The Calliope mini is a teaching tool that is mainly used under the supervision of adults in school. The Calliope mini has been tested positively on the basis of the product safety standard EN60950-1 or EN62368-1.
Please note the following information:
The USB connection may only be connected to a computer. When not in use, always disconnect from the computer. The Calliope mini should never be operated simultaneously with USB and battery! When the mini is connected to the computer, the battery holder must not be connected to the mini or the battery holder must be switched off (switch to "off")! In battery operation, the Calliope mini may only be operated with batteries of type AAA or LR03 (battery compartment). The voltage applied to the Calliope mini must never exceed 3.3 volts.
When not in use, always switch off the battery holder ("off"), when using battery holders without on/off switch, please remove the batteries and separate the battery holder from the mini. The external motor support may only be operated with a 9V battery (or 6LR61).
Operation with accumulators is not permitted. In operation, only touch the outer ends and the buttons. Small parts must be kept away from small children.
Notes on connecting external electronic components:
- 5 mA maximum per connection
- 15 mA maximum load (all connections together)
- 100 mA maximum when connected to edge contacts (+/-), feed of max. 3.3V
- when connecting an LED, please use a resistor with at least 220Ω.
- If the Calliope mini gets hot, disconnect it immediately from the power supply and do not use it again. If you have any problems with the Calliope mini, please contact us at: service@calliope.cc
- further important information, certification data and contact addresses at: calliope.cc/security