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Getting Started with Chibi Chip and Clip

Introduction

Note: Content and images courtesy of Chibitronics.

Looking to add more functionality to your paper circuits? This tutorial goes over the how to assemble the Chibi
Chip programmable microcontroller with the Chibi Clip to add more functionality to your paper circuits! We will also
go over how to program your Chibi Chip microcontroller board by writing code (block-based and text-based) in a
browser-based code editor and then transmit code through sound to your board.

Love to Code Chibi Chip Microcontroller Board

 DEV-14591

Summary of Contents for DEV-14591

Page 1: ...e how to assemble the Chibi Chip programmable microcontroller with the Chibi Clip to add more functionality to your paper circuits We will also go over how to program your Chibi Chip microcontroller b...

Page 2: ...the cart as necessary Chibi Chip Programmable Microcontroller Board Chibi Clip Mounting Accessory Programming Cable with USB and Audio Connectors USB Power Supply i e Computer Wall Plug or Portable US...

Page 3: ...ality to your paper circuits What is a Circuit Every electrical project starts with a circuit Don t know what a circuit is We re here to help Voltage Current Resistance and Ohm s Law Learn about Ohm s...

Page 4: ...Suggested Viewing Hardware Hookup Remove example paper insert How to Assemble the Chibi Clip...

Page 5: ...ip over so that the flat side showing Chibitronics faces up and open the clip Hold your Chibi Chip with flat side facing up and insert the flexible part into the three notches on the mouth of the clip...

Page 6: ...ard into the hook at the top of your clip You re done Now you can open and close the clip with your Chibi Chip attached Try creating a simple circuit with one LED and traces that align to the Chibi Ch...

Page 7: ...are a few examples Love to Code Powered Binder Heads up You will need 3x AA batteries which are not included with the Love to Code Creative Coding Kit The Love to Code powered binder can run on regula...

Page 8: ...cs on Vimeo Computer USB Port You can also use a computer or laptop USB port to power the Chibi Chip USB Wall Adapter USB wall adapters also make great power supplies since you don t need to worry abo...

Page 9: ...n off by itself Uploading via Audio The Chibi Chip uses an audio connector to upload code Let s go over how to make the connection Hardware Hookup Plug in the other end of the micro B USB into the Chi...

Page 10: ...te some code You can either go with a block based code editor or text based code editor Software MakeCode To program the Chibi Chip there are a two options available depending on your preference Both...

Page 11: ...d Code Once you head over to MakeCode click on the New Project You can also follow along by clicking on Get Started Start Tutorial to guide you this tutorial Then drag and drop the forever and pause c...

Page 12: ...isn t press the PROG button until the light stays red Then press the Upload button at the bottom of the page Now you should see this sound animation appear on the screen When the sound animation stops...

Page 13: ...ctly in Arduino programming language with this text based editor To start coding head over to https ltc chibitronics com CHIBISCRIPT ARDUINO ONLINE EDITOR Upload Your Text Based Code After heading to...

Page 14: ...ou will see a sound animation appear on the bottom of the screen That means the code is being uploaded When the code is done uploading the red PROG light on your board will turn back to green to let y...

Page 15: ...works such as translations and lesson plans also use the same CC BY SA 4 0 license Please click the CC link for more details on the license Check out Jie Qi s Love to Code Volume 1 for the MakeCode bl...

Page 16: ...ibiscript and Arduino code Both adaptations are free for download Click on the links below based on your programming preference and download to start coding with the Chibi Chip Love to Code Volume 1 f...

Page 17: ...ino code If you are following along with the Love to Code Volume 1 MakeCode Edition the code will be similar but in block based code Chapter 1 Light Up an LED Walk through of Chapter 1 Light up an LED...

Page 18: ...Walk through of Chapter 3 Add a Switch part 1 from Chibitronics on Vimeo Walk through of Chapter 3 Add a Switch part 2 from Chibitronics on Vimeo Chapter 4 Fade In and Out...

Page 19: ...pg 70 Love to Code Volume 1 for ChibiScript and Arduino Debugging PDF pg 68 Still having challenges Send us a email at info chibitronics com Resources and Going Further Thanks for trying out Chibitro...

Page 20: ...r Circuit Templates Need some inspiration for your next project Try crafting your own paper circuit holiday greeting card from Chibitronics Or check out some of these related tutorials Craft a Holiday...

Page 21: ...Card Craft an illuminated butterfly pop up card with copper tape two LEDs and a battery Craft a Holiday Greeting with Love to Code Craft your own paper circuit holiday greeting using the LEDs a Chibi...

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