"KidsScript", a Programming Language for Children, Has Been Version Upgraded to Support Electronic Crafts - Coding for the Popular Microcontroller "ESP32" Is Now Possible

NextObject, Ltd. (Tokyo, Japan) announces the release of version 2.0 of KidsScript, a programming language for children and teens, and its support for electronic crafts.

KidsScript 2.0 enables users to code "ESP32" which is now a popular microcontroller for electronic crafts, directly from the KidsScript app (iOS, Android, PC browser).

Robot car example / Using Tamiya Educational Construction Series

Example of Security Buzzer / ESP32 and various electronic components

About ESP32:

ESP32 is a microcontroller developed by Espressif Systems and released in 2016, and has gained worldwide popularity as an Arduino-compatible microcontroller with built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth communication functions.

However, because there are few development environments for younger age, so it was still rarely used for children.

About KidsScript:

KidsScript is a language environment application developed by us, which was released in beta in 2016, and released with a web and mobile version in 2021.

It is a text language compatible with JavaScript that can be manipulated as visual blocks, and has an established reputation as a learning environment for transitioning from visual programming to text languages for younger children.

How to use ESP32 from KidsScript:

You will need a PC only once to write "KidsScript firmware" to ESP32.

After that, you can code ESP32 directly from KidsScript application.

There are many samples available for beginners, making it suitable for introductory electronic crafts, and for learning electronic components in STEM. It also supports advanced commands for advanced users to apply to their own electronic work.

YouTube Channel:

We have started to distribute videos on YouTube with version 2.0. You can watch demo videos, sample videos, etc.

Please search for "KidsScript" on YouTube.

https://www.youtube.com/@NextObject_Ltd

Where to obtain KidsScript application:

iOS version : App Store

  https://apps.apple.com/us/app/kidsscript/id1252256922

Android version : Google Play Store

  https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.co.nextobject.kidsscript

Or search for "KidsScript".

Both are free apps.

Access to KidsScript Web version:

Please access the following URL from your PC browser.

https://www.kidsscript.net/en/

Or search for "KidsScript" in your browser.

Trademarks:

ESP32 is a registered trademark of Espressif Systems.

Contact for this release:

NextObject, Ltd.

Kamiyacho MT bldg 14F, 4-3-20 Toranomon, Minato-ku Tokyo, 105-0001 Japan

http://www.nextobject.co.jp/

info@nextobject.co.jp