DFRobot Boson Starter Kit for BBC micro:bit

The Boson starter kit connects the BBC micro:bit with 8 pluggable Boson modules for projects with sound, light and motion, without soldering and without breadboard. The modules are plugged into the included micro:bit expansion board for Boson via 3-pin cables. Programming is done with Microsoft MakeCode (blocks or JavaScript), Python or Mind+. A quick start guide with 4 project cards is included, and DFRobot offers a tutorial with 12 projects from easy to advanced.

Important: The micro:bit is not included and must be purchased separately. The expansion board has 6 reverse-polarity-proof 3-pin connectors, a Gravity connector for the HuskyLens and an I2C connector. For motor and servo it can be powered externally via Micro-USB; programs cannot be uploaded through this port.

Recommended Accessories:

• BBC micro:bit V2

Features:

• 8 modules: sensors and actuators for sound, light and motion
• Plug-in system without soldering, reverse-polarity-proof 3-pin connectors
• Expansion board with external power via Micro-USB
• MakeCode extension from DFRobot
• 4 project cards and tutorial with 12 projects
• Suitable from 10 years

Application Examples:

• Mini fan with control (project card 1)
• Automatic door with servo (project card 2)
• Music player that reacts to sound (project card 3)
• Games that react to light, sound or motion
• Introduction to programming at school and at home

Documentation:

• Wiki DFRobot TOY0086
• Module list with links to the module wikis (DFRobot wiki)
• Tutorial with MakeCode (PDF)
• Tutorial with Mind+ (PDF)
• Tutorial with Mind+, update of the last two projects (PDF)
• Project cards (PDF)
• MakeCode extension Boson Kit (GitHub)
• Course Boson starter for micro:bit (DFRobot Learn)
• Microsoft MakeCode for micro:bit
• Mind+ programming environment

Technical Data:

• Manufacturer: DFRobot
• Manufacturer SKU: TOY0086
• Controller: BBC micro:bit (not included)
• Programming: MakeCode, Python, Mind+
• Module input and output voltage: 3.3 V
• Maximum current: 500 mA
• Micro-USB power supply: 5 V
• Operating temperature: 0 °C to 60 °C
• Packaging: 250 × 190 × 57 mm
• Weight: 492 g

Scope of Delivery:

• 1× micro:bit expansion board for Boson
• 1× Push button red
• 1× LED module red
• 1× Rotation sensor
• 1× Sound sensor
• 1× Motion sensor
• 1× Mini fan module
• 1× Mini servo
• 1× RGB LED strip
• 1× Micro-USB cable
• 3× 3-pin cable (long, medium, short)
• 1× Quick start guide