BrickPi helps you do more with LEGO MINDSTORMS by connecting LEGO sensors and motors to the Raspberry Pi. The Starter Kit includes a BrickPi Base Kit (w/case), BrickPi Battery Power Pack, microSD Card, Mini Wi-Fi Dongle, Power Supply, Ethernet Cable & Raspberry Pi B. No LEGO parts included. BrickPi is best for someone who already has LEGO MINDSTORMS sensors and motors. The BrickPi connects to the Raspberry Pi, and replaces the MINDSTORMS Brick (brain of MINDSTORMS system). If you don't already have LEGO MINDSTORMS, check out our complete robot kit, the GoPiGo. What's Included in the BrickPi Classroom Kit? 5 x BrickPi board 5 x BrickPi Upgraded 6-sided Acrylic Case 5 x Battery Power Pack (8AA batteries not included) 5 x microSD Card with Dexter Industries Software "Raspbian for Robots" 5 x Mini Wi-Fi Dongle 5 x Raspberry Pi B 5 x Power Supply is recommended so you don't drain the batteries while you are programming. 5 x Ethernet Cable What's required for assembly but NOT included? PLEASE NOTE: LEGO parts are NOT included. LEGO MINDSTORMS sensors, motors, cables & technic parts Tiny (jewelry-sized) phillips head screwdriver is recommended for assembly of the case. 8AA Batteries What else do I need to know? Key Features: Connect up to 4 NXT or EV3 motors. Connect up to 4 NXT or EV3 sensors, both digital and analog. Battery pack powers the Raspberry Pi. Write in other languages such as Python, Scratch & Java. Connect your LEGO MINDSTORMS robot to the web to control it remotely or integrate other internet services and data. Attach your LEGO Technic bricks to the BrickPi case to build an awesome robot! This kit is best for people that already have LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT or EV3 and wants one or more of the following: more processing power program in other languages (such as C, Python or Scratch) interact with the web (web services, stream data somewhere, control remotely) integrate wi-fi integrate other 3rd party sensors If you don't already have LEGO MINDSTORMS, you might want to start with our other complete Raspberry Pi robot kit, the GoPiGo.