Basic:bit for micro:bit three way I/O expansion, mini version

Basic:bit is a basic breakout board of micro:bit. It has a buzzer and three groups of GVS pins(P0/P1/P2) on board. Each group of GVS pins separately leads out the IO port, 3V port and GND port on micro:bit. Small size with simple structure, it is quite enough for you to complete 98% micro:bit projects.

Quick Start

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Material Needed:

• 1 x micro:bit

• 1 x basic:bit

• 1 x Octopus LED Module

• 1 x USB Cable

• 1 x GVS wire（Or Jumper Wire)

Assembly

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Fix your basic:bit onto micro:bit with screws and nuts.
Connect Octopus LED module to P1 port on your basic:bit.
Then slide the switch to the speaker end.

 

Example Code

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You can see the whole program via the link below:
https://makecode.microbit.org/_TWuPw3eE8eEE

Or you can download the program directly from the page below: 

 After saving the above code into micro:bit, the buzzer starts to play the music again and again. At the same time, Octopus LED module twinkles with 1 second space.

 

Parameter

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• Voltage: 3.3V （Powered by micro:bit）
• IO Ports: 3
• Dimension: 51.7mm x 29.1 mm

Packing List

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• 1 x basic:bit
• 7 x screws（5 is enough）

Documents

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Basic:bit Guide