CircuitMess Codee 2.0 | Build Your Own DIY Virtual Pet & Learn to Code

CircuitMess Codee 2.0 — Build Your Own DIY Virtual Pet & Learn to Code

Meet Codee — the cutest way to learn electronics and coding! The CircuitMess Codee 2.0 is a DIY virtual pet kit for kids aged 7 and up that combines the nostalgic fun of a Tamagotchi-style pet with real hands-on STEM learning. Assemble your own device, bring your virtual penguin to life, and then hook it up to a computer to start coding your own pet interactions and animations.

Codee 2.0 is the perfect first electronics kit — no soldering required, beginner-friendly, and endlessly fun. Feed it, play with it, watch it grow, and then take your creativity further by programming it yourself!

Key Features

• 🐧 DIY virtual pet — build and care for your own digital penguin companion
• 🔧 No soldering required — safe & beginner-friendly for ages 7+
• 💻 Codeable via computer — customise your pet using CircuitBlocks
• ⚡ Learn real electronics concepts — real-time clocks & low-power technology
• 🎮 Interactive gameplay — feed, play with, and grow your virtual pet
• 🔋 Battery powered — batteries included, ready to build straight away
• 🏅 Lanyard included — wear Codee around your neck like a real pet tag
• 🎨 Stickers included — personalise your Codee's look

What's in the Box?

• Pre-designed Codee circuit board (PCB)
• Acrylic casing panels
• Battery holder + batteries (included!)
• Bolts, spacers & screwdriver
• Lanyard
• Sticker sheet
• Step-by-step build guide

✅ No soldering required — suitable for kids aged 7 and above.

How It Works

1. Assemble — snap and screw Codee together using the illustrated guide
2. Power Up — insert the included batteries and switch it on
3. Play — feed, play with, and care for your virtual penguin pet
4. Code — connect to a computer and customise Codee using CircuitBlocks

What Kids Will Learn

• Electronics Concepts: Real-time clocks, low-power technology, how circuit boards work
• Coding Skills: Embedded programming, game mechanics, beginner coding via CircuitBlocks
• Responsibility: Caring for a virtual pet teaches nurturing and routine
• Problem-Solving: Following build instructions and troubleshooting

Code Your Pet with CircuitBlocks

Once kids have mastered caring for Codee, they can connect it to a computer and open CircuitBlocks — CircuitMess's free, beginner-friendly coding platform. Kids can customise Codee's behaviour, animations, and interactions using visual block-based coding, with the option to progress to C++ programming as their skills grow.

Why CuriousKidzz Recommends Codee 2.0

• ✅ Perfect first electronics kit for kids aged 7+
• ✅ No soldering — completely safe for young makers
• ✅ Batteries included — ready to build on arrival
• ✅ Teaches real electronics concepts through play
• ✅ A unique, screen-time-with-purpose gift idea
• ✅ Proudly stocked & shipped Australia-wide by CuriousKidzz

Frequently Asked Questions

What age is CircuitMess Codee 2.0 suitable for?

Codee 2.0 is recommended for children aged 7 and above. It's one of the most beginner-friendly kits in the CircuitMess range — no soldering required and simple enough for younger kids to assemble with minimal adult help.

Is soldering required?

No — Codee 2.0 is a completely solder-free kit. All components snap and screw together safely, making it ideal for kids as young as 7 to build at home.

What is Codee — is it like a Tamagotchi?

Yes! Codee is a DIY virtual pet similar to a Tamagotchi. Your child builds the device, then cares for a virtual penguin — feeding it, playing with it, and helping it grow. The key difference? You can also code and customise Codee yourself!

Are batteries included?

Yes! Codee 2.0 includes batteries in the box, so your child can start building and playing straight away — no extra purchases needed.

Can kids code their own pet interactions?

Yes! Using the free CircuitBlocks platform, kids can connect Codee to a computer and program custom behaviours, animations, and interactions. Beginners use visual block coding; advanced users can write in C++.

What electronics concepts does Codee teach?

Codee 2.0 introduces kids to real-time clocks, low-power technology, embedded programming, and video game mechanics — all in a fun, approachable way through virtual pet gameplay.

Is CircuitBlocks free?

Yes — CircuitBlocks is 100% free and available for Windows, Mac, and Linux. Connect Codee via USB to upload your custom code.

Does CuriousKidzz ship Codee 2.0 Australia-wide?

Absolutely! We ship Codee 2.0 and all CircuitMess products across Australia — metro and regional. Fast, reliable delivery from our Australian store.