MICRO:BIT & ACCESSORIES

The Lesson in a Box (Simple Robotics) is a complete set of electronics and teaching resources to enable successful cross-curricular lessons with minimal teacher effort. The kit and teaching resources have been tried and tested by real pupils and developed by real teachers to save you time. In developing this box Kitronik wanted it to be affordable, useful and robust enough for teachers to use again and again. The resources cover not only the KS3/KS4 specifications but also personal development by encouraging pupils to view traditional STEM activities as having value across their curriculum.

All of the teaching resources are set out in a teacher, ‘user-friendly' way, including technicians notes, lesson plans, and workbooks or worksheets. These are supplied as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint formats as well as PDF’s, which can be copied, modified, and printed to suit your own teaching style. There is also a quick start guide to the Lesson in a Box kit that gives an overview of the whole box including: a summary of your new lessons, how to setup your kit, how to use the microbit, code examples and more!

The robots utilse the BBC microbit and our Klip Motor Driver board designed specifically for this type of activity! It requires no soldering and is all connected by crocodile clips. The advantages of the microbit are that, while being easy to use, it is feature packed and it can be coded with languages that suit every ability level. As has been mentioned, this kit is cross-curricular and has been designed for DT, Computing & Physics.

DT- Your robots are all about the design process.

Computing- Your robots are all about the robot’s code.

Physics – Your robot is all about speed and velocity.

Enrichments & Open Days – It's all about experimentation and fun.

Features:

The Lesson in a Box Simple Robotics Pack is a complete set of electronics and teaching resources to enable successful cross-curricular lessons with minimal teacher effort.

The box covers 3 of the progress 8 curricular for the National Curriculum (Design & Technology, Computing, and Physics).

No soldering required for technicians or students.

The kit and teaching resources have been tried and tested by real pupils and developed by real teachers.

The kit includes technicians notes, lesson plans, resources and workbooks or worksheets.

The kit has been designed to be used over and over again, all component parts were chosen/designed with this in mind.

Packaged in a sturdy reusable Grantnells tray that will keep the kits together and safe in between uses.

It's fun to teach and fun to learn!

Contents:
There are 10 student and 1 teacher sets of Electronics (11 sets in total) supplied in a large reusable Gratnells tray. Each set includes:

1 x Kitronik Klip Motor Driver Board for BBC micro:bit.

2 x Kitronik clippable TT motor boards (with cable tie and screws).

2 x Right Angle Geared Hobby TT motors.

2 x 5 Spoke Injection Moulded Wheels for TT Motors.

1 x set of 10 clip leads.

1 x ping pong ball for robot castor.

A simple chassis template.

A USB Drive containing all resources and the robot chassis template.

The USB drive contains:

Quick start guide for teachers and technicians.

Design and Technology Project - 6-week Design Challenge

Design and technology Lesson - Prototype Challenge.

Computing Lesson - Sequencing, selection and iteration.

Computing Lesson - Computational Thinking; decomposition, pattern recognition, abstraction and algorithms.

Physics/ Combined Science Lesson - Distance Time Experiments.

Physics/ Combined Science Lesson - Velocity- Time Experiments.

Enrichments/ Open Days - Obstacle Avoidance Robot Challenge.

Enrichments/ Open Days - Robot Dance Challenge.

Robot Assembly Poster.

The Ring:bit car has three specialized modules designed to enhance its functionality: the line following module, the light-bar module, and the Sonar:bit.

Line Following Module:This module is equipped with two infrared sensors that can precisely detect distances between 2 to 12 mm. It allows the car to follow lines, navigate around circles, and detect edges on surfaces.

Light-Bar Module: This simple-to-assemble module includes 8 multicolor LED lights, offering a spectrum of rainbow colors. You can upgrade your car with automatic headlights and vibrant rainbow lighting.

Sonar:bit Module:Mounted at the rear of the car, this ultrasonic module helps avoid obstacles by providing stable and accurate distance measurements from 4 cm to 400 cm, with a minimal tolerance of ±1 cm. It operates on a voltage of 3-5V and connects via a single 3-wire (GVS) cable, saving an IO port compared to standard 4-wire ultrasonic modules. It's compatible with both 3.3V and 5V micro-controller systems.

The Kitronik Arcade for micro:bit is a handheld gaming platform that’s designed to elevate the functionality of your latest BBC micro:bit, by letting you write fun and educational games using the Microsoft MakeCode Arcade game editor.

Develop your coding skills with the Kitronik ARCADE, a fully featured programmable gamepad for use with the MakeCode Arcade block editor.

The MakeCode Arcade editor has been designed to allow everyone, from beginners to experienced game enthusiasts, to create retro arcade games to run in the browser or on handheld consoles. It consists of drag-and-drop blocks that snap together to form programs. You can also write your code in Javascript and Python! The Kitronik ARCADE is a handheld gaming platform designed specifically for use with the MakeCode Arcade editor, either write your own games and run them on ARCADE or download existing games and enjoy a fully-featured handheld gaming experience.

Onboard Features: The Kitronik ARCADE has been specifically designed to offer the perfect platform for running these games. It's packed full of features and has been ergonomically designed for comfort and ease of use. It features a full-colour LCD wide viewing angle screen, a piezo sounder for audio feedback, a vibration motor for haptic feedback, 6 gamer input buttons, a menu button, a reset button and an on/off switch. Everything you need for the perfect gaming experience. It also features a software volume control, a USB programming port, and 2 expansion ports for expert-level users.

For Education: The emphasis for MakeCode Arcade is Learning/Education and there are a wealth of resources available on the MakeCode Arcade website to facilitate this. There are; guided tutorials that walk you through creating simple games, more complex games that you can open and learn from, games written by community members that you can learn from, game concepts tutorials, tutorials that explore graphics and Maths, lesson plans, CS courses, printable coding cards for the classroom, video tutorials, and much more!

For Fun: Sometimes it's all about playing! ARCADE offers a fully-featured platform for an immersive handheld gaming experience. If coding isn't your thing and you just want to play, there are a wealth of games available on the MakeCode Arcade website that you are free to download and enjoy, with no learning/debugging required. Access to these games is free and more are being added by users continuously. Just browse for something you like, download it, and then sit back and enjoy the experience.

Features:

The Kitronik ARCADE is a feature-packed handheld gamepad for use with the Microsoft Arcade editor.

Write your own games to play or freely download games from the MakeCode Arcade website.

Use the wealth of educational material available to create a game from the ground up or tweak existing code and learn the open-source way.

It features a full-colour LCD wide viewing angle screen.

It has a piezo sounder for audio feedback.

Make use of the vibration motor for haptic feedback.

It also features; 6 gamer input buttons, a menu button, a reset button and an on/off switch.

There is also a software volume control, a USB programming port, and 2 expansion ports for expert-level users.

The ARCADE can be powered by either 3xAA batteries or via the micro USB connector.

Contents:

1 x ARCADE for MakeCode Arcade gamepad.

Laser-cut protective case parts and fixings.

Dimensions:

Length: 155mm.

Width (Max): 60mm.

Height (Max): 28.3mm.

This kit is to snap the micro:bit with physical Strawbees buildings and programming mechanical structures with servo motors. A way to create physical interaction with your next project! As an add-on kit, this requires the purchase of another Strawbees product for building with building pipes and connectors. Write in Microsoft MakeCode’s block-based programming platform, upload a program and remove from the computer to run on batteries.

Make physical and mechanical inventions with Micro:bit.

Physical Computing – extend programming to the physical world beyond the computer screen with creating interactive projects with the Strawbees building system.

Electronic Building Set – all electronics easily connect to Strawbees connectors and straws.

All materials are custom-made, durable, and reusable – finish building, disassemble, and begin a new project.

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

Strawbees Robotics board for micro:bit × 1

Strawbees clip for micro:bit × 1

Servo motor 120 (SM-S2309S) × 1

Servo motor mounts × 2

Servo motor arms × 3

Screws for servo mounts and arms × 3

Mini screwdriver × 1

Servo extension cable × 1

Eyes × 2

Eye sticker sheet × 1

Sneaker shoes × 2

Duck feet with magnets × 2

Not only is this an excellent product for Primary school students and home learning, but it is also a fantastic tool for Computer Science, Engineering and Applied Technology learning. See Micro:bit enhanced activity Links to learning centre which would be of specific interest from the Strawbees Learning Centre.

This does not include the micro:bit, USB cable, or batteries. This kit alone does not include Strawbees connectors or straws.

360 Digital Servo(EF90D) with wheel and tire is a kind of 360° analog servo. It is light and portable, a little bigger than 5 cent coin. It works at 3V voltage and uses pulse width to adjust speed of the servo rotation, which also can be used to make small robot modules, mechanical arm modules and intelligent car modules.

Contents:

EF90D micro:servo 360 degrees digital servo for micro:bit

Wheel

Edge:bit is a breakout board for protecting your micro:bit golden finger. The special designed golden finger brings more convenience to micro:bit extension. But, at the same time, it is easily abraised or scratched by aligator clip. Edge:bit can provide an all-around protection for your micro:bit, which makes your micro:bit life span become much longer.

FEATURES

Perfect match the size of micro:bit golden finger and seamlessly connect various accessories.

Adopt human mechanical structure design in the plug end, which gives more comfortable grab experience.

Protect micro:bit from any scratches of alligator clips and prolongs the connector's life span.

After being soldered with pins, it becomes a good breadboard adapter.

Experiment microbit box Kit is a multifunction micro box experiment equipment that is based on professional experimental equipment and the actual physics learning situation. You will learn how to use the science lab kits to programmatically control physical circuits.

Note: Microbit is not included

Features:

Portable design with all components in the box to avoid loosing anything

The banana line and the joint are common connection which can be widely used for power, signal detection, mutimeter, lead test and circuit boards maintenance.

For this Experiment Box, you'll use banana plug wires to connect different components. These wires are easy to insert and pull out yet still create stable connections.

Meanwhile, using banana plugs lays a foundation for further circuit design.

IoT:bit is an expansion board based on IoT micro bit. Iot boards uses ESP8266 as a WIFI expansion board and serial port to communicate with micro:bit. It also has extended all available IO ports of the micro:bit which is led by GVS and you can extend various 3V E-blocks as LED, photosensitive, and servo by using it. At the same time, the IoT:bit with an on-board buzzer for outside sound and an on-board RTC clock for timing without a power supply. Let's create your own IoT micro bit by makecode!

IoT:Bit: A RELIABLE TOOL TO ESTABLISH CONNECTION ACROSS DEVICES The IoT boards can help anyone fully grasp the digital apparatus of computers. Establishing interconnected networks amongst devices can be crucial in data analysis. IoT-based components are often used to speed up this task for a micro bit. IoT bit is a device that works as an internet extension for a micro bit. It is applied on circuit boards to improve the means of productivity by creating valid communication with the micro bit. IoT bit is a very compact tool that is made with complicated circuitry within itself. Anyone who wishes a reliable internet WIFI extension board for their micro bit should try out this component. Various sorts of tasks done by them can be improved manyfold through this seemingly minuscule module.

DESIGNED WITH A VARIETY OF FEATURES The IoT-based module is equipped with many handy features that can ensure the efficiency of the micro bit. The IoT bit uses an ESP8266 as a board for WIFI expansion for data transactions through the micro bit. Led by GVS, the board also has extended IO ports for the micro bit, which lets you add a variety of other parts. The onboard buzzer can be triggered from the outside, and the RTC clock within can stay functional even without a power supply. The IoT bit also has an earphone jack and an integrated buzzer. The design is very simplistic compared to the functions, as you can construct them any way you please. The four LEGO-like holes make them very adaptable when used in a micro bit.

RELIABLE HARDWARE The IoT:bit is a valuable component that itself is made out of smaller components. The hardware of any electrical entity can be deemed very important. Through the micro bit, the direct current is supplied via a USB at five volts. The expectation for maximum current is around 800mA, which is appropriate to keep the micro bit functional. The hardware stays operational from -25 to 80 degrees Celsius. The WIFI module used for the micro bit is labeled ESP8266. The ESP12F is very reliable as it is widely used in components similar to IoT bit. The passive buzzer is worth mentioning too. The RTC timing mechanics lets the device memorize the pace of time even after cutting off the power supply of the micro bit. RTC battery for the micro bit is something you can add in yourself. The battery requires a CR1220 cell. The coding port is a serial port in the micro bit that can delineate the IO slot.

EASY TO INSTALL & ACCEPTABLE SIZE Adding components to a micro bit can be difficult as it is a miniature computer. The IoT boards are very sizable addition to the micro bit. It has a surface area of fewer than 50 centimeters and is 23 millimeters in depth. The printed circuit board is an essential part of the entire system. The PCB thickness is about 1.5mm. IoT bit has four adaptable slots, which let them get attached to the micro bit. Each of these holes is 2.4mm in diameter.

INTERPHASE VARIABLES There is much to discuss a variety of functions visible on the interphase of IoT bit. The micro bit you use will probably have lots of potential in it, which you could not utilize because of not having the right component. IoT bit has a GVS leaded function had grants access to the electronic building module and also a functional 12C communication device. No need to reset the time every time you start the micro bit because of the RTC timing system.

FEATURES

Integrated ESP12F WiFi、RTC and passive buzzer module

Extended most IO ports by GVS

Silk-screen indication onboard main components

Separately lead IIC interface, directly plug in OLED, BME280 and IIC, etc

Integrated buzzer and earphone jack

Adaptive for LEGO (4 standard spacing fixed holes)

Elecfreaks Smart Coding Kit is a wearable device based on micro:bit button cell extension board Pro, a DIY micro:bit watch can be easily made with a simple installing method.

NOTE: Micro:bit not included

Easy Installation:Only need 4 simple steps, you can easily complete the installation. Children can also choose to hang around the neck with a string.
Creativity: It fits for graphical Makecode and Scratch programming. Kids can creat many cases such as dice games,thermometer,compass, pedometer, play music, wireless control and so on...
Two Button Cells: Let the microbit run without usb cable and bulky battery holder. In order to be as small as possible, we only support 2025 button cells.
Wear:bit Extension Board has 2 Switches:Power Switch and Buzzer Switch, Children can better control the micro:bit and buzzer as needed.

SUPPORT MULTIPLE PROGRAMMING The fun cases will bring children the joy of programming! Children can use programming to achieve what they want. It better improves children's interest in programming! Teachers or parents also can give the child some help through communication to let the child have fun in programming!

CHARACTERISTIC FOR Wear:bit

Powered by two 3V CR2025 lithium batteries.

Loaded with a buzzer that is controlled through the P0 port.

Loaded with a buzzer switch.

It can be used with the watch strap and the micro:bit.

Micro bit Bot Cutebot is a small programmable micro bit Bot designed for educational purposes, especially for teaching programming and robotics to children. The micro bit Bot Cutebot is based on the Micro-Bit microcontroller, a small, low-cost computer designed for educational use.

The ELECFREAKS Smart Cutebot microbit Robot Kit is a rear-drive smart car driven by dual high-speed motors. There is much onboard equipment on the Cutebot including an ultrasonic sensor and distance sensor, two RGB LED headlights and clearance lamps on the bottom, two line-tracking probes, and an active buzzer as the horn. It has rich graphical programming for Cutebot microbit Robot Kit, allowing kids to learn programming from the simplest to the more complex.

NOTE: Micro:bit is not included

SMALL & CUTE Exclusive silk-screen design, smooth and burr-free edges, eco-friendly and safe materials, and playful and cute shapes make up our Cutebot microbit Robot Kit. Start using Cutebot directly after receiving it, no need for secondary installation.
HIGH PERFORMANCE & EXPLOSIVE POWERAlthough the ELECFREAKS Smart Cutebot microbit Robot Kit’s body is relatively small and cute, it has powerful explosive power and can be used to participate in robot fighting competitions.
RICH EXPANSION ACCESSORIES It can be connected with other accessory packs, such as ELECFREAKS Cutebot Lithium Battery Pack, ELECFREAKS Mechanical Catch, ELECFREAKS Smart AI Lens Kit, and ELECFREAKS Interactive Coding Accessories Pack, and other sensors, such as ELECFREAKS PlanetX OLED, ELECFREAKS PlanetX 8x16 Matrix Sensor, and octopus sensor, etc.
RICH ONBOARD RESOURCES Cutebot contains rich onboard functions, such as ultrasonic, RGB rainbow light, RGB chassis light, buzzer, infrared receiver, line-hunting sensor, and gimbal wheel
FULLY ENCLOSED MOTOR Cutebot adopts a fully enclosed motor, which will not be damaged due to dust entering.
SUPPORT MULTIPLE PROGRAMMING Support Makecode, Python, JavaScript, and C++ programming. You can use the ELECFREAKS Smart Cutebot microbit Robot Kit to learn four different programming styles.
MULTIPLE REMOTE CONTROL MODES You can use Bluetooth, infrared remote control & Joystick:bit control the car to drive.

ElecFreaks Micro:bit Smart Science IOT Kit offers a gateway to the exciting world of Internet of Things (IoT) exploration, designed to expand your horizons and enhance your learning experience. This kit, although excluding the Micro:bit board, provides a comprehensive suite of components and sensors to fuel your IOT projects.

With a wide array of sensors and modules, you can delve into various aspects of science and technology, from environmental monitoring to data analysis. The kit is a versatile tool for both beginners and seasoned enthusiasts, offering endless possibilities for experimentation and innovation.

Whether you're interested in building a weather station, tracking environmental data, or creating interactive projects, the ElecFreaks Micro:bit Smart Science IoT Kit provides the essential building blocks to bring your ideas to life. It's a must-have for anyone eager to embark on a journey of IOT discovery and hands-on learning.

ELECFREAKS Smart Science microbit IOT Sensors Kit is developed based on IOT:bit, a new breakout board compatible with internet of things sensors such as the ultrasonic sensor, dust sensor, light sensor, and water level sensor, including RTC Timing and WIFI module. You can gather data via the internet of things sensors and send data to the cloud with a more stable and accurate data analysis.

NOTE: Micro:bit is not included

ELECFREAKS Power:bit is a pocket-sized extension board. Power:bit is powered by two 2025 button batteries and carries a buzzer on the board. Due to its small cute size and abundant electric power, it is quite suitable to be applied to micro:bit wearable devices like pedometers, timers, portable music broadcasters, and so on.

FEATURES

Powered by two CR2025 li-batteries.

The buzzer on board is connected to the P0 port on micro:bit.

P0, P1, P2, 3V, and GND can be led out by pins.

Enable to match micro:bit and acrylic watch band.

The RETRO Arcade for Education is the first arcade device in a big screen with a high resolution. Kids are able to use them to create their games in a fun and easy way through the blocks program, and the Retro allows for a self-defined game role, multiple game sceneries and plots design. It surprises you more with the bountiful built-in sensors and gives kids more chances for creation.

WHAT IS Microsoft MakeCode ARCADE?
MakeCode is a graphical programming platform born for education under the Microsoft Corporation. It provides programming tools and learning tutorials for children at different coding levels. MakeCode has instant results, a blocks editor, a text editor, a steps guide, and other features that allow children of all ages to learn to program. Arcade is a game programming project under the MakeCode graphical programming platform, Microsoft supports it with a technical framework.

ELECFREAKS micro:bit Tinker Kits is sourced from Singapore's training organization TINKER ACADEMY which has a professional team and a strong academic background. A variety of octopus sensors and lots of micro bit projects tutorials to help you create dozens of amazing digital maker micro bit projects! ELECFREAKS Octopus:bit is a kind of breakout board for micro:bit. It can lead out GPIO port, serial port, IIC port, and SPI port on the micro:bit board. The biggest feature of Octopus:bit is that it can switch electric level for some GPIO ports, which makes micro:bit available to be adapted to 5V sensors.

Plant Monitoring Device : Upload your code into the micro:bit and stick that moisture sensor into the base of your plant. You pots will be able to tell you when your plants are thirsty!
Music Machine:Since there are 5 buttons, we need to code 5 similar conditional statements. Each button controls a sound of a particular pitch. So press each buttion, we will get sounds of different pitches.
Electro-Theremin: We want to make sure the highest potentiometer value still corresponds to the highest note we can play. Check out the value of the lowest and highest notes in the micro:bit piano keys. Twist the knob to control alien noises!
Smart Light: Upload your code into your micro:bit. Walk into the dark with your new smart light, or place it in a room to brighten up when you walk in.

Sense the world around you with enviro:bit! It's loaded with sensors for air and weather, colour and light, and sound, and slots right onto your microbit. Just slot in your micro:bit, then code enviro:bit with the block-based Microsoft MakeCode editor, or with MicroPython in the Mu code editor. The sensors go hand-in-hand really well with the LED matrix on micro:bit, letting you graph sensors readings or have the LEDs react to sound, for example. The enviro:bit comes fully assembled and ready to use so there is no soldering required!

Pimoroni have created a set of custom blocks in the Microsoft MakeCode Editor for the enviro:bit. To add them to the editor; select the cog in the top right of the editor, then select 'Extensions' from the drop down menu. Now, type end enter Pimoroni into the search bar and select the envirobit tile. You will now have access to the custom blocks that you can use in your code. Note: The enviro:bit does NOT include a micro:bit board. The micro:bit will need to be purchased separately.

Features:

Comes fully-assembled and ready to use.

BME280 temperature, pressure, and humidity sensor.

TCS3472 light and colour sensor.

MEMS microphone.

Compatible with micro:bit.

Microsoft MakeCode and MicroPython support.

No soldering required!

The Clippable Detector board for the BBC micro:bit detects light, objects and can follow lines. The board is compatible directly with the BBC micro:bit and certain Kitronik boards, such as the Klip Motor Board.

The board works by using phototransistors to detect the reflectiveness of different surfaces. The Clippable Detector board has 3 phototransistor sensors evenly spaced out from each other. The sensors provide an analogue voltage to the BBC microbit. Five connections are required for full operation. These connections match those on a BBC micro:bit and can be attached using either bolts or croc-clip leads.

Kitronik have produced a set of custom MakeCode blocks for the Clippable Detector board. To add them to the editor, select the cog icon in the top right of the editor. Then, select Extensions from the drop down menu and in the search bar type and enter Kitronik. Pick the tile from the list and the new blocks will be added to the menu in the editor. It is also possible to use MicroPython to write code for this board.

Features:

Use the board to detect light, objects or to follow lines.

The board is fitted with 3 phototransistors that detect the reflectiveness of different surfaces.

Connect the board directly to the micro:bit or connect using croc-clip leads.

Kitronik created custom MakeCode blocks to make the job of coding as easy as possible.

Contents:

1 x Clippable Detector board for the BBC micro:bit.

Dimensions:

Length: 77mm.

Width: 20mm.

Height: 2.8mm.

Mounting Hole Diameter: 3mm.

Kitronik's new clippable servo has had the standard pin header replaced with super useful crocodile clips. This allows it to be used in projects that feature other clippable connection points, such as projects utilising the Kitronik Klip Motor Driver.

The 180 degree rotation servo is based on the Feetech FS90MG-CL and features metal gears, which are more reliable and hard-wearing than their plastic counterparts. The servo is rated to operate between 4.8V - 6V, which gives output Torque of between 1.8kg - 2.2kg respectively. If the clippable servo is being used in micro:bit projects, a separate power supply is required. If you are using the Kitronik Klip Motor Driver, the power can be taken directly from the Klip motor driver board.

The servo can rotate approx. 180 degrees, or approx. 90 in each direction, and it can be driven with any standard 180 degree servo code/libraries. It can be coded using the MakeCode or Python editors which makes it ideal for novice or expert level microbit projects.

The servos are supplied with four horns and the associated fixings which should allow you to slot these servos into your projects with relative ease and without the need to make custom horns.

Note: This servo requires a separate power supply from the controlling micro:bit. Attempting to power this servo directly from the micro:bit is likely to cause permanent damage to the micro:bit.

Features:

The clippable servo has had the standard pin header replaced with super useful crocodile clips.

Small and compact yet high power output, 1.8kg of Torque at 4.8V and 2.2kg at 6V.

Metal gears for strength and durability.

It can be coded using the MakeCode or Python editors

Suitable for RC models and Robotics projects.

180 degrees of rotation, 90 in each direction.

Operating Voltage of 4.8V - 6V.

It can be used with Kitronik clippable micro:bit accessories, such as the Kitronik Klip Motor Driver.

Contents:

1 x Kitronik Clippable Servo with 4 horns and fixings.

Dimensions:

For Servo dimensions, please see the Technical Drawing.

Lead Length: 250mm.

Clip Length: 34mm.

Take your robotics project to the next level with the Kitronik compact 16 servo driver board for the BBC micro:bit. This board allows up to 16 Remote Control (RC) servos to be driven simultaneously. It is based on the PCA9685 driver IC.

The board includes an integrated Edge Connector for the BBC micro:bit . Expansion Pads allow the connection of this board with other compatible micro:bit accessory boards using the “Link” pluggable pin header.

Power is provided via either a terminal block or servo style connector. The supply is then controlled by an on/off power switch to the board. There is also a green LED to indicate when the board is turned on. The board then produces a regulated 3.3V supply which is fed into the 3V and GND connections to power the connected BBC micro:bit. This removes the need to power the BBC micro:bit separately. The 3V and GND pins are also broken out on the Link header, which means external devices can also be powered.

Kitronik has produced a set of custom blocks for the MakeCode editor to simplify using the Compact 16 servo control board for BBC micro:bit. To add them to the editor, select the cog icon in the top right of the editor. Then, select Extensions from the drop-down menu and in the search bar type and enter Kitronik. Pick the Kitronik I2C-16-servo tile from the list and the new blocks will be added to the menu in the editor.

Features:

Drive up to 16 servo motors.

Servos take power directly from the board power supply.

Standard 0.1" pitch servo connectors.

Link Standard compatible.

This board also features an on/off switch and power status LED.

Includes fitted Edge Connector for the BBC micro:bit to slot into.

Power the board via either a terminal block or servo style connector.

The 3V and GND pins are also broken out on the Link header, allowing external devices to be powered.

Code with the Microsoft MakeCode editor with custom blocks by Kitronik or with Python.

Contents:

1 x Compact 16 Servo Driver Board for the BBC micro:bit.

Dimensions:

Length: 68mm.

Width: 46.5mm.

Height: 10.6mm.

PCB Thickness: 1.6mm.

Add motor driving capability to the microbit with the Kitronik compact motor driver board for the BBC micro:bit. This motor driver board allows two motors to be driven simultaneously with forward, reverse & stop control, making it ideal for designs such as buggies. The board has a built-in short circuit, over current and thermal protection. Please note, when used with a stepper motor, half-stepping is supported - but not micro-stepping.

The board includes an integrated Edge Connector for your BBC micro:bit to slot into easily. It also features external connections to the button A and button B inputs. This allows additional switches/inputs to be connected to the motor driver board and the state of these can then be read by the BBC micro:bit.

There are 2 additional inputs/outputs. These can be used for connecting a range of parts and can be used in either digital or analogue modes.

Power is provided via either a terminal block or servo style connector, the supply is then controlled by an on/off power switch to the board. There is a green LED to indicate when the board is turned on. The board also produces a regulated 3V supply that is fed into the 40 way connector to power the inserted BBC micro:bit, removing the need to power the BBC micro:bit directly.

Kitronik has produced a set of custom blocks for the MakeCode editor to simplify using the Compact motor driver board. To add them to the editor, select the cog icon in the top right of the editor. Then, select Extensions from the drop-down menu and in the search bar type and enter Kitronik. Pick the Kitronik motor driver tile from the list and the new blocks will be added to the menu in the editor.

Features:

Ideal for designs such as buggies and other robotics projects.

Drive 2 motors with full forward, reverse and stop control.

Terminal blocks for easy connection of motors and inputs.

The 2 additional inputs/outputs can be used in either digital or analogue modes.

This board also features an on/off switch and power status LED.

Includes Edge Connector for the BBC micro:bit to slot into.

Provides regulated power to the BBC micro:bit.

Access the other BBC micro:bit pins easily and conveniently.

Program with the MakeCode editor or with python.

When used with a stepper motor, half-stepping is supported - but not micro-stepping.

Contents:

1 x Compact Motor Driver Board for the BBC micro:bit.

Dimensions:

Length: 68mm.

Width: 46.5mm.

Height: 10.6mm.

PCB Thickness: 1.6mm.