Kids:Bit

• Kidspring Bible memory verse recitation helper based on Micro:Bit
• [Intro video] https://youtu.be/hn9d1ywxYTs
• [Miro:Bit Home Page] https://microbit.org/

Credits

• (c) 2022 CC0 License
• Credit: Python programming by bjc97r, 3D cute-cat design & manufacturing by tws21r, kaping and R-jisu.
• Contact: BJ via bjc97r@gmail.com, bjc97rh at KakaoTalk

Introduction

• Kids:Bit is a BBC Micro:Bit housed in a cute-cat, programmed for Kidspring
• The sole purpose is to help Kidspring children engage in reciting the Bible memory verse of the month.

How to Use Your Kids:Bit

• Slide the power button at the back side to the right to power on.
• Press [A] to show the current texts.
• Press [B] to go to the next texts.
• Touch [eyes] to change the sound mode.
• Shake to throw a dice.
• Slide button to the left to OFF.

Icon for each text

• (smile) THEREFORE
• (rabbit) IF ANYONE IS IN CHRIST
• (duck) THE NEW CREATION HAS COME
• (giraffe) THE OLD HAS GONE
• (cow) THE NEW IS HERE!
• (x-mas) 2 CORINTHIANS 5:17

How to update the program

• Keep the Kids:Bit turned off.
• Connect the Kids:Bit to your computer using your USB cable.
• Observe that a new drive, for example [D: MICROBIT], is created.
• Download the HEX file to the MICROBIT drive.
• That's it. Now, you may disconnent your Kids:Bit.

How to change the battery

• Kids:Bit requires two AAA batteries.
• Pull the battery pack gently from the Cute-cat battery holder.
• Slide the battery pack cover to open it.
• Replace the two AAA batteries.
• Close the battery pack cover by slide it back.

How to program Kids:Bit

• Visit https://microbit.org/code/ to learn how to program your Kids:Bit.
• MakeCode block code editor is recommended for young children.
• Python editor is for advanced learners.
• The factory-reset default program, Out-of-Box experience HEX file, is also available.