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You will need a micro:bit V2
Description:
Downloadable 25 page booklet: https://www.monkmakes.com/downloads/instructions_mb_kit_2.pdf
Build 7 great projects:
- Lighthouse
- Movement Alarm
- Color Mixer
- Anemometer
- Fan Speed Controller
- Clap Controller Fan
- Nightlight
What's in the box?
1 x MonkMakes Relay
1 x MonkMakes RGB LED
1 x Alligator Leads
1 x Motor with Fan
1 x Single AA Battery Box
1 x LED Lamp
16GB Sandisk Micro SD card preinstalled with the Raspberry Pi OS. Perfect for both the Raspberry Pi 4 Model B, Raspberry Pi 3 or Raspberry Pi Zero.
- This is the hard drive and operating system for your Raspberry Pi
- Extended partition to make full use of the SD card
- Ready to use – plug it in and you’re ready to go
- Only the most current stable release of the operating system will be used
- High quality MicroSD card
1 x Sandisk 16GB uSD preloaded with Raspberry Pi OS
1 x Jewel case
1 x SD Adapter
Resources:
Latest image and tools are available from the Raspberry Pi Foundation Downloads
This Starter Kit is based around the Raspberry Pi Pico development board which features the Raspberry Pi RP2040 microcontroller chip. 
Whats in the box:
- The Raspberry Pi Pico microcontroller
- USB A male to USB micro B male 1.5m cable
- 2.54mm Pitch Single Row Pin Header 40-PIN - Black
Add wifi to Pico using Cricket
https://www.thingsonedge.com/post/pico-cricket-blynk-phone-alerts
Description:
This Starter Kit is based around the Raspberry Pi Pico development board which features the Raspberry Pi RP2040 microcontroller chip.
Whats in the box:
- The Raspberry Pi Pico microcontroller
- USB A male to USB micro B male 1.5m cable
- 2.54mm Pitch Single Row Pin Header 40-PIN - Black
- 5.1V 2.5A Official Power Supply white for Pico
Resources:
Add wifi to Pico using Cricket
https://www.thingsonedge.com/post/pico-cricket-blynk-phone-alerts
16GB, 32GB or 64GB Panasonic Class 10 A1 Micro SD card preinstalled with the Raspberry Pi OS. Perfect for the Raspberry Pi 4 Model B, Raspberry Pi 3 or Raspberry Pi Zero.
Features:
- This is the hard drive and operating system for your Raspberry Pi
- Extended partition to make full use of the SD card
- Ready to use – plug it in and you’re ready to go
- Only the most current stable release of the operating system will be used
- High quality MicroSD card
1 x 32GB uSD card
Resources:
Latest image and tools available from the Raspberry Pi Foundation Downloads
Raspberry Pi RP2040 is the first microcontroller designed in-house at Raspberry Pi (“Raspberry Silicon”).
It features:
• Dual-core Arm Cortex-M0 @ 133MHz
• 264KB of on-chip RAM
• Support for up to 16MB of off-chip Flash memory via a QSPI bus
• DMA controller
• Interpolator and integer divider peripherals
• 30 GPIO pins, 4 of which can be used as analogue inputs
• 2 × UARTs, 2 × SPI controllers, and 2 × I2C controllers
• 16 × PWM channels
• 1 × USB 1.1 controller and PHY, with host and device support
• 8 × Raspberry Pi Programmable I/O (PIO) state machines
• USB mass-storage boot mode with UF2 support, for drag-and-drop programming
Please see the RP2040 datasheet for more details
and Hardware Design with RP2040
To date, RP2040 has only been available on Raspberry Pi Pico, and as a component to a limited number of partners. We now cover the availability of RP2040 as a component to the broad market in single-unit quantities. Bulk quantities on reels of 500 and more available soon.
The USB to Micro USB Cable is 1m long manufactured by Raspberry Pi. This cable can be used in conjunction with a USB mains charger or Computer USB port to power your Raspberry Pi.
Specifications:- 1m Long
- Colour: Red
- Connector Type A: USB
- Connector Type B: Micro USB
- 1 x USB A male to USB micro B male 1m
Description:
You will find a South African plug adapter here
This PSU supports up to 2.5A of current, so it won't let you down when powering hungry devices through your Raspberry Pi 3 Model B, Zero and Pico
Specifications:
Output
- Output voltage: 5.1V DC
- Minimum load current: 0.0A
- Nominal load current: 2.5A
- Maximum power: 12.5W
- Load regulation: ±5%
- Line regulation: ±2%
- Ripple & noise: 120mVp-p
- Rise time: 100ms maximum to regulation limits for DC outputs
- Turn-on delay: 3000ms maximum at nominal input AC voltage and full load
- Protection: Short circuit protection
Overcurrent protection
- Efficiency: 80.73% minimum (output current from 100%, 75%, 50%, 25%)
- Output cable: 1.5m 18AWG
- Output connector: mirco USB
Input
- Voltage range: 100–240Vac (rated) 96–264Vac (operating)
- Frequency: 50/60Hz ±3Hz
- Current: 0.5A maximum
- Power consumption (no load): 0.075W maximum
- Inrush current: No damage shall occur and the input fuse shall not blow
What's in the box?
1 x Official Power Supply
WARNINGS
• This product should be operated in a well-ventilated environment.
• The connection of incompatible devices to this power supply may affect compliance, result in damage to the unit and invalidate the warranty.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
To avoid malfunction or damage to this product please observe the following:
• Do not expose to water or moisture, or place on a conductive surface whilst in operation.
• Do not expose to heat from any source; this is designed for reliable operation at normal ambient room temperatures.
• Do not attempt to open or remove the power supply case.
This adapter kit was created for the Raspberry Pi Zero. It includes all the adapters you need to get your Raspberry pi Zero going.
What's in the box?
1 x pin header 2x20
1 x Official Raspberry Pi male mini HDMI to female HDMI adapter
1 x Official Raspberry Pi OTG male micro USB to female USB A adapter
It features:
• Dual-core Arm Cortex-M0 @ 133MHz
• 264KB of on-chip RAM
• Support for up to 16MB of off-chip Flash memory via a QSPI bus
• DMA controller
• Interpolator and integer divider peripherals
• 30 GPIO pins, 4 of which can be used as analogue inputs
• 2 × UARTs, 2 × SPI controllers, and 2 × I2C controllers
• 16 × PWM channels
• 1 × USB 1.1 controller and PHY, with host and device support
• 8 × Raspberry Pi Programmable I/O (PIO) state machines
• USB mass-storage boot mode with UF2 support, for drag-and-drop programming
Please see the RP2040 datasheet for more details
and Hardware Design with RP2040
To date, RP2040 has only been available on Raspberry Pi Pico, and as a component to a limited number of partners. We now cover the availability of RP2040 as a component to the broad market in single-unit quantities. Bulk quantities on reels of 500.
Description
Official Raspberry Pi Micro HDMI to HDMI cable, fully licensed by Raspberry Pi and manufactured for the Raspberry Pi 4 Model B and RPi400.
Perfect for running a dual screen setup.
Specifications- 19-pin HDMI Type D(M) to 19-pin HDMI Type A(M)
- 2m black cable
- Nickel-plated plugs
- 4Kp60 compliant
- RoHS compliant
- 3Mohm 300VDC insulation, withstands 300VDC for 0.1s
What's in the box?
1 x 2m black micro HDMI cable
The USB to Micro USB Cable is 1.5m long and has been tested for compatibility with the Raspberry Pi. This cable can be used in conjunction with a USB mains charger or Computer USB port to power your Raspberry Pi.
Specifications:- Tested for Compatibility with the Raspberry Pi
- 26AWG (Up to 2A)
- 1.5m Long
- Colour: Black
- Connector Type A: USB
- Connector Type B: Micro USB
- 1 x USB A male to USB micro B male 1.5m
Need a high quality SD & Micro SD card reader/writer that can handle SD card sizes up to 512GB? We've found one! The Kawau C296 2 in 1 USB card reader features two slots, one for a standard size SD card, and one for Micro SD cards. It uses USB 2.0, with transfer speeds up to 480Mbps, and it's plug and play! A lot of cheaper SD card readers will not read cards above 32GB (or even 16GB on some of the really cheap ones), but never fear! You can now future proof your SD card library, safe in the knowledge that your Kawau SD card reader can take cards up to 512GB's!
Supports SD, SDHC, SDXC, MMC, Exteme SD, Mini SD, Micro SD, Micro SDXC, Micro SDHC Memory Cards, in addition to the latest format UHS cards.
Technical Details
- Brand: Kawau
- Model: C296
- Compatible Cards:
- SD
- SDHC
- SDXC
- MMC
- Extreme SD
- Mini SD
- Micro SD
- Micro SDXC
- Micro SDHC
- UHS
- Supports Card Sizes:
- 4GB
- 8GB
- 16GB
- 32GB
- 64GB
- 128GB
- 256GB
- 512GB
- Colour: Black
- Blue Transfer Light
- Supports up to 512GB
- Size: 60 x 17 x 8.5 mm
- Weight: 16.05 g
1 x USB SD & Micro SD Card Reader
Tactile Switches or tact switches are an on/off electronic switch that is only on when there is some pressure put on it or when the button is pressed. As soon as the tactile switch button is released and the pressure has been took off, the circuit is then broken.
Specifications:- Size: (Approx.)6x6x3.3mm
- Life: 100000 times
- Quantity: 50pcs
- Current: 50mA
- Voltage: 12V
What's in the box?:
5 x Tactile Switches
Resources:
Python library
Introduction to Buttons and Switches
Types of buttons and switches
Description:
This micro SD card to SD card extension cable is perfect for protecting your Raspberry Pi's micro SD card port! The flat flex cable is 45cm long, so it's perfect for mounting your SD card separately for easy access, or mounting your Raspberry Pi safely within an enclosure!
Micro SD to SD Extension Cable Features:
- Micro SD Card Male to Full Size SD Card Female
- SD Card Plastic Housing Case: 51mm x 35mm x 11mm
- Flex Cable ~ 45cm
- Supports SD Card Sizes: 16GB, 32GB 64GB 128GB
- Supports SD/SDHC/SDXC Cards
- Push/Push SD Card Slot
What's in the box:
1 x Micro SD to SD Extension Cable
This Pi Zero USB Adaptor converts the Zero's Micro USB B Port to a full sized USB A port so you can plug in your mouse, keyboard or any other required peripherals! It's an OTG (on-the-go) host cable, which means your Zero can act as a host (master) or client (slave) device! This one's in white!
Features:
- Micro USB B (Male) to USB A (Female)
- OTG On-The-Go Host Cable
- CE and ROHS Compliant
- For the Raspberry Pi Zero
This micro SD card to micro SD card extension cable is perfect for protecting your Raspberry Pi's micro SD card port! The flat flex cable is 45cm long, so it's perfect for mounting your SD card separately for easy access, or mounting your Raspberry Pi safely within an enclosure!
Micro SD to SD Extension Cable Features:
- Micro SD Card Male to Micro SD Card Female
- Flex Cable ~ 45cm
- Supports SD Card Sizes: 16GB, 32GB 64GB 128GB
- Supports SD/SDHC/SDXC Cards
What's in the box?:
1 x Micro SD Extension Cable
This 16GB MicroSD Card is preloaded with the Official Raspberry Pi OS. For beginners and first-time users, this is the easiest way to get started with Raspberry Pi Boards (this will work for all RPi models). There are a range of popular operating systems for you to try, however the Official Raspberry Pi OS is the majorly supported system to choose.
Please Note. This Micro SD Card does NOT come with a SD Card Adapter, it is the Micro SD Card ONLY
The SanDisk 16GB Preloaded Micro SD Card Features:
- Superior Random-Access Performance - Perfect for the Raspberry Pi
- Safe from X-rays and magnetic fields
- Reliable shock-proof technology
- Water and dust proof, thanks to EMC coating
- Tested and proven to last up to 24 hours in sea water
- Capacity : 16GB
- Weight : Approx 0.2g
- Operating Voltage : 2.7 ~ 3.6V
- Data Transfer Speed: Up to 48MB/s read
- Speed Class Class 10
- preloaded with Raspberry Pi OS
What's in the box?:
1 x SanDisk microSDHC
Resources:
Latest image available from the Raspberry Pi Foundation Downloads
A gear motor is an all-in-one combination of a motor and gearbox. The addition of a gear head to a motor reduces the speed while increasing the torque output. The most important parameters in regards to gear motors are speed (rpm), torque (lb-in) and efficiency (%).
Micro DC Gear Motors are ideal for DIY enthusiasts and are designed to easily incorporate the encoder. These motors are inexpensive, small, easy to install, and ideally suited for use in a mobile robot car.
Features:
There is one set of 12 DC motors in this kit
| Motor type | Size | Voltage | No load current | 3V Speed | Supporting gear |
| 5*7 motor | 19*7*5mm | 3V | 30ma | 19000rpm/min | 1008kxb |
| K10 motor | 10*8*7mm | 3V | 30ma | 15500rpm/min | 1008x |
| 11mm long axis N20 | 15.5*12*10mm | 3V | 300ma | 31000rpm/min | 1008x |
| N30 Model aircraft motor | 26*12*10mm | 3.7V | 220ma | 20900rpm/min | 1008x |
| RF-130CH | 22.8*17.1mm | 6V | 300ma | 30000rpm/min | 1008h |
| 020 motor | 19*18*9.5mm | 3V | 70ma | 11800rpm/min | 1008h |
| 130motor | 25*20*15mm | 3V | 350ma | 16500rpm/min | 1012a |
| long axis 140 motor | 25*21mm | 3V | 230ma | 16500rpm/min | 1012a |
| SRF300 motor | 24.5*13mm | 3V | 20ma | 4000rpm/min | 1012a |
| 310 motor | 18*24mm | 3V | 20ma | 4000rpm/min | 1012a |
| Square hole 180 motor | 34*20*15mm | 6V | 450ma | 18000rpm/min | 1012a |
| M20 (green bottom cover) | 10*8*15mm | 3.7V | 120ma | 22000rpm/min | 1008x |
Package includes:
12 x DC motors
Getting started with Raspberry Pi gpiozero Motors
Description:
The MonkMakes Relay for micro:bit is a solid-state (no moving parts) relay that allows an output of a micro:bit to turn things on and off.
A micro:bit can turn an LED on and off directly, but anything more powerful requires something like a relay or a transistor. Using a transistor to switch something on and off requires a shared ground connection with the micro:bit and a knowledge electronics that you or your students may not be ready for. The MonkMakes Relay for micro:bit is much easier to use, acting like a simple micro:bit controlled switch.
This relay can be used to switch low voltage devices such as light bulbs, a motor, a small heating element or even a string of 12V LED lighting. The voltage needs to be kept under 16V, but the relay will automatically protect itself against too much current.
FEATURES
- Solid-sate relay (up to 2 Amps)
- Active LED indicator
- Resettable ‘polyfuse’ to protect against over-current
Getting Started
Connecting your micro:bit
The Relay requires just two connections to the micro:bit. One to GND (ground) and one to whatever pin is to be used to control the relay’s switching action.
When attaching the alligator clips to the micro:bit, make sure that the clips are perpendicular to the board so that they are not touching any of the neighbouring connectors on the micro:Bit edge connector.
Here’s an example of how you could wire up a MonkMakes Relay for micro:bit to turn an old fashioned light bulb on and off.
HEX File
The quickest way to try out your relay is to DOWNLOAD THIS HEX FILE >and then copy it onto your micro:bit. The program will turn the relay on and off once a second.
JavaScript Blocks Editor
Set the controlling pin to 1 and the relay contacts will close, set it to 0 and the contacts will open again. Its as simple as that. So, to make your relay turn on and off once a second, open the Blocks Editor, add a forever block and then the digital write blocks from the pins category and the pauses from the basic category.
MicroPython
Paste the following code into the Python window and then Download the file and copy it onto your your micro:bit.
from microbit import *
while True:
pin0.write_digital(True)
sleep(500)
pin0.write_digital(False)
sleep(500)
Analog Outputs
The latest MonkMakes Relay for micro:bit can do more than just switch things on and off. It can also be used with micro:bit analog outputs. Look closely at your Relay for micro:bit and is it has the version number v1ev (under the word ‘Board’) then it can be used with the ‘analog write’ block in the blocks editor or the ‘write_analog’ function in MicroPython. If your board has the version number v1e then it is not suitable for use with analog outputs – sorry you were unlucky to get one of the small batch of first boards to be sold.
The output of the Relay for micro:bit is not linear at low PWM and high PWM values as the following chart illustrates.
The y-axis shows the current in mA for a test load resistor supplied from a constant voltage source. The x-axis is the analog write value (0 to 1023). As you can see, there is a dead zone up to a analog output value of about 100, followed by a relatively good linear region right up to about 1000, after which the output effectively becomes ‘on’.
The tests were carried out at the default PWM frequency of 50Hz for the micro:bit. Lower frequency PWM is expected to produce more linear results.