Velleman MICROBIT User Manual page 7

Testing on micro:bit
Connect the micro;bit to your computer using a micro-USB cable.
It will go through a default sequence, asking you to press buttons and play a game. Try it out!
Click Download to translate your script to a
If you set Chrome up properly, you will not need this next step. Drag the downloaded hex file to the micro:bit
drive, or right-click and
You have just programmed your very own device!
6. Parts – micro:bit
V. 01 – 17/01/2019
hex file
Send To in Windows ® .
VMM502
and to download it.
1. Micro-USB
Plug into a computer or power source.
2. LED array
25 on-board red lights to display animations
or text.
3. Pin edge connector
Ground, voltage and pins to connect to
sensors, motors and lots more!
4. Compass
Detects magnetic fields to determinate
direction.
5. Accelerometer
Measures acceleration, shake, tilt, and fall of
your micro:bit.
6. Wireless communication
Talk to your smartphone, computer or even
another micro:bit.
7. Reset button
Press this to restart the programme on your
micro:bit.
8. Battery connector
Connect a battery pack to make your
projects portable.
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