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Amp:bit Headphone and Speaker Add On

Amp:bit Headphone and Speaker Add On

Tutorial Description   This short video introduces the amp:bit. This product is the easiest way to hook up a set of headphones or speakers to your BBC micro:bit. Simply plug the micro:bit into the amp:bit and then plug in your headphones! Alternatively, you can solder a PC speaker directly to the provided pads or solder a screw terminal. The amp:bit also features a built-in volume control!   …
5th Sep 2019
Simon Says Board for BBC Micro:bit

Simon Says Board for BBC Micro:bit

Tutorial Description This video introduces the simon:says board for micro:bit. The fully assembled add-on board helps to turn your micro:bit into a Simon Says game. Simply program it and you're good to go!   …
3rd Sep 2019
Exhi:bit Assembly Guide

Exhi:bit Assembly Guide

This guide will show you how to assemble the pedestrian crossing project board for the exhi:bit prototyping system for micro:bit. We also show you a quick demo of it running at the end. Please note the Red LEDs look orange in this video, that's due to the camera and lighting used.You can view the code here: GitHub …
2nd Sep 2019
Micro:Pixel Edge for BBC Micro:bit

Micro:Pixel Edge for BBC Micro:bit

TutorialDescription This short video shows you the micro :pixel EDGE a micro :bit accessory which makes your micro :bit into a full colour torch. It also shows you how simple it is to program using PXT. …
23rd Aug 2019
1up:bit GamePad Controller for BBC Micro:bit

1up:bit GamePad Controller for BBC Micro:bit

TutorialDescription In this short tutorial video, we show you how to solder up the 1up:bit the controller for BBC micro:bit. There is also am assembly version of this video if you aren't up for soldering. …
22nd Aug 2019
OctoSnap

OctoSnap

Tutorial Description   This video gives you an introduction to the OctoSnap the breakaway header pin snapper! There's no need to count the pins and use pliers, just insert the header strip into the OctoSnap and snap the correct number of pins out. …
22nd Aug 2019