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The CALLIOPE mini is a micro-controller, which is used as an educational medium for children starting from the third class, generally under the supervision of adults.
The CALLIOPE mini shows that all can code and that too with a lot of fun. It's easy to get started, so that children, teachers and parents can get started without any prior knowledge. From the first self-programmed flashing through self-propelled robots to wirelessly communicating with CALLIOPE mini-warms: With a few clicks, you can create your own programs for the microprocessor on a connected computer, which bring the CALLIOPE mini to life.

Along with 25 red as well as an RGB-LED and two programmable buttons, the board contains a combined position sensor with motion sensor and compass as well as a radio module, with which the CALLIOPE mini can communicate with other CALLIOPE mini. The board can be programmed via laptop or computer via free editors, e.g. Open Roberta Lab from the Fraunhofer Society. You can also transfer self-created programs wirelessly via APP. The board comes with five pre-installed start programs – and 25 others on the flash memory – whose operation is explained in a small booklet and under CALLIOPE.cc/start. In addition, battery holder with high-quality batteries and a USB cable are included in the delivery for the connection to the computer.

CALLIOPE mini V3
In addition to an improved processor architecture, the CALLIOPE mini V3 has added further improved connection options. There is a USB-C® connector and in addition the pin strip can be used directly with jumper cables or extension boards. With Jacdac another connector protected against polarity reversal is integrated. In this way, actuators and sensors can be connected in series and stand directly in the exchange with a connected computer via WebUSB.

5x5 LED matrix
The red lamps are so-called LEDs (from the light emitting diodes). They form a 5x5 LED matrix and can be controlled individually.

RGB LED
The RGB LED below the LED matrix enables the display of innumerable colors mixed in red, green and blue. The CALLIOPE mini V3 has three RGB LEDs.

Speaker
With the built-in speaker, you can play sound effects and music or simply beep it – WAS also needs your project.

Buttons/keys
Use the buttons A and B to the left and right of the LED matrix to make input. Pressing a button closes a circuit. The board can detect whether only one or both buttons are pressed.

Touch Pins
You can connect sensors such as temperature sensors or humidity meters to the pins labeled P0, P1 and P2 on the CALLIOPE mini. They are also touch sensitive, as you can see from touch screens, for example.
You can use the corners marked "+" and "-", in order to connect a battery or power via the terminals, in order to make the LED light permanently.

Logo
The CALLIOPE mini V3 has an additional touch pin in the shape of the CALLIOPE logo on the back.

Position sensor
This combined component next to button A contains a compass, a motion sensor and an acceleration sensor. This allows the CALLIOPE mini to measure, for example, in which direction and with which speed it is moved.

Compass
The combined component under the button A contains a compass, a motion sensor and an acceleration sensor. With its help, the CALLIOPE mini can detect, in which direction and at which speed it is moved.

Light sensor
The light sensor measures the brightness in the environment via some of the red LEDs.

Temperature sensor
The temperature sensor is able to measure the temperature in the environment as it is attached to the processor, but the temperature is not quite accurate.

Microphone
The microphone can measure the volume of the surrounding area as a sensor. The CALLIOPE mini V3 microphone can now also record speech and sounds.

Radio
You can send signals via radio from a CALLIOPE mini to another one and thus forward the messages.

Bluetooth
You are not in the mood for cables or want to work with your CALLIOPE mini away from the computer? No problem: Via Bluetooth you can connect the board with a smartphone or tablet and transfer data. It is also the other way round - the CALLIOPE mini can trigger certain functions on the Smartphone just as you have programmed it.

Grove
Extension modules can be connected to the two Grove connection plugs, so that you can measure light, distance or color with the CALLIOPE mini. Simply plug and play!

Pin header / motor driver
The CALLIOPE mini V3 has an mounted pin strip that can be used to easily connect engines and extensions. This allows the CALLIOPE mini to be quickly converted into a robot or a self-propelled car.

Jacdac
By means of the JacDac connectors of the CALLIOPE mini V3 different modules can be connected and WAS is great: That too in series! Connect buzzer, with LED-rings and regulator.

USB connection
The USB-connection at the top side of your CALLIOPE mini is the simplest possibility, in order to transfer your own programs. Connect the CALLIOPE mini V3 to your computer with the USB-C® cable and you're ready to go!

Battery connection
You need 2 AAA batteries. Connect the cable of your battery holder to the battery socket. You're mobile now!

Processor
The processor in the lower left corner connects all the functions of your CALLIOPE mini with one another. It provides enough computing power for all the ideas and projects you are thinking of – and much more!

LED status indicator
In addition to the yellow status LED that flashes when data is being transferred, the CALLIOPE mini V3 has a red LED next to it that indicates whether the CALLIOPE mini is powered. Another red LED next to the microphone indicates when the microphone of the CALLIOPE mini is being used.

Reset button
The RESET button restarts the current program on the CALLIOPE mini. Pressing the RESET key three times on the CALLIOPE mini V3 switches the CALLIOPE mini into Bluetooth mode - the ID pattern appears on the LED matrix.

Flash
The CALLIOPE mini V2 has an additional integrated Flash-memory, which contains 25 pre-installed programs.
The flash memory enables you to save 25 individual programs on the CALLIOPE mini and to use them at any time. You can find out how it works here.

CALLIOPE MINI starter BOX
The scope of delivery of the CALLIOPE mini start box consists of the CALLIOPE mini and the following accessories:
- Battery holder with batteries,
- USB-C cable (1 meters),
- Quick start guide,
- Rubber strap (for attaching the battery compartment to the CALLIOPE mini),
- Stickers.

Size and weight
Dimensions: 8.5 cm in diagonal, height 1.3 cm
Weight 16 g, with packaging and accessories ~110 g
Packaging dimensions: 10 x 10 x 2.7 (W x L x H in cm)

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