Video description
Learn multiple ways to connect different types of wires to the micro:bit. This video shows you how to use items found in a typical hardware store, therefore making all its methods accessible to the average person. There is no soldering involved. The methods demonstrated include using:
- Alligator clips
- Jumper wires
- Banana plugs
- Nuts and bolts
- Ring crimp terminals
In this video, you will cover the advantages and disadvantages of each method, as well as see code samples that demonstrate how data is transferred from different accessories to the micro:bit.
The micro:bit edge connector gives you access to five pins: three input and output pins and two pins for powering other devices. This allows you to add lots of extra accessories such as buttons, lights and motors to the micro:bit. There are many edge connector breakout boards available for adding accessories to the micro:bit available commercially at an extra cost.
What You'll Learn
- Connect wires to the micro:bit using multiple methods
- Code the micro:bit to use external accessories
Who This Video Is For
Viewers of any skill and experience level. The typical viewer does not need any specific skills except being able to follow instructions and knowing how to use a computer. For ease of use you may want to use specific tools like a wire stripper and a crimper but these are not required.
Table of Contents
Connecting Wires and Accessories to the micro:bit with Clips, Plugs, Nuts, and Connectors
00:00:44
Introduction to the micro:bit, connecting wires
Connecting Wires and Accessories to the micro:bit - Introduction to the micro:bit
00:01:34
Connecting jumper wires to the micro:bit
00:05:03
Connecting wires to the micro:bit using aligator clips
00:04:25
Connecting wires to the micro:bit using banana plugs
00:03:43
Connecting wires to the micro:bit using nuts and bolts
00:04:13
Connecting wires to the micro:bit using ring crimp terminals
00:03:43
Connecting wires to the micro:bit using the edge connector breakout board
00:04:01
Creating Code
Coding a Button
00:04:00
Coding an LED
00:02:02
Coding a RGB LED
00:04:33
Summary
00:01:43