
AusBoard for Micro:bit v1
The AusBoard is an Australia-themed expansion board for micro:bit featuring eight individually addressable RGB LEDs positioned around a map of Australia. Designed and manufactured in Sydney, it's perfect for teaching programming concepts while exploring Australian geography and data visualisation.
Each WS2812 RGB LED can be programmed to display any colour, making it ideal for representing data like state populations, temperatures, or creating interactive geography lessons. The board connects directly to your micro:bit's edge connector.
Key Features
- 8 WS2812 RGB LEDs – Individually addressable full-colour LEDs
- Australian Map Layout – LEDs positioned to represent states and territories
- Made in Australia – Designed and manufactured in Sydney
- Easy Connection – Plugs directly into micro:bit edge connector
- MakeCode Compatible – Works with NeoPixel extension
Educational Applications
- Learning Australian states and capitals
- Visualising temperature or weather data by region
- Displaying population statistics
- Interactive geography quizzes
- Introduction to addressable LED programming
Ideal For
- Australian STEM classrooms
- Geography and coding integration
- Data visualisation projects
- Creative lighting displays
Package Contents
- 1× AusBoard PCB with LEDs
Product Information
Product Information
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Description
The AusBoard is an Australia-themed expansion board for micro:bit featuring eight individually addressable RGB LEDs positioned around a map of Australia. Designed and manufactured in Sydney, it's perfect for teaching programming concepts while exploring Australian geography and data visualisation.
Each WS2812 RGB LED can be programmed to display any colour, making it ideal for representing data like state populations, temperatures, or creating interactive geography lessons. The board connects directly to your micro:bit's edge connector.
Key Features
- 8 WS2812 RGB LEDs – Individually addressable full-colour LEDs
- Australian Map Layout – LEDs positioned to represent states and territories
- Made in Australia – Designed and manufactured in Sydney
- Easy Connection – Plugs directly into micro:bit edge connector
- MakeCode Compatible – Works with NeoPixel extension
Educational Applications
- Learning Australian states and capitals
- Visualising temperature or weather data by region
- Displaying population statistics
- Interactive geography quizzes
- Introduction to addressable LED programming
Ideal For
- Australian STEM classrooms
- Geography and coding integration
- Data visualisation projects
- Creative lighting displays
Package Contents
- 1× AusBoard PCB with LEDs













