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Speaker for micro:bit
The MonkMakes Speaker for micro:bit is a compact, amplified speaker that connects to your micro:bit using alligator clips. It's the easiest way to add sound ...
The MonkMakes Speaker for micro:bit is a compact, amplified speaker that connects to your micro:bit using alligator clips. It's the easiest way to add sound output to your micro:bit projects — just clip on and start coding.
With built-in amplification, reverse polarity protection, and an LED power indicator, it's designed to be beginner-friendly and classroom-ready. Use it to play melodies, create musical instruments, or add sound effects to your projects.
Key Features
- Amplified Output – Built-in amplifier for clear, audible sound
- Alligator Clip Connection – No soldering required; clips directly to micro:bit edge connector
- Reverse Polarity Protection – Safe for beginners; won't damage if connected backwards
- LED Power Indicator – Shows when the speaker is powered on
Getting Started
Connect the speaker to your micro:bit using alligator clips. Make sure the clips are perpendicular to the board so they don't touch neighbouring connectors on the edge connector.
Try it with the MakeCode Blocks Editor: add an on button A pressed block from the Input section, then add a start melody block from the Music section. Click Download and copy the file to your micro:bit.
For MicroPython, use the Python Editor with this example:
from microbit import *
import music
while True:
if button_a.was_pressed():
music.play(music.ENTERTAINER)Ideal For
- micro:bit music and sound projects
- Classroom and workshop activities
- Beginner-friendly audio experiments
- Interactive instruments and sound effects
Package Contents
- 1× MonkMakes Speaker for micro:bit
Resources
Jargon buster
Plain-language definitions for the technical terms used above.
- alligator clip
- An alligator clip is a spring-loaded metal clip used to make temporary electrical connections to wires, terminals or test points. It is useful for quick bench testing, but it is less secure than a screw terminal or locking connector.
- LED
- A light-emitting diode is a small electronic component that lights up when current flows through it in the correct direction. In this kit, LEDs create the flashing effect, so polarity and correct soldering matter for the project to work.
- MicroPython
- A version of the Python programming language made to run on microcontrollers. It matters because it lets beginners write readable code to control LEDs, sensors, motors and displays without needing to start with lower-level languages.
- reverse polarity protection
- A circuit feature that helps protect the board if power is connected the wrong way around. It matters because it can reduce the chance of damaging the breakout during wiring mistakes, especially in classroom or prototyping use.
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