{"product_id":"kitronik-zip-halo-hd-for-micro-bit","title":"Kitronik ZIP Halo HD for micro:bit","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Kitronik Halo HD board for the micro:bit incorporates 60 individually addressable full colour ZIP LEDs, a MEMS mic, piezo buzzer, RTC and onboard battery holder!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt also breaks out P1 and P2 to a standard 0.1” footprint, it features a MEMS microphone for detection of sound, and a piezo buzzer to play sound. If that weren't enough, it also features an onboard real time clock (RTC) controlled by I2C lines from the microbit. The board also has two M3 mounting holes. We think you'll agree, the board is loaded with useful features. It doesn't stop there...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlug n Play: \u003c\/strong\u003eNo tools required, not even a screwdriver, plug the micro:bit straight into the onboard edge connector and you are good to go!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOnboard Power: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe board has a 3xAA battery holder mounted on the rear, with a power switch on the front of the board. A regulated supply is produced on the board which is fed into the 3V and GND connections to power the connected BBC micro:bit, removing the need to power the BBC micro:bit separately. See the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitronik.co.uk\/pdf\/5672-zip-halo-hd-leds-microbit.datasheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDatasheet\u003c\/a\u003e for more information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMakeCode Blocks: \u003c\/strong\u003eKitronik have created custom blocks for the Halo HD for use with MakeCode. To add these blocks, first go to \u003ca\u003emakecode.microbit.org\u003c\/a\u003e and start a new project. Under the “Advanced” section click on “Extensions”. In the next window search for “Halo HD”. Then, click on the tile to import it into MakeCode. You will see that the blocks are split across three categories; ZIP LEDs, Microphone and Clock. You can find more information on the MakeCode editor and also on how to write code for it with MicroPython in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitronik.co.uk\/pdf\/5672-zip-halo-hd-leds-microbit.datasheet.pdf\"\u003eDatasheet\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExamples: \u003c\/strong\u003eTo get you off to a flying start Kitronik have produced a number of code examples that cover all of the onboard features and that will also serve to inspire your own projects. You will find links to these examples in the resources section below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe board features 60 individually addressable full colour ZIP LEDs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt breaks out P1 and P2 to a standard 0.1” footprint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt's wired for sound with a MEMS microphone and a piezo buzzer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt has an onboard Real time clock (RTC) controlled by I2C lines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlug n play with the onboard edge connector, no tools required!.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe board has a 3xAA battery holder mounted on the rear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe On\/off switch helps you maximise battery life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt can be coded with MakeCode blocks via custom blocks or with MicroPython.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 x M3 Mounting holes, for secure projects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with micro:bit v1 and v2!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x :VIEW ZIP Halo HD Board for micro:bit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiameter: 87mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eM3 Mounting Holes Spacing (Center to Center): 68.4mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRequires:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/microbit\" target=\"_blank\"\u003emicrobit\u003c\/a\u003e (v1 or v2).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/?q=cab02\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eUSB Type-A to Micro-B USB Noodle Cable\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResources:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitronik.co.uk\/pdf\/5672-zip-halo-hd-leds-microbit.datasheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDatasheet\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKitronik have produced example code below to get you off to a flying start. Collectively, they serve as an introduction to all of the features of the board.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitronik.co.uk\/zip\/5672-halo-hd-leds-microbit-example-code-clock.zip\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCode Clock\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitronik.co.uk\/zip\/5672-halo-hd-leds-microbit-example-code-clap-game.zip\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eClap Game Code\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitronik.co.uk\/zip\/5672-halo-hd-leds-microbit-example-code-wake-up-light.zip\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWake Up Light Code\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitronik.co.uk\/zip\/5672-halo-hd-leds-microbit-example-code-timer.zip\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTimer Code\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitronik.co.uk\/zip\/5672-halo-hd-leds-microbit-example-code-stop-watch.zip\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStop Watch Code\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kitronik.co.uk\/zip\/5672-halo-hd-leds-microbit-example-code-sound-meter.zip\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSound Meter Code\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kitronik","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31285083734099,"sku":"KIT-5672","price":25.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/products\/5672_press-4-kitronik-halo-hd-microbit-leds-illuminated.jpg?v=1578482569","url":"https:\/\/shop.pimoroni.com\/en-eu\/products\/kitronik-zip-halo-hd-for-micro-bit","provider":"Pimoroni Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}