Resources for LEGO® Education SPIKE Essential
Full LEGO Education SPIKE Essential kit

LEGO Education SPIKE Essential Set (45345) launched in 2021. SPIKE Essential is a STEAM learning tool aimed at primary school students, replacing the WeDo platform. It features a programmable Hub with a 5x5 light matrix, 6-axis gyro sensor, and Bluetooth connectivity, programmed via a block-based coding language in the SPIKE App. The kit includes LEGO bricks, small motors, and Color Sensors, allowing students to build interactive models. SPIKE Essential integrates playful narratives into its curriculum, fostering creative problem-solving and basic STEAM concepts. This platform is part of LEGO's commitment to making educational technology accessible and engaging for younger learners.

SPIKE Essentials Technical Specifications
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CODING

Pybricks

Pybricks is Python coding for smart LEGO® hubs. Run MicroPython scripts directly on the hub, and get full control of your motors and sensors.

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Firmware

FIRMWARE

LEGO® Education SPIKE Legacy App 2.0.10

Update the hub firmware through the  SPIKE Legacy App or the Web App.

LEGO® Education SPIKE App 3.4.3

Update the hub firmware through the current SPIKE App or the Web App.

Pybricks

Pybricks is Python coding for smart LEGO hubs. Run MicroPython scripts directly on the hub, and get full control of your motors and sensors. You can code using Windows, Mac, Linux, Chromebook, and Android.

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Activities

ACTIVITIES

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Teaching Resources

Teacher Support

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