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MAKING. CODING. FUN.

Summary of Contents for Calliope mini

Page 1: ...MAKING CODING FUN...

Page 2: ...THESE PARTS ARE NEEDED B a t t e r y h o l d e r A A 2 x B a t t e r i e s U S B c a b l e 1...

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Page 4: ...ages compose music and build robots Create the first projects for your mini computer using simple programming blocks It s as easy as pie Just put the blocks together and you ll have your first program...

Page 5: ...ker a multicolor RGB LED that can show all colors a motion sen sor touch sensitive pins and two buttons A B Furthermore the mini can measure temperature and brightness and connect to other Calliope mi...

Page 6: ...the battery holder included or connect to a computer via USB You are welcomed by a short demo sequence which helps you getting used to the buttons and the basic functions There are some applications...

Page 7: ...simultaneously to start the menu The LED display shows the number 1 Choose an exer cise between 1 and 5 by swit ching up with B and switching down with A Lightly shake the Calliope mini to start the c...

Page 8: ...our Calliope mini a question and it will give you the answer You only need button A for this exercise Ask your Calliope mini a simple question that can be answered with Yes or No 1 CALLIOPE MINI ORACL...

Page 9: ...A on your Calliope mini The Calliope mini will then return an answer For no the Calliope mini will show for yes Press button A and B simul taneously to go back to the menu You can choose another exer...

Page 10: ...ni and you will find out Put the board into your hand and shake it lightly One out of four symbols will randomly appear on the LED display Your counterpart shakes another Calliope mini at the same tim...

Page 11: ...WELL The ranking of the symbols is as following Well beats scissors and rock rock beats scissors scissors beat paper paper beats rock and well Whoever gets three points first is the winner SCISSORS R...

Page 12: ...MULTIPLICATION Your Calliope mini challenges you with a random exercise from simple multiplication Press button A on your Calliope mini to see the first factor Then press button B to see the second f...

Page 13: ...up to you Calculate the result in your head If you want to know whether your answer is right shake your Calliope mini to see the result Test your knowledge about simple multiplication and become a mat...

Page 14: ...reacts on sound differently Try being loud and then being quiet The microphone measures the environment volume The LED display shows the noise level If it s quiet the RGB LED flashes green In case it...

Page 15: ...rn if you want to connect your mini to a tablet or smartphone and to transfer applications via Bluetooth You can find the instructions for this on our web site calliope cc in the menu Let s start clic...

Page 16: ...Calliope mini Try them all and find your favorite editor Do you want some inspiration for your next pro ject You can find examples and instructions on calliope cc in the Examples section Connect your...

Page 17: ...icking on First Steps This is also where we put the getting started program that was on your mini at the beginning There are no limits to your creativity Explore the world of coding and making and hav...

Page 18: ...You can find more information on the Calliope project on our website If you have any questions you can contact us directly info calliope cc Calliope gGmbH Raumerstrasse 11 10437 Berlin Germany 16...

Page 19: ...conductive surface while in operation Take care while handling to avoid mechanical or electrical damage Avoid handling the printed circuit board while it is powered Only handle by the edges to minimal...

Page 20: ...d and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particu lar installation If th...

Page 21: ...ilable Hardware Nordic nRF51822 Multi protocol Bluetooth 4 0 low energy 2 4GHz RF SoC 32 bit ARM Cortex M0 processor 16MHz 16kB RAM 256kB Flash NXP KL26z USB and power supply 5x5 LED matrix screen 1 P...

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