Support Bit Boards: ELECFREAKS Motor:bit
Purpose
Purpose
In this lesson, you will learn how to make a simple switch with a Micro:Bit, cardboard, and some aluminum foil.
Note: This type of switch can be used on many objects. If you connect or break the circuit (circle) it will trigger the Micro:Bit.
Board Wiring: Motor:Bit
Board Wiring: Motor:Bit
Step 1: For a simple switch, you should use the blue pins on the board.
Step 2: Each one of the switches needs to have one lead connected to the main pin (Yellow or Blue).
Example: Pin 13
Step 3: Each switch needs the second wire to "GND - Ground, the black set of pins. See the example below.
Step 4: Be sure to set the top power switch (3v).
Example Switch:
Example Switch:
Software Programming
Software Programming
Step 4: The below pin items like "Pull pin" and "Pulsed" are located under the advance section of pins.
Important: If you need a simple switch that does not require fast action!! You can use the videos below step (5-6).
Step 5: Prior to following the video below be sure to watch video 1 first, Setting Up Pins .
Step 6: Coding Video
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