{"product_id":"kitronik-zip-halo-hd-led-ring-fur-den-bbc-micro-bit","title":"Kitronik ZIP Halo HD - LED ring with 60 ZIP LEDs for micro:bit","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"global-tab-product-resources\" class=\"expanded-content expandable-content--expandable\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"card__collapsible-content\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"rte product-description\"\u003e \u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpen the door to a world of possibilities with the :VIEW Halo HD Board for micro:bit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Kitronik Halo HD board for the BBC micro:bit contains 60 individually addressable, full-color ZIP LEDs (similar to NeoPixels, WS2812, etc.). It features a MEMS microphone for sound detection and a piezo buzzer for sound playback. It also has an integrated real-time clock (RTC) controlled via I2C lines by the micro:bit. The board also features two M3 mounting holes. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlug \u0026amp; Play:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo tools are required, not even a screwdriver. Plug in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eavailable separately\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Simply plug the Micro:bit directly into the integrated edge connector, and you're ready to go!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn-board power supply:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA 3xAA battery holder is attached to the back of the board, while the front of the board features a power switch. The board generates a regulated power supply that feeds into the 3V and GND connections to power the connected BBC micro:bit. This eliminates the need to power the BBC micro:bit separately. For more information, see the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/resources.kitronik.co.uk\/pdf\/5672-zip-halo-hd-leds-microbit.datasheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDatasheet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMakeCode blocks:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKitronik has created custom blocks for Halo HD for use with MakeCode. To add these blocks, first go to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"makecode.microbit.org\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003emakecode.microbit.org\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and start a new project. In the “Advanced” section, click “Extensions”. In the next window, search for “Halo HD”. Then click the tile to import it into MakeCode. You will see that the blocks are divided into three categories: ZIP LEDs, Microphone, and Clock. For more information about the MakeCode editor and writing code for it with MicroPython, see the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/resources.kitronik.co.uk\/pdf\/5672-zip-halo-hd-leds-microbit.datasheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDatasheet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0254\/1191\/1743\/files\/5672-zip-halo-hd-led-microbit-callout_e32eb670-d1ea-4ae6-b80b-2ada14c3f814.jpg?v=1661351703\" alt=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe board features 60 individually addressable full-color ZIP LEDs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt breaks out P1 and P2 to a standard 0.1-inch footprint.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSound is transmitted via a MEMS microphone and a piezo buzzer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt features an integrated real-time clock (RTC), controlled via I2C lines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlug and play with the integrated edge connector, no tools required!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA holder for 3xAA batteries is attached to the back of the board.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe on\/off switch allows you to maximize battery life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt can be coded with MakeCode blocks using our custom blocks or with MicroPython.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 x M3 mounting holes for secure projects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiameter: 87 mm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eM3 mounting hole spacing (center to center): 68.4 mm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhat's included:\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e1 x ZIP Halo HD board for Micro:bit.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct resources \/ datasheet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/resources.kitronik.co.uk\/pdf\/5672-zip-halo-hd-leds-microbit.datasheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDatasheet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTech Talks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/ZKE6SNmJ2as\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLive stream playback\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe ZIP Halo HD can also be controlled with MicroPython. You can find code examples for the individual board functions \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/KitronikLtd\/micropython-microbit-kitronik-halohd\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehere on GitHub\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExample code introducing all the board's features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/resources.kitronik.co.uk\/zip\/5672-halo-hd-leds-microbit-example-code-clock.zip\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClock code\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/resources.kitronik.co.uk\/zip\/5672-halo-hd-leds-microbit-example-code-clap-game.zip\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClap game code\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/resources.kitronik.co.uk\/zip\/5672-halo-hd-leds-microbit-example-code-wake-up-light.zip\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWake-up light code\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/resources.kitronik.co.uk\/zip\/5672-halo-hd-leds-microbit-example-code-timer.zip\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTimer code\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/resources.kitronik.co.uk\/zip\/5672-halo-hd-leds-microbit-example-code-stop-watch.zip\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStopwatch code\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/resources.kitronik.co.uk\/zip\/5672-halo-hd-leds-microbit-example-code-sound-meter.zip\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSound meter code\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kitronik","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":66045628711261,"sku":"F23110323","price":31.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1074\/5649\/5965\/files\/kitronik-zip-halo-hd-led-ring-fuer-den-bbc-microbit-funduino-6838391.png?v=1791489881","url":"https:\/\/funduino.com\/en\/products\/kitronik-zip-halo-hd-led-ring-for-the-bbc-micro-bit","provider":"Funduino","version":"1.0","type":"link"}