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I got mine through Kickstarter and I really like it

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Former Member over 9 years ago

I wish there would be more than only 5x5 LEDs to turn on/off, with perhaps a choice of colors. But I know this makes the device more expensive.

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    Former Member over 9 years ago in reply to gadget.iom +1
    And I perfectly understand. That's all fine. I would hope that eventually there would be an "advanced" version of this board. What I liked very much of this one was that there is no electronic parts to…
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    Former Member over 9 years ago in reply to gadget.iom +1
    That would be a good idea. I will try to get the CodeBug makers to consider it.
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    Former Member over 9 years ago +1
    The CodeBug Team were working with the BBC MicroBit team for awhile (A version of the CodeBug seems to have been one of the early prototypes). They seem to have split from the MicroBit Team due to disagreeing…
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    gadget.iom over 9 years ago

    Hi jfmessier

     

    The balance of features is always a tough call for any designers. In this case the components were probably chosen to keep the board cheap, rugged, and easier for students to work with.

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    Former Member over 9 years ago in reply to gadget.iom

    And I perfectly understand. That's all fine. I would hope that eventually there would be an "advanced" version of this board. What I liked very much of this one was that there is no electronic parts to assemble before I can do something with it, unlike many other parts that require some soldering. Putting pieces together is not so bad, it's the soldering that bugs me.

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    gadget.iom over 9 years ago in reply to Former Member

    Who knows...

    There may be room for a CodeBug Pro! image

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    gadget.iom over 9 years ago in reply to Former Member

    Who knows...

    There may be room for a CodeBug Pro! image

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