SparkFun gator:bit v2 Hookup Guide

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Hardware Assembly

Assembly

Simply, insert the micro:bit into the slot on the gator:bit v2 as shown below.

micro:bit inserted to gator:bit v2

A micro:bit inserted into the gator:bit v2.

Programming

To program the micro:bit for the following examples, simply connect it to your computer with a USB micro-B cable. You will drag and drop the downloaded .hex files into the disc drive that the micro:bit emulates.

micro:bit connected to a laptop

A micro:bit connected to a laptop with a USB cable.

Standalone Power

To power gator:bit for the following examples, you can either power everything through the gator:bit or micro:bit. On the gator:bit, you can use the barrel jack or VIN and GND pads. On the micro:bit, you can use the JST battery terminal or USB micro-B connector.

gator:bit v2 powered through barrel jack with 4xAA battery pack

The gator:bit v2 powered through barrel jack with 4xAA battery pack.