Calliope mini is a tiny controller designed to show you the fun in programming. Get creative and start coding!

INSTALL MIND+

Choose your operating system - Windows or macOS and download Mind+ Editor to your computer.
Now follow the instructions and install the Mind+ software. Launch the Mind+ Editor and select a language.

FIRST STEPS

To get started you need:
Calliope mini
USB cable
Computer
Mind+ editor
Calliope mini extensions
The next step is to add the Calliope mini coding blocks to the block library.
1. Click on "Extensions" in the lower left corner of the preview.
2. Click on "Board"
3. Then select "Calliope mini"
Connect Mind+ with the Calliope mini
Now the Calliope mini can be connected to Mind+. To do this, select "Connect Device".

SAY "HI!"

Display "Hi!"
Drag the block "display" from the Calliope category into your programming area.
Select event
Drag the block "when button A pressed" from the Calliope category to your programming area.
Test your code
Press Button A on your Calliope mini.
TIP
You like working with Mind+ and the Calliope mini ? Then let a heart appear on the Calliope mini.Use the block "display pattern".

JUMP IN AND START

Download the quickstart cards to get started and start writing your own programs.