{"product_id":"zip-halo-hd-for-the-bbc-microbit","title":"ZIP Halo HD for the BBC micro:bit","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Kitronik Halo HD board for the BBC micro:bit incorporates 60 individually addressable full colour ZIP LEDs. It 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe also stock the standard 24 LED Zip Halo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf that wasn't enough, it also features an onboard real time clock (RTC) controlled by I2C lines from the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emicrobit. 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:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eNo tools required, not even a screwdriver, plug the micro:bit,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eavailable separately, straight into the onboard edge connector and you are good to go!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOnboard Power:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\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\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDatasheet\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor more information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMakeCode Blocks:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eKitronik have created custom blocks for the Halo HD for use with MakeCode. To add these blocks, first go to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emakecode.microbit.org\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand 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\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDatasheet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExamples:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eTo get you off to a flying start we 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\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\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 our custom blocks or with MicroPython.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 x M3 Mounting holes, for secure projects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x :VIEW ZIP Halo HD Board for micro:bit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\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\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRequires:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emicro:bit\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUSB Type-A to Micro-B USB Noodle Cable\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResources:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDatasheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe ZIP Halo HD can also be controlled with MicroPython, code examples for each of the boards features can be found on\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGitHub here.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe've produced example code below (zip files) to get you off to a flying start. 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