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We often get asked how to remove your micro:bit from the rechargeable CHARGE⚡️ battery pack, so here’s a quick demo.

Other common CHARGE FAQs:
1️⃣ Why use CHARGE over the regular battery pack? The CHARGE for micro:bit is the only rechargeable and wearable wrist strap for micro:bit. You’ll never need to purchase disposable batteries again to power your micro:bit projects.

2️⃣ Does it come with the wrist strap? Yes!

3️⃣ Does it have an on/off switch? Yes!

4️⃣ What sort of projects is it useful for? CHARGE is incredibly useful in any micro:bit projects where you want to be mobile. Think step counter, compass or any other outdoor activity. CHARGE is especially useful in any CreateAI project. It helps to keep the micro:bit secure on your wrist when creating your training data for the machine learning model.

We tested 7 different micro:bit and battery pack holders to see which was the best for the classroom. Which one would you print?

Print 1: makender
Print 2: maffucci
Print 3: geekmomprojects
Print 4: jackmarshall
Print 5: kbloch
Print 6: kbloch
Print 7: WhittleseaTS

Unbox and setup the new Smart Hydroponics Kit powered by micro:bit.

In 2 mins, here’s how you can use micro:bit and CreateAI to teach about machine learning and AI literacy topics in the classroom.

📝 Tips for this CreateAI activity:

- Choose distinct letters
- Ensure the micro:bit is positioned on the market in the same direction the whole time
- Record a “resting” action where the marker is being held up but not moving as a control

Disclaimer: This activity won’t recognize all hand written letters perfectly, but the process of testing different letters and understanding why the model has a hard time recognizing them (because the data samples are similar) is all part of the learning process!

This activity was inspired by Zahra Razi’s computer science class students.

✨Free Hour of AI resources for teachers this CSEd Week! 🤖🧠 If you micro:bits, check out these free set of resources to run a fun, hands-on AI and machine learning model activity in the classroom.

🔗 Click the link in our bio to download the resources!