Getting Started with micro:bit Part 3: Temperature Gauge

In this episode of Getting Started with micro:bit, we create a simple temperature gauge using the internal temperature sensor and a servo. We show a couple different ways to connect a servo to the micro:bit and how to control it (using buttons as well as responding to changes in temperature).
micro:bit: www.sparkfun.com/news/2336
Temperature Gauge project: pxt.microbit.org/14394-73241-...

[@dtteamofficial]

Listen bro I just started learning about these microbits in school and I copied it step by step and it worked!

[@haiwuxing]

What is the type of the servo?

[@MrShivamgautam1]

I am really impressed by sparkfun's approach to latest technology. Do Sparkfun offer internships?

[@d_sanu]

Check their website for more info

[@user-nq3rt4te8f]

can we get the recorded data without connecting microbit to the PC with USB cable?

[@MakersMadLab]

I might have to buy one of these things now..

[@ufohunter3688]

I bought one from Adafruit. They contribute a lot to the community.

[@MakersMadLab]

I do like adafruit, but sparkfun was my frist true love.

[@bea-kj2rr]

DO NOT

[@batterybug7382]

Is it a micro servo motor? What is the current drawn by the motor? Hope it will not damage microbit when connected directly. What is the current rating of microbit?

[@d_sanu]

Current rating:
V1:- 90 milli amps (V1 is the version of the microbit used here)

[@josephkreifelsii6596]

what wire gauge and length is suggested?

[@ShawnHymel]

Sadly, I could not get the stall current rating on the servo (www.sparkfun.com/products/9065), so I'm not sure on the smallest wire gauge you should use. In the video, I used 22 AWG solid core wire (www.sparkfun.com/products/8026), which seems to work well for sticking in the servo's connector. Anything over 4 inches should be plenty of length to make the connection (up to a few feet, as that'll probably get unwieldy).

[@josephkreifelsii6596]

22 AWG seems to be the average for breadboard play, so that's probably the correct one.

[@pirateman1966]

Very informative video... Oh wait, AdaFruit did it first. Playing follow the leader?

[@bea-kj2rr]

Lmao probs

[@Picolika]

O zot i madh

[@flexmaniac]

why not stereotype all of us engineers by wearing a white coat and a ridiculous bow tie? :-/

[@ShawnHymel]

Because no engineer that I know of actually wears a lab coat and bow tie (at least on a regular basis)? :P

[@bea-kj2rr]

Because america is full of stereotypes lmao. Can't fight it.