MICROBIT – STARTER KIT

Description

The microbit is the ideal board for everyone who wants to upgrade their microbit projects!

Like the previous version, this board still has an ARM-based embedded system. And it is still compatible with different coding languages like Block Editor & mobile apps for beginners, to Python for the more advanced users.

It is possible to connect it to other devices such as a Raspberry PI through its 20 pin edge connectors. The built-in compass, the accelerometer and, the motion detector ensure that the micobit has endless possibilities!

While this newer version still holds all of the existing microbit features, it also packs lots of new functionalities.

So what’s new? This second version has an onboard speaker and a microphone with an LED indicator. Both features make project possibilities endless! But that’s not all that’s new, the microbit V2 also has a built-in sleep- and power off mode. This means that your microbit can be off while still connected to a power supply. This will save you a lot of power! Lastly, this second version has a regulator that allows you to power-supply up to 200mA to an external accessory.

This starter kit is the ideal kit for starters who want to program with the block editor or mobile apps.

Micro:bit website

This product is a replacement of: VMM001

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: 165 g
• Technical data:
  • Specifications kits & modules: <ul><li>upgraded with Microbit V2</li> <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: 19 general purpose input / output pins</li> <li>Bluetooth: Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)</li> <li>touch logo</li> <li>microphone</li> </ul> </li> </ul>
  • Specifications extra kits & modules: <ul><li>processor: ARM Cortex — M4 microcontroller 32-bit processor</li> <li>connectivity: Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)</li> <li>USB: USB 2.0 port and micro-USB connector</li> <li>GPIO: up to 19 general purpose input / output pins</li> <li>RAM: 32 KB static RAM</li> <li>power supply: <ul> <li>battery 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>battery holder: 62 x 25 x 15 mm</li> </ul> </li> </ul>
• Operational properties:
  • Coding skill level: 1
  • Electronics skill level: none
  • Mechanics skill level: none
  • Soldering skill level: none