1. Breadboard connections

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The breadboard allows electrical devices, such as resistors, LEDS, motors, buzzers and potentiometers, to be connected in circuits.
The microbit can be connected to the electical devices and control them or collect data from them.

1.1. Rows

Holes in the same numbered row are connected.
Rows on either side of the central divide are not connected.

1.2. Columns

Holes in the same lettered column are not connected.

1.3. Rails

Holes in the same rail are connected.
The holes in the red rail (+) are connected.
The holes in the blue rail (-) are connected.

1.4. Jumpers

Male to Male jumper wires are used to connect holes on the breadboard.
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The 3 types of jumpers are shown below.
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