BBC micro:bit with MI:power Board and Cable

BBC micro:bit with a MI:power board for the BBC micro:bit and a 1M anti tangle USB Cable. Your BBC micro:bit will come in one of 4 colour schemes, unfortunately it is not possible to specify which colour you will receive.

The MI:power board for the BBC micro:bit brings real portability to your wearable projects. The stylish, lightweight PCB is designed to fit snugly against the BBC micro:bit and features a built in buzzer and 3V coin cell holder.

When assembled, the MI:power board is connected directly to the 3V, GND and P0 connections on the micro:bit. The 3V and GND connections provide power to the micro:bit and the built in buzzer is connected to P0, which is the default output pin when using the audio functions in the Block Editor software.

The board has an easy to access on/off switch, which makes it easy to turn a project on and off, rather than have to disconnect the power supply from the BBC micro:bit.

Once the unit is assembled and attached to the BBC micro:bit the mechanical fixings prevent the battery from being removed unless you use a screwdriver, so whatever the use, the battery will remain safely in place.

Spacers, fixings and a battery are all provided.

The BBC micro:bit is a powerful handheld, fully programmable, computer designed by the BBC and a number of partners to encourage children to get actively involved in writing software and building new things that will be controlled by it. Write your code using one of the easy to use editors provided on the BBC micro:bit website, connect your BBC micro:bit to your computer via USB press the compile button in the editor and then drop the downloaded file directly onto your BBC micro:bit. There is also an app for Android devices.

Wirelessly connect and interact with the world around you. Use Bluetooth Low Energy to connect to mobile phones and tablets, take a selfie or drive the music in your playlists.

The BBC micro:bit is the spiritual successor of the BBC Micro of the 1980s, which itself introduced a generation of children to computing. The BBC micro:bit carries on this 30 year tradition and does it 18 times faster and is 70 times smaller than its predecessor.

Based around a 32 bit ARM Cortex-M0 processor, the BBC micro:bit also features on board accelerometer and compass sensors, Bluetooth Low Energy and USB connectivity, a display consisting of 25 LEDs, two programmable buttons and it can be powered by either USB or an external battery pack. The device inputs and outputs are through five ring connectors that are part of the 21-pin edge connector.

BBC micro:bit Features:

• USB and Bluetooth Low energy connectivity.
• Compass and Accelerometer.
• 2 x user assignable buttons.
• A 25 LED display.
• 21 pin edge connector.

MI:power board for the BBC micro:bit Features:

• Power your BBC micro:bit from a stylish PCB.
• On-Board buzzer.
• Easy access on/off switch.

Contents:

• 1 x BBC micro:bit.
• 1 x 1M Anti tangle USB Cable.
• 1 x MI:power board for the BBC micro:bit.
• 1 x MI:power board for the BBC micro:bit.
• 3 x Counter Sunk M3 x12mm Machine Screws.
• 3 x M3 Hex Full Width Nuts.
• 3 x Plastic Spacers.
• 1 x CR2032 3V Coin Cell.

BBC micro:bit Dimensions:

• PCB Length: 52mm.
• PCB Width: 42mm.
• PCB Height: 11.7mm.

Mi:power board Dimensions:

• Length: 52mm.
• Width: 42mm.
• Height: 6mm.

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Requires:

• Computer with Internet access.
• Pozi drive screwdriver.
• Pliers.

Note:

Caution:

Coin cells should be kept out of the reach of small children as they are very dangerous if swallowed, when immediate medical intervention is required.