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Kitronik :KLEF Piano plus BBC micro:bit
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Kitronik :KLEF Piano plus BBC micro:bit and USB cable
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Description
Compose a monophonic microbit musical masterpiece with the Kitronik :KLEF Piano for the BBC micro:bit. It features 15 capacitive touch pads, with 13 arranged as a single octave and 2 up down function buttons that can allow you to shift octaves.
:KLEF also features; an onboard amplifier circuit for extra 'more', an onboard speaker, and an onboard edge connector that the micro:bit slots into.
To use the Piano, the BBC micro:bit should be inserted firmly into the edge connector, either way around. If the Link Header is being used, the BBC micro:bit LED display should be facing the Piano keys. Kitronik has produced a MakeCode getting started guide which you can follow here.
Power is provided via a 5V micro USB connector. The board then produces a regulated 3.3V supply fed into the 3V and GND connections to power the connected BBC micro:bit, removing the need to power the BBC micro:bit separately. This also powers the capacitive touch sensor IC and audio amplifier.
The potential uses for the :KLEF Piano for the BBC micro:bit doesn't have to be just musical in nature. You can use the piano keys to transmit from the micro:bit attached to the board to other micro:bits over radio. And if that other microbit happened to be inserted into a :MOVE mini... Piano remote control! You can even take control of the :MOVE minis ZIP LEDs! Of course, we 'tested' this extensively.
Features:
- Compose music using the micro:bit!
- Learn to code and explore music at the same time.
- Write code using the MakeCode, MicroPython, and Mu editors.
- Use it as a control surface to trigger the sending of data via the microbits radio module.
- Use it as a remote control for your Buggies/Robots.
- It works with micro:bit V1 and micro:bit V2.
Contains:
- 1 x 1 x :KLEF Piano for the BBC micro:bit.
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Dimensions:
- Length: 100mm.
- Width: 110mm.
- PCB Thickness: 1.6mm.
- Max Height (No micro:bit): 17.3mm.
- Max Height (With micro:bit): 53.3mm.
Requires:
Buy British:
This product is designed and manufactured in the UK by Kitronik.
- :KLEF Online MakeCode Beginners Guide.
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Datasheet.
- Demo Code for programming in MicroPython is available from GitHub.
| Attribute | Value |
| Operating Voltage (5V micro USB supply) | +5.0V. |
| Regulated Voltage | +3.3V. |
| Max Supply Current (Piano key press + microbit LEDs + Speaker Output) | 350mA. |
| External Connections (Link Header) - All BBC micro:bit I/O pins | 5mA max sink/source current. |
| Power supply via link header to external devices | 3.3V, 90mA max current draw. |
Same Day Dispatch
- Orders placed online before 3:00pm Monday - Friday (excluding public holidays and our Christmas shutdown period) are always dispatched the same day provided the goods are in stock. If the goods are not in stock we will endeavour to contact you as soon as possible to discuss a dispatch date.
UK Deliveries
- If you live on the UK mainland and don't have any large materials or lithium batteries in your order it will cost £3.95 (£4.74 including VAT) if you spend less than £40 (£48 including VAT).
- If you spend between £40 and £200 (£48 - £240.00 including VAT, excluding large materials or lithium batteries) delivery is free to most locations, £12 (£14.40 including VAT, excluding large materials or lithium batteries) to Northern Ireland and £15 (£18.00 including VAT, excluding large materials or lithium batteries) to UK remote locations. For a list of postcodes that will be charged the remote location rate: remote area list.
- If you spend over £200 (£240.00 including VAT, excluding large materials or lithium batteries) delivery is free within the UK.
Rest of the world
- These orders are sent via UPS, and the cost is dependant on the service you choose at checkout. Alternatively you can choose the free collection option and have your own courier collect it from us. International orders can only be shipped to the registered card address. Please note: International orders may be charged import duty dependant on local import laws and duty rates. These charges are usually billed to you directly from UPS.
- Delivery times vary for international orders depending on the service selected and the destination. You can see the delivery time and cost at the shipping stage, or by using the shipping estimator from within the shipping basket.
Collection
- If you would like to collect your order, or use your own courier then there is an option you can select during checkout. We do not charge a packaging or handling fee for this service, and you will receive an email when your order has been processed, you can collect half an hour after receipt of this email.
Further Information
- For information about all of the delivery options we offer see full delivery details.
A wide range of BBC micro:bit resources, what it is, the editors and using the micro:bit
A wide range of BBC micro:bit resources, what it is, the editors and using the micro:bit
The :KLEF Piano for the BBC microbit features all you need to both unlock your inner Bach and to provide you with some fun coding challenges. The first step in...
The :KLEF Piano for the BBC microbit features all you need to both unlock your inner Bach and to provide you with some fun coding...
Q:
Is it possible to change the sound from the basic loud beeping sound? Would it be possible to get any other synth or real piano like sound from the module?
A:
Good morning
Many thanks for the query.
The BBC Micro:bit can only produce single frequency signals, so unfortunately not.
many thanks
Many thanks for the query.
The BBC Micro:bit can only produce single frequency signals, so unfortunately not.
many thanks
Answered by: Rebecca Diamond
07-Jan-20
Q:
It is playing very loud! Is it possible to reduce the sound level?
Asked by: Peter Bak-Jensen
A:
Hi Peter, Unfortunately due to limitations on the micro:bit there is no easy way that we are aware of to change the sound output. However, we do have a number of resources on the way for the piano, one of which is a laser cut case. What you could then do is place a small piece of foam on the speaker which is hidden in the case.
Answered by: Michael Lockhart
29-Aug-18
Q:
I can`t find the block "play note on piano key press"
Asked by: Peter Bak-Jensen
A:
Hi Peter, Firstly apologies, we changed the name of the block to make it easier to understand what it does, as such it is now 'setup full piano' I have logged for the datasheet to be updated to show the change. Thank you for bringing this to our attention.
Answered by: Michael Lockhart
28-Aug-18
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