
What it’s about
In these activities, you will set up and test your breadboard prototyping system for your micro:bit module. Along the way, you will learn some important circuit building and measuring skills.
Before you start
You will need:
- A What’s a Microcontroller with Python and micro:bit kit (Parallax #32750).
- A computer with a Chrome or Microsoft Edge browser and available USB 2.0 compatible port
Complete these tutorials first:
After You Finish
You will be able to:
- Connect wires and part leads together with a breadboard
- Build circuits on a breadboard
- Test for proper electrical connections, supply levels, and even part values
You will also be ready to move on to the next tutorial (coming soon!)
Curriculum
- 1 Section
- 27 Lessons
- Lifetime
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- Breadboard Setup and Testing for micro:bit27
- 1.1Connect the micro:bit to a Breadboard
- 1.2What is a Breadboard?
- 1.3Parts & Circuit
- 1.4First Electrical Connections with a Breadboard
- 1.5How To Connect Two Wires
- 1.6Parts & Circuit
- 1.7Script
- 1.8Node Tests
- 1.9Try This – Probing the Board
- 1.10How it Works
- 1.11Set Power for Circuits
- 1.12Parts & Circuit
- 1.13Script
- 1.14Test the Supply Rails
- 1.15How the Supply Rail Tests Work
- 1.16Try This – Electrical Potential
- 1.17CYBERscope Setup
- 1.18CYBERscope Voltmeter
- 1.19First Breadboard Circuit
- 1.20Parts: LED and Resistors
- 1.21Build the LED Circuit
- 1.22Check & Test the LED Circuit
- 1.23How the LED Circuit Works
- 1.24Resistor Codes & Electron Flow
- 1.25Try This – Change the Resistor
- 1.26Review and Practice
- 1.27Solutions