K1086 Student Experimenter Kit

K1086 Student Experimenter Kit – PICAXE Input & Output Learning Board

The K1086 Student Experimenter Kit is designed to complement the K1084 starter module and provides students with a practical platform for learning how microcontrollers interact with real-world inputs and outputs. Featuring a push button switch, LDR light sensor, three LEDs, and a piezo sounder, the kit allows students to write programs that read sensors, respond to user input, control lights, and generate sound. It is an ideal hands-on introduction to PICAXE programming, helping students connect coding concepts with electronic hardware in a clear and engaging way.

Key Features

• Designed to work with the K1084 starter module
• Push button switch digital input
• LDR analogue light sensor input
• 3 LED digital outputs
• Piezo sounder output for tones and sound effects
• Excellent introduction to programming hardware devices

What’s Included

• 1 × K1086 PCB/module
• Push button switch
• LDR sensor
• 3 × LEDs
• Piezo sounder
• Required electronic components and connectors
Note: Requires compatible PICAXE starter module such as K1084.

Curriculum Links

Australian Curriculum (v9.0):
• ACTDIK049 – Acquire, store and validate data
• ACTDIP050 – Design and implement digital solutions
Victorian Curriculum:
• VCDTDI036 – Data collection and interpretation
• VCDTDI037 – Algorithm design and implementation
NSW (Stage 4–5 Technology Mandatory):
• TE4-2DP – Designs and produces solutions
• TE4-5AG – Applies problem-solving and evaluation

Classroom Use / Learning Outcomes

Students will:
• Read digital and analogue inputs using code
• Control LEDs and sound outputs
• Understand sensors and feedback systems
• Develop programming logic and debugging skills

Teacher Benefits

• Structured way to teach input/output programming
• Combines coding with practical electronics
• Works with existing PICAXE starter modules
• Ideal for classroom demonstrations and student tasks

Perfect For

• PICAXE programming lessons
• Input/output coding projects
• STEM and classroom learning
• Beginner electronics and coding courses