{"product_id":"kitronik-zip-halo-hd-for-the-bbc-microbit","title":"Kitronik ZIP Halo HD for the BBC micro:bit","description":"\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--\n.leftab\n        { \n  float: left; \n  width: 50%; \n  } \n  .rightab\n  { \n  float: right; \n  width:50%; \n  }\n  img \n  { \n  max-width: 100%;; \n  height: auto; \n  }\n  \n  @media screen and (max-width:\n        666px) \n  {\n  .leftab\n  {\n  float: none; \n  width: auto; \n  }\n  .rightab\n  {\n  float: none; \n  width: auto; \n  }\n  }\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 870;\" align=\"middle\" width=\"100%\" data-mce-style=\"max-width: 870;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"leftab\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0254\/1191\/1743\/files\/5672-zip-halo-hd-led-microbit-left_162f3634-a61f-4172-9400-faae16b9ea6b.jpg?v=1661351588\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rightab\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0254\/1191\/1743\/files\/5672-zip-halo-hd-led-microbit-callout-right_98a2a3f3-40b2-4edd-990f-1f7042aeb25a.jpg?v=1661351616\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"middle\" width=\"100%\"\u003e     \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 140%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 140%; text-align: center;\"\u003eOpen the door to a world of possibilities with the :VIEW Halo HD Board for micro:bit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDescription:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kitronik Halo HD board for the BBC micro:bit incorporates 60 individually addressable full colour ZIP LEDs. It also breaks out P1 and P2 to a standard 0.1” footprint, it features a MEMS microphone for detection of sound, and a piezo buzzer to play sound. If that weren't enough, it also features an onboard real time clock (RTC) controlled by I2C lines from the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/collections\/microbit-accessories\"\u003emicrobit\u003c\/a\u003e. The board also has two M3 mounting holes. We think you'll agree, the board is loaded with useful features. It doesn't stop there...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlug n Play:\u003c\/h3\u003e\nNo tools required, not even a screwdriver, plug the micro:bit, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/collections\/microbit-accessories\"\u003eavailable separately\u003c\/a\u003e, straight into the onboard edge connector and you are good to go!\n\u003cp\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOnboard Power:\u003c\/h3\u003e\nThe board has a 3xAA battery holder mounted on the rear, with a power switch on the front of the board. A regulated supply is produced on the board which is fed into the 3V and GND connections to power the connected BBC micro:bit, removing the need to power the BBC micro:bit separately. See the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/resources.kitronik.co.uk\/pdf\/5672-zip-halo-hd-leds-microbit.datasheet.pdf\"\u003eDatasheet\u003c\/a\u003e for more information.\n\u003cp\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMakeCode Blocks:\u003c\/h3\u003e\nKitronik have created custom blocks for the Halo HD for use with MakeCode. To add these blocks, first go to \u003ca\u003emakecode.microbit.org\u003c\/a\u003e and start a new project. Under the “Advanced” section click on “Extensions”. In the next window search for “Halo HD”. Then, click on the tile to import it into MakeCode. You will see that the blocks are split across three categories; ZIP LEDs, Microphone and Clock. You can find more information on the MakeCode editor and also on how to write code for it with MicroPython in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/resources.kitronik.co.uk\/pdf\/5672-zip-halo-hd-leds-microbit.datasheet.pdf\"\u003eDatasheet\u003c\/a\u003e.\n\u003cp\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExamples:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo get you off to a flying start we have produced a number of code examples that cover all of the onboard features and that will also serve to inspire your own projects. You will find links to these examples in the resources section below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0254\/1191\/1743\/files\/5672-zip-halo-hd-led-microbit-callout_e32eb670-d1ea-4ae6-b80b-2ada14c3f814.jpg?v=1661351703\" alt=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0254\/1191\/1743\/files\/5672-zip-halo-hd-led-microbit-callout_e32eb670-d1ea-4ae6-b80b-2ada14c3f814.jpg?v=1661351703\"\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe board features 60 individually addressable full colour ZIP LEDs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt breaks out P1 and P2 to a standard 0.1” footprint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt's wired for sound with a MEMS microphone and a piezo buzzer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt has an onboard Real time clock (RTC) controlled by I2C lines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlug n play with the onboard edge connector, no tools required!.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe board has a 3xAA battery holder mounted on the rear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe On\/off switch helps you maximise battery life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt can be coded with MakeCode blocks via our custom blocks or with MicroPython.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 x M3 Mounting holes, for secure projects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eContents:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x :VIEW ZIP Halo HD Board for micro:bit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiameter: 87mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eM3 Mounting Holes Spacing (Center to Center): 68.4mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVideo:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"youtube-video-container\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-embed=\"1EIZSUuc3XU\" height=\"270\" width=\"480\" class=\"youtube-frame\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRequires:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/collections\/microbit-accessories\"\u003emicrobit\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/4154-1m-usb-type-a-to-micro-b-usb-noodle-cable\"\u003eUSB Type-A to Micro-B USB Noodle Cable\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eResources:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/resources.kitronik.co.uk\/pdf\/5672-zip-halo-hd-leds-microbit.datasheet.pdf\" title=\"\"\u003eDatasheet\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cimg height=\"24\" width=\"25\" alt=\"pdf_icon.gif\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0254\/1191\/1743\/files\/pdf_icon_8e42f9e6-ae48-4250-9bd9-3a2c59c1eccb.gif?v=1600101273\" style=\"vertical-align: middle;\" data-mce-style=\"vertical-align: middle;\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTech Talks\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/ZKE6SNmJ2as\"\u003elive stream playback\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe ZIP Halo HD can also be controlled with MicroPython, code examples for each of the boards features can be found on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/KitronikLtd\/micropython-microbit-kitronik-halohd\"\u003eGitHub here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe've produced example code below to get you off to a flying start. Collectively, they serve as an introduction to all of the features of the board.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/resources.kitronik.co.uk\/zip\/5672-halo-hd-leds-microbit-example-code-clock.zip\"\u003eCode Clock\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/resources.kitronik.co.uk\/zip\/5672-halo-hd-leds-microbit-example-code-clap-game.zip\"\u003eClap Game Code\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/resources.kitronik.co.uk\/zip\/5672-halo-hd-leds-microbit-example-code-wake-up-light.zip\"\u003eWake Up Light Code\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/resources.kitronik.co.uk\/zip\/5672-halo-hd-leds-microbit-example-code-timer.zip\"\u003eTimer Code\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/resources.kitronik.co.uk\/zip\/5672-halo-hd-leds-microbit-example-code-stop-watch.zip\"\u003eStop Watch Code\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/resources.kitronik.co.uk\/zip\/5672-halo-hd-leds-microbit-example-code-sound-meter.zip\"\u003eSound Meter Code\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: none;\" data-mce-style=\"display: none;\"\u003eNote: this product is sometimes miss spelt as halohd\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kitronik","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42700415500349,"sku":"65C00346","price":231.75,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0637\/2583\/0205\/files\/kitronik-av-ict-coding-accessories-default-title-kitronik-zip-halo-hd-for-the-bbc-micro-bit-26761589653565.jpg?v=1770587202","url":"https:\/\/eduplaninternational.com\/en-us\/products\/kitronik-zip-halo-hd-for-the-bbc-microbit","provider":"Eduplan International","version":"1.0","type":"link"}