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Micro:bit V2 Go Kit 30% off $22.99 + Shipping (Normally $32.95) @ Core Electronics

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Micro:bit V2 Go Kit 30% off $22.99 + Shipping (Normally $32.95) @ Core Electronics
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AssociatedCoreElectronics on 03/08/2021 - 14:18 core-electronics.com.au (4618 clicks)

We are back with another OzBargain worthy deal; 30% off Micro:bit V2, one of the most popular development boards to learn how to code and work with electronics.

This offer is for a very limited time - we ended up with a bit more stock than we expected. Enjoy!

In the box:

  • 1x micro:bit v2
  • 1x Micro USB cable
  • 1x AAA battery holder
  • 2x AAA batteries

What can you do with it? A LOT! Here are two resources that will help ignite creative projects with micro:bit:

This is hands down, our favorite beginner+intermediate board for electronics and coding. It is jammed packed with sensors and hardware such as:

  • 64 MHz Arm Cortex-M4 with FPU
  • 512KB Flash
  • 128KB RAM
  • 5x5 Red LED Array
  • Two Programmable Buttons, one touch sensitive logo
  • MEMS microphone and LED indicator
  • Onboard Light, Compass, Accelerometer, Temp Sensors and Speaker
  • 2.4 Ghz Micro:bit Radio/BLE 5.0 Smart Antenna
  • 25-pin Edge Connector
  • 4 dedicated GPIO, PWM, i2c, SPI, and ext. power
  • Three Digital/Analog Input/Output Rings
  • Two Power Rings —- 3V and GND
  • Dedcated I2C bus for peripherals
  • MicroUSB Connector (5V)
  • JST-PH Battery Connector (Not JST-XH) (3V)
  • Power/reset Button with Status LED
  • 200 mA available for accessories
  • Program with C++, MakeCode, Python, Scratch

And yeah, the latest edition of the Micro:bit (this deal) really does support Python.

No extra accessories are needed - which is why this is called the "Go" kit.

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  • helmutiffe on 03/08/2021 - 14:42

    Cool, been looking out for a deal for one of these for a while.

    • AssociatedCoreElectronics @ Core Electronics on 03/08/2021 - 14:53
      +2

      =) let the electronics adventures begin, have fun!

      • helmutiffe on 03/08/2021 - 15:08

        It'll go well with the clearance coding books I bought off OZB for my son last week!

  • Ok computer on 03/08/2021 - 15:00
    +6

    OP awesome, you guys should get registered with Creative Kids NSW.

    • AssociatedCoreElectronics @ Core Electronics on 03/08/2021 - 15:01
      +5

      Hey, great idea. We'll look into it!

  • hishaken on 03/08/2021 - 15:08

    Possible build auto robot to draw with this module using scratch and https://scratch.mit.edu/boost?

  • daft009 on 03/08/2021 - 15:14

    What sorta age group would you recommend these for?

    • [Deactivated] on 03/08/2021 - 15:19
      +3

      They use these in highschools to teach STEM I did a job interview for IT support at highschools where they tested us on this with Scratch and some other software.
      The main selling point is the addons like LED Light, Sensors, Programmable signs, switches and circuits you can slot on.

      • askvictor on 03/08/2021 - 15:53
        +3

        The main selling points of this are the community, educational content/ecosystem and support. Add ons are good, particularly for extending students, but you can do so, do much with just the board itself

        • scphotos on 03/08/2021 - 18:17
          +4

          Yep - plenty of other boards but the community support and educational resources produced for the Micro:bit make it superior.

          We've used micro:bits to:

          Create a smart bin that awards house points to the house who recycles the most (and lights up LEDs to show how many points currently earned).

          Accelerometer and buttons to create a motion controller for parrot Mambo drones (use your hand to control the drone). Dangerous but fun!

          Accelerometer for lots of scratch games (flappy bird that requires you to actually flap, steering wheel style input, running IRL to move in a game etc).

          PE games - stop watch, yoga (accelerometer), push ups etc.

          Buzzers for the quiz games etc using the radio functionality

          Lots and lots of extensibility with them in EDU. Core electronics is second to none for their edu support and active forum too.

    • Longtimescroller on 03/08/2021 - 17:32
      +1

      Id say age 10+. The coding is similar to scratch block coding.

  • dust on 03/08/2021 - 15:21
    +35

    Didn't need this so only bought two.

  • cryptowiz on 03/08/2021 - 15:56
    +4

    If anyone is interested there is a free (or contribute what you want) e-book entitled "micro:bit MicroPython in 60 minutes" available from Lean Publishing…

    https://leanpub.com/microbitmicropython

    You'll have to create an account but they occasionally have other free titles. I've found them useful but YMMV

  • elektron on 03/08/2021 - 16:24

    What minimum age would this be recommended for? Think Lego recommended age ratings.

    • [Deactivated] on 03/08/2021 - 16:30
      +2

      12+

      • Longtimescroller on 03/08/2021 - 17:31
        +2

        Id say as young as 10 for independent students, its amazing how quickly 'some' students pick it up! Heaps of tutorials on the Microsoft microbit website with lots of expansions possible with relatively affordable kits available through core electronics.

    • codinghelloworld on 03/08/2021 - 16:44
      +1

      My boy is 5 years, still able to play it.

    • scphotos on 03/08/2021 - 18:20
      +2

      We use them in primary (10yrs) through to high school (15yrs).

      We start with scratch and then move the kids on to python.

      I use them occassionaly for odd jobs. Last year used it to drive an infinity mirror for our class Christmas display.

  • upended on 03/08/2021 - 16:45
    +3

    Got one! Thanks OP!
    Also ordered a GlowBit Rainbow.

    • AssociatedCoreElectronics @ Core Electronics on 03/08/2021 - 17:54
      +7

      Oh, nice one! Every GlowBit is made right here in our Newcastle Factory. Here's a flashback to the very first panels we assembled. Hard to beat our excitement getting our Pick and Place production line together - Michael's energy at the beginning there really catches the moment :)

      There are now a few thousand around Australia - glowing in their own ways.

      Don't forget to tag us with whatever you build, we'd LOVE to see it!

      • airtime on 03/08/2021 - 18:45
        +4

        Also ordered one here with the GlowBit Rainbow and some alligator clips. Thank you for providing such great value for something which will hopefully engage myself and kids during this lockdown.

        • beefsandwich on 03/08/2021 - 18:52
          +5

          Haha me too! I have barely any coding knowledge so this is for me and the kids can maybe have a go at some point.
          Need something to do to keep my brain busy.

  • DoUKnowTheMuffinMan on 03/08/2021 - 16:50

    Do these use a Node-red type platform?

    • AssociatedCoreElectronics @ Core Electronics on 03/08/2021 - 17:57

      Hey Chimi

      No, they are for programming with C++, MakeCode, Python, Scratch

      They run at about 64Mhz, which is pretty quick for a microcontroller.

      • Palamedes on 04/08/2021 - 06:37
        +1

        You can also program them with microBlocks. Microblocks has a library for controlling the leds etc.

  • 10101010101 on 03/08/2021 - 17:00

    Does it run Home Assistant?

    • settings on 03/08/2021 - 17:36
      +5

      64 MHz Arm Cortex-M4 with FPU
      128KB RAM

      No.

      • BH1 on 04/08/2021 - 02:09

        Lol

  • skinnywombat on 03/08/2021 - 17:07
    +4

    Would it run a thorium reactor?

    • expertreader on 03/08/2021 - 18:27
      +2

      Yes, and will win the race.

  • MynyMouqe on 03/08/2021 - 18:30
    +1

    Thanks team! I've put an order in for pickup as I'm close by, looking forward to this for my son.

  • gandalf4you on 03/08/2021 - 19:55

    Not shipping to Qld?

    • AssociatedCoreElectronics @ Core Electronics on 03/08/2021 - 22:00
      +1

      We sure do - perhaps try a CTRL+F5 on the checkout page in case something went wrong :)

  • SEasternCry on 03/08/2021 - 23:23
    +1

    Will this suit someone who has liked soldering/ tinkering in high school and has some interest in getting back into it? Just curious because my current field of study is way off from electronics and I'd like to diversify.

    • [Deactivated] on 04/08/2021 - 07:47
      +1

      I'd say a Raspberry Pi 4 is more suitable you can also buy from Core

      • SEasternCry on 04/08/2021 - 12:16

        Also looking to get started in coding, that is suitable too? thanks

  • tunzafun001 on 03/08/2021 - 23:41

    Can this kit be used for making use of excess solar. Ie.

    1. If solar is exporting to the grid, divert power to an EV charger / power point .

    And 2. Make use of non grid connected solar panels to heat hot water (DC direct). So need to mimic 50Hz AC oscillation to prevent burning out the thermostat. Ie. Driving / signalling a contactor or similar?

    • maxwellian on 04/08/2021 - 07:17

      Just enable to relay outputs in your solar inverter and use them to drive a contractor on your hot water/ev circuits. No $20 bare pcb is going to do what you ask… I don't think?

      • tunzafun001 on 04/08/2021 - 13:02

        I believe Fronius inverters have these built in for EV charging etc. Just trying to mimic that on a standard inverter.

        As for part 2, I guess I'm asking if this can output an on/off switching signal to a relay 50x per second..and reliably (would need a battery backup, or maybe run off solar (DC power itself)?

    • [Deactivated] on 04/08/2021 - 07:46

      No this is for education purposes. You are looking for a commercial product.

  • virtualsid on 04/08/2021 - 14:52
    +1

    Bought a few (4 :)). Kids are looking forward to it, as am I :)

    Did anyone else buy via their phone, and have weird issues with having to restart the buying process? I had to perform the checkout process 3-4 times, after it kinda reset with address changes, and once after entering the card details. Slightly frustrating.

    • AssociatedCoreElectronics @ Core Electronics on 04/08/2021 - 16:27
      +1

      Hmm! We are seeing some 500 errors on the AusPost API, though they haven't yet updated their status page. There was a major outage this week, so perhaps there's still some more work to do https://status.developers.auspost.com.au/

      We'll turn on our shipping table rates instead, they are less accurate though at least they work compared to failed API responses :)

    • sn809 on 04/08/2021 - 17:47
      +1

      Just bought one on the phone. No issues with my order, used PayPal though.

  • sn809 on 04/08/2021 - 17:45
    +2

    Just got the controller and the rainbow board.
    Thanks

  • Hellcrusher3304 on 05/08/2021 - 19:58
    +1

    Just received mine, shipping was bloody quick!

    • BewareOfThe Dog on 14/08/2021 - 12:20

      Must've used AusPost instead of Aramex.
      Though Aramex, have been advertising for Casual/Bluscouriers drivers recently.

  • BewareOfThe Dog on 14/08/2021 - 12:19

    Thanks Graham. I wish I had one of these 25 years ago. Great looking product at a reasonable price.

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