This is a great little developer board, originally targetted at 7+ year old kids. Unfortunately due to a trademarked character licensing contract expiring, it's no longer supported. It was originally associated with the BBC Dr. Who, including narration of the tutorial videos. These videos do not appear to be available on YouTube, there are some review videos and others that include people working through the exercises.
As of late 2024 the original Tynker development options are no longer available. So what is there to do with this cute little board? Micro Python is the best option and is good for kids just a little older than the original target of 7+, probably better for 9-10 year olds. This is how to get started:
- Update Firmware
- Install a beta version of Mu
- Test the board in Interactive Mode
- Write some code
- Technical Documentation for C programming
- A similar board using the Arduino Shield layout (no sensors, no LEDs, no buttons, same CPU, debugging option and WiFi Bluetooth configuration. HiFive1RevB
- The first version of the HiFive Learn Inventor was nearly identical but can be identified by the black PCB SiFive Learn Inventor
- Some notes about the original projects and accessories