When I first saw the Piper Computer Kit, I thought it was a waste of money ($253!) but then I took a closer look at what it was and I find myself impressed.
About the Product
- Hand-crafted wooden computer case with lcd screen monitor
- Minecraft story mode adventure play with hardware components and challenges
- Wifi enabled gameplay for extra levels and sharing capabilities
- Electronic gadgets including led lights, motion sensors, buzzers, buttons and switches
- Self-contained computer running on a raspberry pi 3 project board – 1gb ram – 1.2Ghz quad-core CPU
The kit contains:
● Beautiful, handcrafted wooden computer case with HD LCD display
● Fully functioning computer running on a Raspberry Pi 3 Project Board. 1GB RAM. 1200 MHz QuadCore CPU
● Electronic gadgets including LED lights, buzzers, buttons, switches, sensors and more
● Cables to connect the screen, Pi and 6600 mAh powerbank together
● 8 square foot laminated blueprint explaining how to assemble your Piper Computer
● USB mouse with a retractable cable
● An 8GB SD card that holds your game progress and keeps your creations safe
● Custom Minecraft Pi adventure that you play by building and programming electronic modules
● Wifi enabled gameplay for multiplayer, new downloadable levels, and sharing capabilities
● Free automatic level updates
● It even comes with a Piper Screwdriver!
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One of the questioners asked if the computer could be assembled, disassembled, and reassembled again. This would allow it to be built and played with by different children.
A reviewer said that once the Piper Computer is put together, there are lesson plans available at the Piper website for further edutainment. [Piper: Minecraft Raspbery Pi Edition – https://playpiper.com/]
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So while it seems like the price might be a bit much, if you’ve got the scratch to spend and a kid you want to spend it on, this might be a good gift.
Or if you take in foster kids, have grandchildren that visit at different times, run an after school program, or anything like that — this might be a good tool to have around.
Anyways, I saw the Piper Computer and thought that it was cool enough to share ^_^
