MICROBIT ADVANCED KIT

Description

The microbit is a must for everybody who wants to get started with or is inspired by programming. It has an ARM-based embedded system. It is compatible with different coding languages starting from Block Editor & Mobile apps for the starters to Python for the more advanced users.

It’s possible to connect it to other devices such as Raspberry PI through its 20 pin edge connector. The built-in compass together with the accelerometer and motion detector ensures that the micobit has endless possibilities.

This advanced kit included a microbit project holder, breakout board & components. It is the ideal kit for medium and advanced users.

Micro:bit website

This product is a replacement of: VMM002

Features

• Educational: Discover the fascinating world of Whadda prototyping and programming kits and learn the basics of electronics through engaging projects. The kits offer step-by-step instructions and clear explanations, allowing both beginners and experts to learn and experiment.
• Creativity: Give space to your imagination and create unique electronic projects with the Whadda prototyping and programming kits. Unleash your creativity and build something that is truly yours!
• Made in Belgium : Whadda is a unique brand from Belgium’s Velleman Group that offers DIY projects for hobbyists or makers who want to immerse themselves in electronics, programming and mechanics.
• STEM project: Develop and improve your STEM skills and acquire the knowledge, skills and experience needed to face the technological challenges of the future with this educational kit. This educational kit will trigger a number of processes such as problem-solving, investigative and creative thinking.
• Perfect for young and old: With this experiment kit, children and adults with little or no prior knowledge can take their first steps into the exciting world of electronics and advanced users can deepen their knowledge.
• Good to know: The kit is ideal for youngsters and adults aged 9 to 99! However, children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.

Specifications

• Product basic info:
  • Primary colours: Multicolour
  • Weight unit: 340 g
• Technical data:
  • Specifications kits & modules: Features <ul> <li>microbit hardware: <ul> <li>lights: 5 x 5 LED matrix</li> <li>buttons: 2 push buttons</li> <li>compass: detect magnetic fields</li> <li>accelerometer: detect changes in the microbit speed</li> <li>GPIO: 17 general purpose input / output pins</li> <li>Bluetooth: Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)</li></ul></li></ul>
  • Specifications extra kits & modules: <ul><li>processor: 16 MHz ARM Cortex — M0 microcontroller32-bit processor</li><li>connectivity: Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)</li><li>USB: USB 2.0 port and microUSB connector</li><li>GPIO: up to 17 general purpose input / output pins</li><li>RAM: 16 KB static RAM</li><li>power supply:<ul><li>microbit project holder: 2 x AAA</li><li>micro usb connector</li></ul></li><li>dimensions:<ul><li>microbit: 51 x 42 x 10 mm</li><li>microbit project holder, breakout board: 158 x 105 x 24 mm</li></ul></li></ul>
• Operational properties:
  • Coding skill level: 2
  • Electronics skill level: 2
  • Mechanics skill level: 1
  • Soldering skill level: none