Instructions

MAKING THE PROJECTS
Software
Before connecting boards to your micro:bit install the program for the project onto
the micro:bit. This makes sure that pins are correctly configured as inputs and
outputs before you connect up the electronics.
This code for this kit uses the Makecode blocks editor. As well as programming by
plugging together blocks, you can also view and edit the resulting code as Python
or Javascript.
The Blocks editor program allows you to program your micro:bit directly from the
browser on your computer. Each program has a web address and clicking on the
link in these instructions will open it in your browser so that you can then install it on
your micro:bit.
Alligator/Crocodile Clips
The projects in this kit are assembled by connecting your micro:bit to one or more of
the MonkMakes boards using alligator clips. You have to be a bit careful how you
connect the clips at the micro:bit end. The correct way is to connect the clips
vertically as shown below.
Connecting the alligator clips like this prevents any accidental connections between
the large connectors with the holes in and the much smaller connectors (gold lines
in the photo above)
The Motor
To stop the motor falling over, connect the alligator clips as shown below.
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