Klimate Board for the BBC micro:bit

The Kitronik RTC & Klimate Board is an amazing interface for the BBC micro:bit. It combines a Real Time Clock (RTC) and an environmental sensor (BME280). The environmental sensor can accurately measure temperature, barometric pressure, and humidity, giving you detailed environmental data. The RTC lets you easily read the current time and date. This board offers a regulated 3V supply. It powers the inserted BBC micro:bit through the edge connector, eliminating the need for direct power to the micro:bit. There's a coin cell holder for a CR2032 battery. This battery keeps the real time clock running even when there's no mains power. You can power the board via the terminal blocks or the USB connector. Note that the USB connector is for power only, not data transfer. The micro:bit RTC also has expansion ports. One is for adding 3V I2C devices like an OLED display, and the other is for extra ZIP LEDs such as ZIP Sticks. Kitronik has added custom blocks for this board to the Microsoft MakeCode editor. To add them, click the cog in the top - right of the editor, select 'Add Package' from the dropdown menu. In the dialog box's search field, type 'Kitronik'. Scroll down to the RTC blocks and select them. Then you can use these blocks in your programs. Features: - Add real - time clock and environmental sensing capabilities to the BBC micro:bit. - The coin cell battery ensures continuous timekeeping when not connected to a power source. - It has expansion ports for 3V I2C devices and ZIP LEDs. - Write code easily using the MakeCode Editor with custom blocks. - Powers the inserted micro:bit when the board is powered. Contents: - 1 x Kitronik RTC & Klimate Board. Dimensions: - Length: 67.5mm. - Width: 62mm. - Height (without micro:bit): 17.6mm. Requires: - A BBC micro:bit. - 1 x CR2032 battery. Resources: - Datasheet. - The Microsoft MakeCode Editor.

Using the Kitronik RTC & Klimate Board with your BBC micro:bit is a breeze. First, make sure you have a BBC micro:bit and a CR2032 battery. Insert the BBC micro:bit into the edge connector on the board. The board will then power the micro:bit for you. You can power the board in two ways. You can use the terminal blocks or the USB connector. Remember, the USB connector is just for power, not for transferring data. To start programming, open the Microsoft MakeCode Editor. Click the cog in the top - right corner and select 'Add Package'. Type 'Kitronik' in the search field. Find and select the RTC blocks. These blocks will make it easy for you to write code for the board. The environmental sensor on the board can measure temperature, pressure, and humidity. The real - time clock can tell you the current time and date. Even if you disconnect the board from the main power, the CR2032 battery in the coin cell holder will keep the clock running. There are also expansion ports on the board. You can connect 3V I2C devices like an OLED display or extra ZIP LEDs to these ports to add more functionality to your project. When it comes to maintenance, keep the board clean and dry. Avoid exposing it to extreme temperatures or moisture. If you're not using the board for a long time, remove the CR2032 battery to prevent leakage. That's all you need to know to get the most out of your Kitronik RTC & Klimate Board!