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Spiker:bit
BUILD REALBRAIN-MACHINEINTERFACES WITH SPIKER:BIT
Want to understand more about how the brain works? Now you can bring the world of Neuroscience to your classroom and home.
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“Backyard Brains makes neuroscience as accessible as LEGOs.”
WIRED Magazine
SPIKER:BIT
is the first brain-computer interface built just for the micro:bit, turning brainwaves, muscle signals, and heartbeats into interactive code — no experience required.
Built-In Experiments + Lesson Plans
Spiker:bit is more than a device — it’s a full neuroengineering toolkit for educators and curious minds.
Accessories & Add-Ons
Enhance your Spiker:bit experience with these powerful extras. Extra Brainwave Headset, Servo Add-On Kit, Extra Electrode Packs, and more.
BRING SPIKER:BIT TO YOUR CLASSROOM
Spiker:bit is available now, on its own or as a Classroom 10-Pack.
Why We Built Spiker:bit
Neuroscience is one of the most exciting frontiers of science, but traditional equipment is too expensive, too fragile, and too intimidating for most classrooms. That’s where we come in. The Spiker:bit is portable, affordable, and optimized specifically for educators who want to bring hands-on brain science into their lessons.
The brain is complex, but extremely fascinating. The brain is the command center of our body, influencing every thought, emotion, action, and decision we make. Understanding how the brain works helps us unravel the mysteries behind human behavior, perception, learning, and health. By studying neuroscience, we can develop solutions for improving mental health, advancing learning techniques, and enhancing overall well-being. We need more people interested in studying the brain because 1 in 5 people are likely to develop a neurological disorder... and there are no cures!
With Backyard Brains’ hands-on neuroscience kits, anyone—from students and teachers to hobbyists and curious minds—can explore real brain activity and nervous system functions in engaging and accessible ways. Conduct fascinating experiments like controlling muscles with electrical signals, visualizing neuron activity, or even controlling a cockroach robot. No lab coat needed, just curiosity!
Our tools bridge neuroscience with everyday experiences, letting you directly observe and measure electrical signals from muscles, nerves, and neurons. Using simple equipment and clear instructions, you’ll learn firsthand about neural pathways, reflexes, and the electrical nature of your nervous system. Dive into neuroscience and see your own brain in action!