Calliope mini v3

The Calliope mini was developed to give pupils from the third grade onwards age-appropriate and creative access to the digital world. Getting started is so easy that children, teachers and parents can get started straight away, even without any previous knowledge.

It can be programmed via laptop, computer and mobile devices using free editors. To get to know the Calliope mini for the first time, its individual components are explained using graphic elements, and five pre-installed programs are supplied, the operation of which is explained in a small accompanying booklet and on this website. A battery holder with high-quality batteries and a USB-C cable (1 meter long) for connecting to the computer are included so that you can get started straight away. The free Calliope mini app enables programs to be transferred to via Bluetooth.

Special features:

• RGB LEDs
• integrated pin header
• Touch pin
• Jacdac connectors
• Status LEDs
• Made in Germany

Technical data:

• Nordic nRF52833 (Application) Bluetooth 5.4 SoC, Bluetooth Low Energy, Bluetooth mesh
• 64 MHz Arm Cortex-M4 processor, 512 KB Flash, 128 KB RAM
• Nordic nRF52820 (Interface) USB 2.0 full speed
• 5x5 LED matrix
• 3x RGB LED (Neopixel)
• USB-C (programming and power supply)
• Acceleration sensor, magnetometer
• DC motor driver (2 motors can be controlled independently)
• Piezo loudspeaker
• MEMS microphone
• 2 programmable buttons
• 4 banana plug pins
• 2x15 double pin header (2.54 pitch)
• 2x Grove connectors (I2C + serial/analog)
• 2x Jacdac connectors
• Touch logo (on the back)
• Battery connector (3.3V)

Dimensions and weight:

• Dimensions of the circuit board: 8.5 x 1.3 (Ø x H in cm)
• Weight: 18g (incl. packaging and accessories: 97g)
• Packaging dimensions: 10 x 10 x 2.7 (W x L x H in cm)

Scope of delivery:

• Calliope mini 3.0
• USB-C cable
• Battery holder
• 2 x AAA alkaline battery
• Manual (German / English)
• Rubber band
• 1 sticker