MonkMakes Electronics Kit 2 for the BBC micro:bit

The MonkMakes speaker for the BBC microbit is a neat little amplified speaker that connects to your microbit with crocodile clips. Despite its diminutive size, the speaker is quite loud.

Features:

Amplified Output.

Integrated LED power on indicator.

Reverse polarity protection.

Dimensions:

Length: 52.2mm.

Width: 38.9mm.

Height: 1.6mm.

This kit gives you everything you need to start learning about connecting electronics to your microbit. Everything is connected using the supplied alligator clips, so no soldering is required. This kit is suitable for children as young as 10 with some adult help.

The instruction book leads you through getting started with your micro:bit and then building the following projects: Movement Alarm, Lighthouse, Shout-o-meter, Thermometer, Fan speed Controller, Automatic Fan and a Theramin-like ‘Magic’ Musical Instrument.

Features:

Learn electronics and coding with the micro:bit.

Includes a 30 page instruction booklet (DOWNLOAD).

Control a light bulb and motor from your mico:bit and play sounds.

Measure sound, temperature and light using your micro:bit.

Programs supplied for MakeCode blocks and MicroPython (use whichever you prefer).

Contents:

MonkMakes Speaker for micro:bit.

MonkMakes Switch for micro:bit.

MonkMakes Sensor Board for micro:bit.

Set of alligator clip leads (10 leads).

Small motor with a fan.

Single AA battery box (battery not included).

Light bulb and holder.

30-page instruction book (download).

The ServoClip is a convenient adaptor board that allows you to connect a servo motor to a ring-based microcontroller (like the micro:bit or Adafruit Circuit Playground) using crocodile clips.

Convenient adaptor board that allows you to connect a servo using crocodile clips

Ideal for use with ring-based boards such as micro:bit or Crumble

Standard 0.1" header for servo connection

Dimensions (HxW): 35x27mm

Supplied in a labelled plastic bag

Solar farming. Learn how to harvest and then store energy from the sun with the MonkMakes Solar Experimenters Kit for micro:bit. With the Solar Experimenters Kit, you will use a practical and experiment-led approach to learn how small amounts of energy can be harvested from the sun, converted to electrical energy and then be stored for later use. Connect the kit to a micro:bit with the included alligator clips and work through the 6 experiments, learning as you go.

The kit is supplied with a; Solar Store board, Solar Panel, bulb, motor with fan, set of alligator clip leads, and a full-colour instruction booklet. First, the booklet gets you set up and acquainted with the parts, then it guides you through your solar farming learning adventure. There are 6 practical experiments included in the Instruction booklet, designed to be worked through in order. The first three experiments are very basic and are designed to get you familiar with the harvesting concepts and the features of the kit. Once you have a solid grasp of the basics, the final three experiments are more challenging and involved.

The hub of the kit is the Solar Store board. The micro:bit, solar panel, and connected device (bulb, motor) all connect to the Solar Store board. The connections on the board are as follows;

Charge% (output) – stored charge indicator. A voltage between 0V and 3V that can be connected to a micro:bit pin.

Level (output) – stored charge (raw). A voltage between 0V and 5V that can be looped directly to the enable pin, to auto-enable when charged. Note: Do not connect to micro:bit

Enable (input) – enables the power output, so that any stored energy can be used by the attached device.

Power (input) – provides power to the Solar Store board, primarily so that the Charge% output works. Connect 3V and GND to micro:bit.

Solar Power (input) – connect this to your Solar Panel to harvest energy, which is stored in the Solar Store. Accepts a voltage up to 10V. Make sure that + goes to the + on the Solar Panel, and - goes to the - on the Solar Panel.

Power (output) – connect your attached device here. This output is only enabled when the Enable pin is active and there is sufficient stored energy in the Solar Store. The LED (D3) will light when there is enough stored energy.

Power LED – indicates that power is provided to the Solar Store and the Charge% indicator connection to the micro:bit is working.

As the kit is supplied as a single boxed unit it is also the perfect choice for anyone who wishes to learn about measuring air quality at home.

Features:

Learn how to harvest and then store energy from the sun with the MonkMakes Solar Experimenters Kit for micro:bit.

Work through the 6 practical experiments and learn as you go. The experiments included in the booklet are;

Project 1 – Sun Finder.
Project 2 – Garden Light.
Project 3 – Self Charging Cooling Fan.
Project 4 – Adding an Energy Meter.
Project 5 – Energy Logger.
Project 6 – Intelligent Cooling Fan.

All connections are made via the supplied convenient alligator clip leads.

No soldering is required.

The kit is supplied with a full-colour instruction booklet packed full of useful information.

This kit is supplied with everything you need in order to learn about solar farming in a hands-on way. Just add micro:bit and go!

This add-on will make the perfect gift for any micro:bit user.

This kit works with micro:bit V1 & V2.

Contents:

1 x Solar Panel.

1 x Solar Store board.

1 x Bulb.

1 x Motor.

1 x Propeller (Fan).

1 x Set of Alligator Clip Leads.

The Monk Makes solderless breadboard labelled for the Raspberry Pi Pico is the perfect prototyping solution for the Pico. Each of the Picos pins is labelled on the breadboard. When used in conjunction with a Pico with pin headers already attached, finding the right hole for your jumper lead couldn't be more simple.

The board has 400 tie points, 2 power buses and features an adhesive backing for securing your projects/prototypes. The board accepts wires, legs and male jumper connectors and allows you to build complex solderless circuits easily. The point spacing is a standard 2.54mm, making it compatible with any components/devices with a pin pitch of 2.54mm.

This RoHS compliant breadboard is rated for low voltage, low current only. Maximum for the Breadboard being 50V at 2A.

Features:

A solderless breadboard labelled for the Raspberry Pi Pico.

Each of pins on the Pico is labelled on the breadboard.

When used in conjunction with a Pico with pin headers already attached, finding the right hole for your jumper lead couldn't be more simple.

The board has 400 tie points, 2 power buses and features an adhesive backing for securing your projects/prototypes.

Standard 2.54mm point spacing.

RoHS compliant.

Compatible with:

Raspberry Pi Pico

With the micro:bit Go Bundle you have a complete set to get started coding right away. This bundle includes a micro:bit board, micro USB cable, battery holder and 2x AAA batteries.

The BBC micro:bit is a pocket-sized computer that introduces you to how software and hardware work together. It has an LED light display, buttons, sensors and many input/output features that, when programmed, let it interact with you and your world. The new micro:bit V2.2 with sound adds a built-in microphone and speaker, as well as an extra touch input button and a power button.

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