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Gravity IoT Starter Kit for micro:bit
IoT Starter Kit is an all-in-one bundle for micro:bit beginners to fast experience and build Internet of Things projects.The kit comes with a micro:bit micro...
IoT Starter Kit is an all-in-one bundle for micro:bit beginners to fast experience and build Internet of Things projects.
The kit comes with a micro:bit microcontroller, a Wi-Fi module and 7 sensors/actuators that are wildly used in real-life IoT applications.
You can easily setup the Wi-Fi connection in MakeCode Block Editor, program your micro:bit and eventually interact with your smart devices.
To make things even easier and fun. We developed EasyIoT, a free educational IoT platform that allows subscribers to exchange and visualize the data.
This starter kit is compatible with hundreds of DFRobot Gravity Series modules, bringing endless possibilities to your IoT applications.
FEATURES
micro:bit with Internet connectivity
The kit comes with a plug and play Wi-Fi module, Obloq, that adds Internet connectivity to micro:bit.
To start Internet connection, simply fill your Wi-Fi name and password into the coding blocks.
Obloq GitHub page: github.com/DFRobot/pxt-Obloq
Other than EasyIoT, Obloq also supports HTTP commands, allowing accessing to more web applications.
Example:
IFTTT webhooks: https://ifttt.com/maker_webhooks
EasyIoT Platfrom
EasyIoT is a free educational IoT platform that allows you to exchange and visualize data. You can access EasyIoT from the web Browser of your smart devices.
EasyIoT Dash Board
EasyIoT works similar to the micro:bit radio communication. All the micro:bits and your smart devices under the same topic will receive the message published to this topic. Meanwhile, the message will be saved in the cloud for further analysis.
Send and Receive Message
Data Visualization
Real-life IoT applications
The Starter Kit comes with 7 plug and play modules that are wildly used in real-life IoT application.
Control and monitor a home air conditioning over the internet
SPECIFICATION
- Power Supply: MicroUSB (5V)
- Operating Voltage: 5V
- Maximum Current: 1500mA
- Working Temperature: 0-60 ℃
- package size: 250*190*57 mm /9.84 * 7.5 *2.24 inches
- Weight: 492g
DOCUMENTS
- MakeCode Block Editor V0
- EasyIoT
SHIPPING LIST
QuickStart Guide *1
micro:bit *1
Micro:Mate Expansion Board *1
Obloq Wi-Fi Module *1
Analog Capacitive Soil Moisture Sensor *1
Waterproof DS18B20 Sensor Kit *1
Digital PIR (Motion) Sensor *1
Digital 5A Relay Module *1
Digital Speaker Module *1
Analog Sound Sensor For Arduino *1
9g Metal Gear Micro Servo *1
Jargon buster
Plain-language definitions for the technical terms used above.
- DS18B20
- A common digital temperature sensor often sold in waterproof probe form. It matters here because the kit does not include temperature measurement, and a DS18B20 is the suggested add-on if your water readings need temperature context.
- Gravity
- Gravity is DFRobot’s plug-in connector system for sensors, motors and modules, using standard cables to reduce loose jumper wiring. It matters because Gravity-compatible parts can connect directly to these ports, while non-Gravity parts may need adapters or manual wiring.
- IoT
- Short for Internet of Things, meaning physical devices that connect to networks or the internet to send data or be controlled remotely. It matters if you want projects such as connected sensors, remote controls or classroom data-logging activities.
- microcontroller
- A microcontroller is a small computer on a chip that runs your program and controls connected inputs and outputs. For this product, it is the part that reads buttons and sensors, drives the display and speaker, and communicates over Bluetooth.
- servo
- A servo is a motor with built-in position control, usually told to move to a specific angle by a control signal. It matters when you need repeatable movement, such as steering, arms, flaps, or linkages, rather than continuous spinning.
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