Features
- Easy Usage: Start by simply sliding into the Micro:bit
- Enhanced functionality: Equipped additionally with an RGB LED, a power switch, a power indicator, and six spare grove connectors
- Charge: Powered by a USB cable or an external battery
- Language Supported: MakeCode/MicroPython
- Comes with a professional course set
Description
Microbit is designed by the BBC for programming education for programming learners, and jointly developed by Microsoft, Samsung, ARM, Lancaster University, and so on. This is a small board with several sensors that allow students to access programming and control hardware without barriers.
The BitMaker V.2 is an upgraded BitMaker expansion board designed for micro:bit where it has been equipped with JST 2.0 battery connector and an updated slot for better holding alligator clips. The usage is of it as straightforward as it can be easily sliding into the micro:bit. With built-in a programmable RGB LED, a power switch, a power indicator, on-board Grove modules connectors, and JST 2.0 battery connector, BitMaker V.2 ensures the micro:bit be able to apply various functional Grove series which provides beginners more options in regard to the micro:bit projects, or helps them extend their original demos like adding an external battery to apply additional wireless function.
Comparison
| Modules | BitMaker V1.0 | BitMaker V2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Programmable RGB LED | Yes | Yes |
| Power switch | Yes | Yes |
| Power indicator | Yes | Yes |
| 6 Grove connectors | Yes | Yes |
| JST 2.0 battery connector | No | Yes |
| Buzzer | Yes | No |
If you are looking for one kit bundled BitMaker and Grove, we highly recommend purchasing a BitGadget Kit which includes a BitMaker and 9 different Grove modules! This will be a nice choice for micro:bit intermediate learners to carry out micro:bit experiments.
Education Focus
With the BitMaker V.2, students can apply open-source electronics and grasp programming skills at the same time. Students can design and deploy their own projects through graphical programming individually, exercising creative thinking.
This kit is suitable for:
- Maker teachers
- DIY hobbyists
- highschool students
- micro:bit beginners
Project Preview
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Project 1: Mini Music Player
This is a simple but cool music player made with the BitMaker. You can use it to play your favorite music.
Project 2: Random Music Player, Having Fun with an Accelerometer
The accelerometer of micro:bit and BitMaker are combined together in this project. Every time you shake the micro:bit, it plays a different melody.
Project 3: Rock-Paper-Scissors
When you shake the micro:bit, the matrix randomly choose to display scissors, rock or paper symbols so you can play with your friends!
Part List
- 1x BitMaker V.2
- 1x User Guide
ECCN/HTS
| HSCODE | 8517799000 |
| USHSCODE | 8517180050 |
| UPC |
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