Test the cyber:bot Board

In this activity, you will connect battery power and USB to your cyber:bot board with micro:bit.   You will then download and run a script that blinks a certain light to verify that the parts are properly connected.

Parts

(1) cyber:bot board Rev C with micro:bit module attached.
(1) Battery holder
(5) AA batteries
(1) USB A to Micro-B cable

Assembly

• Set PWR switch to left (0) position.
• Set the PWR switch to 0.
• For best results, start with new alkaline AA batteries, or freshly recharged high capacity NiMH AA batteries.
• Load the AA batteries into the battery holder. Each (-) terminal is flat on the end and should be against a spring.  Each (+) terminal has a bump on the end and should be against a flat metal contact.
• Plug the battery pack’s barrel plug into the cyber:bot board’s barrel jack.
• Connect USB
• Connect battery supply.
• Connect the micro:bit to the computer with the USB cable.