Is it possible to just connect the microbit ?
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ZIP LED add-on pack plus Kitronik Inventors Kit for micro:bit
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ZIP LED add-on plus Inventors Kit and micro:bit
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Description
This add-on pack for the Kitronik Inventors Kit for the BBC microbit provides the perfect way to learn about the wonderful world of ZIP LEDs. These LEDs are simple to control and can be used to produce a whole range of fantastic colours.
Most consumer electronics heavily rely on LEDs, as LEDs are a great way of providing instant visual feedback for the user. With this add-on pack, you will learn how to write code to take control of ZIP LEDs and also learn how to make ZIP LEDs respond to input from components such as potentiometers and sensors. There are ten experiments, 9 in the booklet and one online, that will help you develop the skills needed to add visual feedback to your projects.
ZIP LEDs are individually addressable RGB LEDs. The name is a nod to the ZIP postal codes used in the US. Each LED can be controlled independently and all LEDs are connected using the same three-wire bus. Each LED can produce a full spectrum of colours, independently of other LEDs on the same bus.
ZIP LEDs are based on the WS2812B part and are often referred to as NeoPixel’s (which is an Adafruit trademark) and are compatible with Adafruit NeoPixel and other WS2812B driver code. They can be coded for the microbit in both MakeCode Blocks and MicroPython.
Features:
- Learn how to control ZIP LED colours.
- Learn how to move a light through any number of ZIP LEDs.
- Learn how to control ZIP LEDs independently.
- Learn how to make ZIP LEDs respond to input from electronic components and sensors.
Contents:
- 2 x ZIP Stick - 5 LEDs each.
- 1 x ZIP Ring - 12 LEDs.
- 1 x 3 AA battery pack.
- 1 x Tutorial booklet.
Video:
Requires:
- Kitronik Inventors Kit for the BBC microbit.
- BBC microbit.
- Micro USB Cable.
- 3 x AA Batteries.
- Small flat-bladed screwdriver.
Third-Party Resources:
Insight Resources Mr Bit is an online educational coding platform that also features sections devoted to some of our key micro:bit accessories, including this kit. This content has been developed by Insight Resources and any questions relating to them should be directed at their contact information. To access these resources, please visit;
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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
As a fun demonstration piece for shows, we created an interactive fan controlled ZIP LED experiment on the Inventors Kit that uses a motor as an input device. When someone...
As a fun demonstration piece for shows, we created an interactive fan controlled ZIP LED experiment on the Inventors Kit that uses a motor as...
ZIP LEDs Experiment 10 for the ZIP LEDs Add-On Pack for the Kitronik Inventors Kit for the microbit. This experiment covers how to use a potentiometer to control the speed...
ZIP LEDs Experiment 10 for the ZIP LEDs Add-On Pack for the Kitronik Inventors Kit for the microbit. This experiment covers how to use a...
Q:
Is soldering reauired ?
Is it possible to just connect the microbit ?
Thanks
Is it possible to just connect the microbit ?
Thanks
A:
Hi Fred, No soldering is required, however you would need the Kitronik Inventor's kit as this is an add-on to this original product. It isn't possible to just plug the micro:bit into the items provided in the kit directly. The video on the product page shows how the items are connected.
Answered by: Michael Lockhart
21-May-18
Q:
How does the experiments 1 - 9 compare in terms of length to the viewable experiment number 10. Additionally, how many pages are there in the booklet?
Asked by: Mr George Baker
A:
Hi George, The 10th experiment online should in theory be a similar length to those in the booklet, however with this being online we have include some additional information so it may appear slightly longer. The booklet has 31 pages excluding the cover pages. The experiments will start simpler and work up to slightly more difficult ones, similar to the 10th experiment.
Answered by: Michael Lockhart
14-May-18
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