CodeBug™ is a fun, engaging, entrylevel introduction to coding, physical computing
and electronics.
In just a few clicks you can program the versatile little CodeBug™ wearable
computer to display your own message. And you'll be sure to get everyone's
attention when you pin your customised, flashing CodeBug™ to your clothes!
Before using any CodeBug™ device always read the instructions and precautions
carefully.
Product Highlights
Uses:
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Introductory platform for learning programming and electronics
Wearable projects
Scrolling message display
Plugs on Raspberry Pi GPIO as addon,
Ideal for Twitter, Facebook and Minecraft etc. notifications
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Digital crafts – create interactive greetings cards, key rings, board games and more
Create handheld digital games
Starting point for Internet of Things devices
Versatile Input/Output interface – connect lights, switches, sensors, motors and more
Provides connectivity to desktop computers in tethered mode
Add touch sensitive inputs to your computer (similar to MaKey MaKey™)
Features:
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Simple and quick to get started – just plug in and program!
25 Red LED grid
2 user buttons
CR2032 Battery holder for power
6 crocclippable/bananapluggable leg terminals
Touch sensitive inputs
Drag and drop programming from web browser
Online support, community and educational tutorials
Appears as a USB drive – no drivers to install
Windows, Mac and Linux compatible
Can be used with CodeBug™ add on modules (Tails) for expansion
Can be tethered to be controlled from a computer or tablet
Micro USB connector
Technical Specifications:
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Power: 3V from battery or 5V from USB
Micro USB for programming and power
Optional CR2032 coin battery powered
Approx 39mm wide x 47mm high
PCB thickness 1.7mm
Thickness including battery holder and buttons 9.8mm
I/O Sink/Source 25mA
Expansion header including I2C/SPI/UART
By default, sleeps after 3 minutes to conserve energy
Programming CodeBug™
1. Visit
codebug.co.uk/gettingstarted
and follow the instructions to create your first
CodeBug™ program, then click the Download button.
2. Hold down button A while plugging CodeBug™ into your computer via the Micro USB
cable. Hold the button until the light in the corner of CodeBug™'s display flashes to
show it's ready to receive your new program.
3. CodeBug™will appear as a USB drive. Release button A. Copy the program file you
downloaded in step 1 onto the CodeBug™ drive by dragging and dropping it.
When your program has downloaded to CodeBug™, the light nearest button B will
turn on.
4. Press button B to reset CodeBug™ and start running your program.
You can reprogram your CodeBug™ with other programs by repeating the steps above.
Activities
There are a huge number of engaging CodeBug™ activities and walkthrough guides for all
skill levels on the CodeBug™ website. Visit
http://codebug.co.uk/learn/
for ideas and step by
step instructions.
Puttin CodeBug™to sleep
CodeBug™has a sleep mode which uses very little energy.
To put CodeBug™ to sleep, hold down buttons A and B together for 5 seconds. Press either
button again to wake CodeBug™. Programs also sleep after 3 minutes of inactivity by
default.
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