MB0200 BBC micro bit User Manual

: June 5, 2024
: Micro Bit

Table of Contents

GENERAL INFORMATION
General Battery Guidance
References
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GENERAL INFORMATION

REQUIREMENTS:

A laptop or PC running Windows 7 or later, OS X 10.6 or later, ChromeOS (Chromebook), Linux (with a recent browser and USB storage support), Android or iOS
An A Male’ tomicro B’ USB cable to connect your computer to your BBC micro: bit. This is the same cable that is commonly used to connect a smartphone to a computer
Access to the internet
Operating frequency: 2.402.0-2480.0MHz
Output power: 4dBm

POWERING YOUR BBC MICRO: BIT

When your BBC micro: bit is not connected to your computer with a USB cable, you will need 2 x AAA batteries to power it
Find out how to use the BBC micro: bit at microbit.org/start

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT: PLEASE RETAIN THIS INFORMATION FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

Do not place any metal objects across the BBC micro: bit battery socket
Do not place any metal objects across the printed circuit board and the board components as this can cause the board to fail
Do not use your BBC micro: bit in water or with wet hands
Do not leave your BBC micro: bit plugged into a USB device unsupervised
Please handle your BBC micro: bit by its edges, taking special care when it is plugged into a power supply
All leads and accessories used with your BBC micro: bit should meet the relevant local standards
Please use third-party products and accessories with caution, ensuring to review before purchase to ensure compatibility and read all associated safety information
Please do not leave your BBC micro:bit within reach of children under 8 years
Only connect your BBC micro:bit to a power supply rated at 3Volts dc
The maximum current safely supplied to an external circuit using the 3V pin on edge connector is 200mA Please do not store or use your BBC micro:bit in extremely hot or cold environments

BATTERY WARNINGS

Only use zinc-carbon or alkaline batteries with your BBC micro:bit
To remove the battery pack pinch the connector with your fingers
Do not remove by pulling the wires
Please do not mix different types of batteries or mix new and used batteries
Please insert batteries the correct way round
Please remove spent batteries from the battery holder
Do not place any metal objects across the terminals as this may short-circuit the battery supply
Do not try to charge normal (non-rechargeable) batteries

CAUTION

General Battery Guidance

Do not replace batteries with an incorrect type.
Do not dispose of batteries into fire or a hot oven, mechanically crush or cut them. This can result in an explosion.
Do not leave batteries in an extremely high-temperature environment. This can result in an explosion or the leakage of flammable liquid or gas.
Batteries subjected to extremely low air pressure may result in an explosion or the leakage of flammable liquid or gas.

FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. End users must follow the specific operating instructions or satisfying RF exposure compliance. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

ISED COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
This device contains license-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada’s license-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference. (2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

ISED RADIATION EXPOSURE STATEMENT
This equipment complies with IC RSS-102 radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.

SIMPLIFIED EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Hereby, micro:bit Educational Foundation, declares that this device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU. A full copy of the Declaration of Conformity can be found at http://microbit.org/hardware/

Manufactured and distributed by Premier Farnell and other companies that are members of the Premier Farnell group.
Premier Farnell UK Ltd.
150 Armley Road Leed LS12 2QQ UK

The BBC logo is a trademark of the British Broadcasting Corporation and is used under license.

CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)
Micro: bit Educational Foundation
Model: V2.0
FCC ID: 2AKFPMB0200
IC: 22493-MB0200
Manufactured in PRC

Correct Disposal of this product: This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed with other household wastes throughout the EU. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. To return your used device, please use the return and collection systems or contact the retailer where the product was purchased. They can take this product for environmental safe recycling.