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A new Kitronik clock kit for the micro:bit

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A new Kitronik clock kit for the micro:bit

Check out this excellent Kitronik programmable alarm clock kit for the micro:bit - with multicoloured LEDs, real time clock, battery backup, and sound! There's no soldering so this can be programmed with drag 'n' drop blocks (MakeCode) -  suitable from ages 8 upwards, or with MicroPython for more advanced makers.

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Let your projects run longer with MonkMakes' Power for micro:bit

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Let your projects run longer with MonkMakes' Power for micro:bit

Need to be able to power your micro:bit for longer? Got a blinking micro:bit due to connected motors or lights drawing too much power?

The MonkMakes Power for micro:bit is a regulator that lets you use higher voltage batteries or power supplies without hurting your micro:bit.

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Programming the 4tronix Bit:Bot in the MakeCode PXT Editor

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Programming the 4tronix Bit:Bot in the MakeCode PXT Editor

We've created a 4-part tutorial for MakeCode block-based coding, using the base features of the 4tronix Bit:Bot robot for the BBC micro:bit

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Extend the Kitronik Inventors Kit for the BBC micro:bit With the Kitronik Noise and ZIP LEDs Packs

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Extend the Kitronik Inventors Kit for the BBC micro:bit With the Kitronik Noise and ZIP LEDs Packs

Add more micro:bit projects to your Kitronik Inventors Kit, with these cool noise and lighting packs!  Build the micro:bit guitar project and learn to control individual lights and colours with code.

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5 Useful Tips For Your BBC micro:bit

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5 Useful Tips For Your BBC micro:bit

Here's five useful things we've learned about the humble micro:bit..

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