JACDAC
The Calliope mini 3 is equipped with two Jacdac connectors. These allow various modules to be used in any combination by simply connecting them. Jacdac also enables direct exchange via WebUSB with a connected computer - connect buzzers with LED rings and potentiometers, for example.
Developer/Provider: | Microsoft Research |
Calliope mini Version: | V3 |
Editor: | MakeCode |
Extension: | https://github.com/microsoft/pxt-jacdac |
Browser: | WebUSB erforderlich z.B. Chrome, Chromium, Brave, Edge |
SIMPLY MEASURE, CONTROL AND READ OUT VALUES LIVE.
![](https://calliope.cc/media/pages/calliope-mini/erweiterungen/jacdac/272909cedf-1706184248/jacdac-1.png)
Display and control of modules in real time.
![](https://calliope.cc/media/pages/calliope-mini/erweiterungen/jacdac/bca5e3932d-1706277224/jacdac-2.png)
Plug and Play - Simple and intuitive connection of modules.
![](https://calliope.cc/media/pages/calliope-mini/erweiterungen/jacdac/727423bbd2-1706277224/jacdac-3.png)
Series and parallel connection of modules possible.
How it works
Set up WebUSB connection
![](https://calliope.cc/media/pages/calliope-mini/erweiterungen/jacdac/922d1008e2-1719840769/jacdac-4_en.png)
A connection between Calliope mini and the browser is established via WebUSB for real-time use of the modules.
Add programming blocks
![](https://calliope.cc/media/pages/calliope-mini/erweiterungen/jacdac/564a315ec8-1706278857/jacdac-7.png)
The programming blocks of the connected modules are added using the "Add Blocks" button. They will then appear in the Jacdac "Modules" category.
Add extension
![](https://calliope.cc/media/pages/calliope-mini/erweiterungen/jacdac/1852fe37d9-1706184679/jacdac-5.png)
Select and add Jacdac extension.
Transfer program
![](https://calliope.cc/media/pages/calliope-mini/erweiterungen/jacdac/d081442305-1719840990/jacdac-6_en.png)
The programme, including the Jacdac extensions, must be transferred to the Calliope mini once in order to identify the Jacdac modules.
Slider
Rotary control
![](https://calliope.cc/media/pages/calliope-mini/erweiterungen/jacdac/4155b2849b-1719913052/jacdac_module_drehregler_en.png)
RGB Ring
For high brightness, we recommend connecting the power module additionally.
Brightness between 10-20 runs smoothly without power module .
![](https://calliope.cc/media/pages/calliope-mini/erweiterungen/jacdac/4d444386a7-1719913062/jacdac_module_rgb_en.png)
Button/Key
Magnetic sensor
![](https://calliope.cc/media/pages/calliope-mini/erweiterungen/jacdac/40819d03a1-1719913058/jacdac_module_magnetsensor_en.png)
Light sensor
For more information: https://microsoft.github.io/jacdac-docs/