“I consider the JST connector a little bit hard to connect ( this is why I would give a 4.7 rating ) .
The system itself is fun to code in and the buttons embedded are a very good idea.
I would add a 3D printed case in the kit and hopefully it would not add much to the overall price.”
“I am really impressed with BADGER. Its not immediately obvious that its a badge to be worn, as its a useful indicator when connected to the internet as a 'live' feed to weather or even a book. Its a solid build and like all PIMORONI gadgets looks good, I really like to highlight the Made in Sheffield on each board when i show it off in school.”
“We are so fortunate to live in an era where you can get little WiFi-enabled badges that we can use to get kids excited about programming for less than the cost of a Netflix subscription.”
“The Badger 2040 W is a fun and versatile e-paper badge that can display images, text, and data from the internet. It is powered by the Raspberry Pi Pico W, which adds Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity to the RP2040 microcontroller. The Badger 2040 W has a 2.9-inch monochrome e-paper display that is crisp and clear, and consumes very little power. It also has five user buttons, a reset button, a Qwiic/STEMMA QT port, and a battery connector. The Badger 2040 W comes with a preloaded MicroPython firmware that includes a menu of demo programs and tools, such as a badge, a clock, an e-book reader, a checklist, news headlines, and a weather dashboard. You can also program the Badger 2040 W in C/C++ or CircuitPython, and use the PicoGraphics library to easily draw graphics and fonts on the display. The Badger 2040 W is easy to assemble and use, and it is great for making interactive badges, wearable devices, or mini e-paper projects. I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to experiment with e-paper displays and wireless communication. It is a well-designed and well-documented product that offers a lot of possibilities.”
“The badge is very good quality, there were some issues with the OS which I reported on github and one of the developers had a fix branch up within 24 hours. Amazing service!”
