM app
• Use your SAM Blocks to control your computer’s mouse, keyboard, speakers, & camera
• Connect your SAM Blocks to external services like Twitter, Facebook, IFTTT, & MIDI
• Add custom features to your projects & practice JavaScript w/ the code module

PRODUCT SPECS

Details & Requirements

• Best for ages 7-12

Includes

• Light sensor
• Tilt sensor
• DC motor
• Buzzer
• Micro USB charging cable
• Bluetooth 4.0 dongle
• Motor attachment

Compatibility

• Free SAM app is compatible with Windows 8.1 or later, and Mac OS X 10.9 or later