{"product_id":"sparkfun-gator-bit","title":"SparkFun gator:bit","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe SparkFun gator:bit is an all-in-one “carrier” board for your micro:bit that provides you with a fully functional development and prototyping platform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost every pin on the micro:bit is broken out to pads that alligator (or crocodile, if you prefer) clips so you can get the most out of it!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether it is data visualization using the five on-board addressable LEDs, capacitive touch sensing on pins 0, 1, \u0026amp; 2, or creating musical works of art using the built-in speaker we’ve got it covered with the with the SparkFun gator:bit!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe major benefit of gator:bit that we have provided is safe access to as many GPIO as possible from the micro:bit. Not only are pins 0, 1, 2, 8, 16, 5 (Button A), and 11 (Button B) broken out, but they are also protected against over voltage and over current\/short circuit. Pins 0, 1, and 2 are ADC pins and are also the capacitive touch pins. Pins 8, 16, 5, and 11 are digital pins capable of read and write. Additionally, pins 13 (SPI), 14(SPI), 15(SPI), 19 (I\u003csup\u003e2\u003c\/sup\u003eC), and 20 (I\u003csup\u003e2\u003c\/sup\u003eC) can be used to read and write whatever digital signals you could want. We go into much more detail about each pin and other attributes (like supplying voltage out, light, and sound) in the SparkFun gator:bit Guide found below. Make sure to check that out!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach SparkFun gator:bit can be powered from 2.7V - 9V giving you quite a range of powering options. There are two ways of powering your gator:bit, either from the JST battery terminal or the alligator clip pads labeled “VIN”. Any voltage input between 2.7V and 9V will be regulated to 3.3V to power the micro:bit, the speaker, and for use by any of the alligator clip pins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven without any external hardware the gator:bit is still an exploratory development board for micro:bit allowing the easiest access to it for educators, beginners, and pro-makers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emicro:bit card edge connector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInput voltage: 2.7V - 9V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 built in addressable LEDs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt in buzzer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5V output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3.3V output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7 protected input\/output pins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 pins for SPI communication\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 pins for I\u003csup\u003e2\u003c\/sup\u003eC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDocuments\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/files\/SparkFun_gator-bit.pdf?17272474274377167512\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSchematic\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.sparkfun.com\/assets\/e\/6\/e\/a\/b\/SparkFun_gator-bit_1.zip\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEagle Files\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learn.sparkfun.com\/tutorials\/gatorbit-hookup-guide\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHookup Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learn.sparkfun.com\/tutorials\/getting-started-with-the-microbit\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGetting Started with the micro:bit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sparkfun.com\/pages\/microbit\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAbout micro:bit Page\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/microbit.org\/code\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003emicro:bit Programmer\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/sparkfun\/gator_bit\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGitHub\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sparkfun","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":3128262918154,"sku":"DEV-14484","price":23.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/products\/14484-SparkFun_gator-bit-01.jpg?v=1526307405","url":"https:\/\/shop.pimoroni.com\/en-eu\/products\/sparkfun-gator-bit","provider":"Pimoroni Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}