- Seeedstudio BitWearable Kit - Smartwatch w/ Strap for micro:bit
- Easy installation with compact Bitwear expansion board
- Features RGB LEDs, a buzzer, and a vibration motor
- Includes comprehensive teaching courses for customization
- Ideal for DIY enthusiasts, students, and homeschooling educators
The Seeedstudio BitWearable Kit - Smartwatch w/ Strap for micro:bit is a comprehensive package that includes a BitWear and a watch strap, designed to transform your micro:bit into a fully functional watch. The strap, measuring 22cm in length and 20mm in width, is designed for ease of use. Simply thread one end of the strap through the buckle of the BitWear, secure the BitWear to your micro:bit using screws, and your 'BitWatch' is ready to be worn just like any regular watch. The micro:bit can be programmed using Microsoft Makecode to display time or any customized images.
This kit is specifically designed for novice users of the micro:bit or those who wish to personalize their smartwatch. The BitWearable Kit comes with a Bitwear, a functional expansion board for micro:bit, particularly suitable for wearables. It incorporates all the standard features required in a wearable device within a compact size. Students can utilize Microsoft's Makecode, an online graphical programming platform, to write programs that customize the functionality of their micro:bit wearable.
The kit boasts several key features such as easy installation, a Bitwear expansion board with a compact design, and commonly used wearable features like RGB LEDs, a buzzer, and a vibration motor. It is powered by easily available 3V button batteries. The kit also features on/off power switches and power indication lights, supports mPython programming, and comes with comprehensive and detailed teaching courses.
The BitWearable Kit is ideal for maker teachers, DIY enthusiasts, primary and lower-high school students, micro:bit users, and homeschooling educators. It can be utilized to create a variety of projects such as a Daydreaming Alarm, Rock-Paper-Scissors game, Light Detector, and Sports Pedometer.
The technical aspects of the kit include a working voltage of 5V, a maximum working current of 1.5A, and a power supply that can accommodate one or two CR2032/CR2025/CR2020 batteries. It also features an ON/OFF Power switch with an LED indicator, a built-in speaker for playing melodies, a vibration motor, and an addressable RGB LED. The kit, weighing 60g, comes in a package with dimensions of 90 x 65 x 24 (L x W x H) mm. It is suitable for individuals aged 6 and above.