Getting Started Guide

11/16/2017 Getting Started with the micro:bit - learn.sparkfun.com
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Powering the micro:bit
You have your program running on your micro:bit, but it is still tethered to your computer. There are a number of ways to solve this problem…batteries, batteries and more
batteries!
USB Battery Pack
USB battery packs are becoming pretty commonplace out there. You can use one to run your micro:bit project for quite a long time.
It is handy to have a shorter USB cable to keep from dragging a super-long wire around.
2xAA Battery Pack
The 2xAA battery holder with JST-PH connector is a great solution if you are looking to power a whole lot of micro:bits for a good amount of time, such as in a classroom
setting.
These batteries can be purchased in bulk for pretty cheap.
Resources and Going Further
Now that you are familiar with the basics of the micro:bit, check out these additional resources for more inspiration!
micro:bit Programming - List of other programming environments for the micro:bit
micro:bit Getting Started Videos - Repository of videos from micro:bit
micro:bit activities - Projects from the micro:bit website
Code Club Activities - 6 activities from Code Club to try out!
SparkFun micro:bit Series - Video tutorials to get started using the micro:bit.
For additional SparkFun tutorials, check out some of these related micro:bit tutorials:
SparkFun Inventor's Kit for micro:bit Experiment Guide
This guide contains all the information you will need to explore the twelve circuits of
the SparkFun Inventors Kit for micro:bit.
micro:bot Kit Experiment Guide
Get started with the moto:bit, a carrier board for the micro:bit that allows you to
control motors, and create your own robot using this experiment guide for the
micro:bot kit.
micro:bit Breakout Board Hookup Guide
How to get started with the micro:bit breakout board.
Getting Started with MicroPython and the SparkFun Inventor's Kit for
micro:bit
Learn MicroPython with the micro:bit.