Sensor:bit (IO Extension Board For micro:bit)

DESCRIPTION

Sensor:bit is a breakout board based on micro:bit. It has extended all available IO ports on micro:bit, and led out them in the form of GVS. With this board, we can extend various 3V electric brick modules like LED light, photocell, etc. On the board, it has integrated a buzzer and an audio jack, which allows us to hear music from the buzzer or with our headphones.

FEATURES

Extend most IO ports on micro:bit by GVS pins.
Independently lead out IIC interface. Enable to plug in IIC components like OLED, BME280, etc..
Integrated a buzzer and an audio jack.
Support interface.
Mark out each IO port with silk printing.

DIMENSION

DISPLAY

DEFINITION OF PINS

INTRODUCTION OF MAJOR COMPONENTS

Audio Jack

The headphone is controlled by the P0 port. Plug in your headphone, and the buzzer will disconnect automatically.

Buzzer

The buzzer is controlled by the P0 port. Plug in your headphone, and the buzzer will disconnect automatically.

16 Channel Standard GVS Port

This is a standard GVS interface with 16 channels. It can extend a 3V electric brick module.

I2C Port

This is a group of I2C female headers, which can connect with the OLED module directly.

This is a group of I2C male headers.

HARDWARE ASSEMBLY

Plug your micro:bit into sensor:bit.

PROGRAMMING

Navigate to the programming interface of Makecode online editor. Write your code to make the buzzer on sensor:bit plays music.
You can see the whole program from the link
Or you can download it from the page below:

RESULT

Press button A on micro:bit, the buzzer starts to play music. Plug in your headphone to sensor:bit, the buzzer stops playing music, and you can hear the music through your headphone.

SPECIFICATION

Product Name Sensor:bit
Version No. V1.6
SKU EF03415
Working Voltage 2.7~3.3V
Buzzer Support
Interface Support
Size 57mm x 42mm
Net weight 18g

PACKAGE LIST

RESOURCES

Sensor:bit Guide