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This light-activated kit is also available as a temperature-activated project kit. The output of this board can be used to control other electronic circuits, turning them on automatically when it goes light or dark.
The board has space for an LED with a current limit resistor (both available separately) which will light when the output turns on.
The Darlington pair transistor configuration allows an output current of up to half an amp to be controlled. Operating voltage 3V to 12V (lower voltages allow for better adjustment of the switching point).
Note: This kit requires soldering.
Features:
This Light Switch Kit detects the brightness of its surroundings using a Phototransistor.
The kit acts as an automated on/off switch (light dependable) for many devices.
Contents:
1 x 1MΩ Potentiometer.
2 x BC337 NPN Transistors.
1 x Phototransistor.
1 x 220Ω Resistor.
1 x Light Activated Switch PCB
Possible applications include:
Garden light that switches on automatically at night.
Drawer alarm, which sounds when a dark drawer is opened.
Line following robot (using 2 light-activated boards).
Add line following functionality to the Kitronik MOVE mini MK2 for the BBC micro:bit with this easy to assemble add-on kit. This version of the line following add on has been designed to fit both the new :MOVE mini MK2 and the original version. The assembly instructions for both can be found in the Resources section below.
This add-on comes with all the parts required to add line following functionality to the :MOVE mini and does not require any soldering. Once built, the sensitivity of the left and right sensors can be individually tweaked to ensure smooth operation.
See the resource section below to download the line following code example we created. By default the code will cause the buggy to follow a dark line on a light background but the code can be altered to do the opposite.
There is no soldering required but the kit does require some mechanically assembly.
Features:
Add line following functionality to the :MOVE mini for the BBC micro:bit.
Can either follow a dark line on a light back ground or a light line on a dark background.
The line following sensitivity can be adjusted with a screwdriver.
No Soldering required.
Example line following code is provided.
This product is backwards compatible with the first version of :MOVE mini. There are two sets of assembly instructions in the resources section below.
Contents:
1 x :MOVE Sensor Interface for the BBC micro:bit.
1 x :MOVE Line Following board for the BBC micro:bit.
Kitronik's Linear Actuator converts the circular movement of a 180° servo (supplied) into motion in a straight line, one way and then the other. It can be mounted to a project to provide either horizontal or vertical movement.
Linear Actuators are useful for a whole host of different applications, like; robots, automated button switching, steering racks for buggies, a point switcher on a model railway, animating a diorama display, etc. Linear actuators are also used extensively in industry and in consumer products, such as; valves, cams, floppy disk drives and optical disk drives, just to name a few.
The Linear Actuator has been cut from a 5mm clear blue Perspex Sheet, the same material as used in our servo powered Klaw gripper. There are a range of mounting holes at either end of the rack including a 3mm hole, a 3mm square, and standard servo horn holes suitable for wire (1mm dia) and it has approximately 20mm of travel. It has a gear ratio of 2:3 and the stall torque of the provided servo is 1.5kg/cm at 6V and 1.3kg at 4.8V.
Features:
The Linear Actuator converts the circular movement of a 180 degree servo (supplied) into motion in a straight line.
It is supplied with a 180 degree FS90 servo and fixings.
Useful for a wide range of applications, such as; robotics, switching, animating displays and more.
Use with boards such as microbit, Arduino, or RaspberryPi.
It can be used with a number of microbit accessory boards, such as; -- Servo:Lite board for :MOVE mini.; -- Kitronik 16 Servo Driver Board for the BBC micro:bit.; -- All-in-one Robotics Board for BBC micro:bit.
The MI:sound board is a speaker board for the BBC microbit. It features on-board; speaker, CR2032 battery holder, thumbwheel volume control and an easy access on/off switch. The MI:sound board can either be powered by the CR2032 battery (provided) or via the micro:bit USB or JST connections. It has been designed to work with micro:bit V1 and micro:bit V2.
The speaker on MI:sound can be used in conjunction with the micro:bits onboard speaker or instead of. The micro:bit speaker can be turned off as there is a command/block for that in the MakeCode editor. Why would you want to? Volume! MI:sound's speaker is loud, and the potentiometer gives you control over its volume without the need to head back into the code. Super convenient!
To use the MI:sound speaker board, the BBC micro:bit should be attached using the supplied bolts, spacers and nuts. Only Pin 0, 3V and GND need to be connected. Crocodile clips can also be used.
When assembled, the MI:sound board is connected directly to the 3V, GND and P0 connections on the micro:bit. The 3V and GND connections provide power to the micro:bit and the built in buzzer is connected to P0, which is the default output pin when using the audio functions in the MakeCode software. The board has an easy to access on/off switch, which makes it easy to turn a project on and off.
Like the MI:power board, MI:sound offers an elegant solution for micro:bit projects on the move. Both boards provide power to micro:bit, feature an on/off switch and allow you to output sound. Sound though is a much bigger feature on the MI:sound board. Where the MI:power board features a buzzer, MI:sound has an actual speaker with a thumbwheel volume control. Not only is the speaker more versatile than a simple sounder, it is also much much louder. So, in brief; the MI:power board is more compact and MI:sound is better for projects where sound is an integral part of the project.
Features:
Power your BBC micro:bit from a stylish PCB.
It features an on-board speaker and it's loud!
There is a thumb wheel operated potentiometer volume control.
There is an onboard CR2032 battery holder.
The board features easy access on/off switch.
Designed to work with micro:bit V1 and micro:bit V2.
The MI:power board for the BBC micro:bit brings real portability to your wearable projects. The stylish, lightweight PCB is designed to fit snugly against the BBC micro:bit and features a built-in buzzer and 3V coin cell holder. This latest version has been redesigned to fit both the the V1 and V2 micro:bit.
When assembled, the MI:power board is connected directly to the 3V, GND and P0 connections on the micro:bit. The 3V and GND connections provide power to the micro:bit and the built-in buzzer is connected to P0, which is the default output pin when using the audio functions in the Block Editor software.
The board has an easy to access on/off switch, which makes it easy to turn a project on and off, rather than have to disconnect the power supply from the BBC micro:bit.
Once the unit is assembled and attached to the BBC micro:bit the mechanical fixings prevent the battery from being removed unless you use a screwdriver, so whatever the use, the battery will remain safely in place.
Features:
Power your BBC micro:bit from a stylish PCB.
Break free from the tether to the computer and take your project mobile.
On-Board buzzer.
Easy access on/off switch.
Great for micro:bit mood badges, to allow your micro:bit to become a handheld remote control, and much more.
This accessory is supplied with spacers, fixings and a battery.
The MI:power board for the BBC micro:bit is a stylish way to power your BBC micro:bit from a 3V coin cell. A piezo buzzer is built in and a battery is included. The MI:power board for the BBC micro:bit brings real portability to your wearable projects. The stylish, lightweight PCB is designed to fit snugly against the BBC micro:bit and features a built in buzzer and 3V coin cell holder.
When assembled, the MI:power board is connected directly to the 3V, GND and P0 connections on the micro:bit. The 3V and GND connections provide power to the micro:bit and the built in buzzer is connected to P0, which is the default output pin when using the audio functions in the Block Editor software.
The board has an easy to access on/off switch, which makes it easy to turn a project on and off, rather than have to disconnect the power supply from the BBC micro:bit. Once the unit is assembled and attached to the BBC micro:bit the mechanical fixings prevent the battery from being removed unless you use a screwdriver, so whatever the use, the battery will remain safely in place.
Kitronik's Mi:power case for BBC micro:bit and Mi:power board offers complete protection whilst retaining portability. Please Note: BBC micro:bit, and MI:power board are NOT included.
This case has been designed to protect a BBC micro:bit with our MI:power board. The case fully encloses both of the PCBs creating a rugged unit that is ideal for creating portable designs. The clear front allows the BBC micro:bit to be seen inside the case, allowing the on-board LED matrix to be viewed.
This case is easy to assemble using the nylon screws provided.
Provides excellent protection to the BBC micro:bit whilst mounted to a MI:power board.
Full access to the A and B buttons on the BBC micro:bit.
Clear case shows on-board LEDs for added functionality.
This Standard Servo is designed for use in remote controlled cars & boats, but can also be used in other applications and can be driven by a PICAXE chip or other microcontroller system.
It is very similar in design, weight and operation to the Futaba S3003 Servo and can be used as a direct lower cost alternative.
Features:
Ideal for use in radio controlled models, such as cars and boats.
Can be used as a direct lower cost replacement for the Futaba S3003 Servo.
Contents:
One standard servo with preinstalled Xshape servo horn
This FS90R Mini 360 Servo by Feetech is a great value multi-purpose micro size servo and it's ideal for use with micro-controller systems like the BBC microbit, Arduino, Raspberry Pi and PICAXE. It's miniature size also makes it great for use in radio controlled models and small robot projects.
This is a 360 degree continuous rotation servo. Its operation is very different to that of a standard servo. Instead of going to a specified angle, this servo will be static at a 1.5ms pulse (a trimmer is included to tweak this), a longer pulse gives forward rotation and a shorter pulse give backwards rotation.
The FS90R continuous rotation servo converts standard RC servo position pulses into continuous rotation speed. The default rest point is 1.5 ms, but this can be adjusted by using a small screwdriver to turn the middle-point adjustment potentiometer. Pulse widths above the rest point result in counterclockwise rotation, with speed increasing as the pulse width increases; pulse widths below the rest point result in clockwise rotation, with speed increasing as the pulse width decreases.
It comes with mounting screws and a range of horns to suit most applications. You can use any servo code, hardware or library to control these servos, so it's great for beginners who want to make things move without the need for a motor driver board. These servos are fully compatible with our Servo:Lite board which is also included in the :MOVE mini buggy kit for the BBC microbit.
The Mini Prong soil sensor is a short version of the original Prong sensor that has been specially adapted for use with the Kitronik Greenhouse Kit for BBC micro:bit. The Mini Prong soil moisture sensor for BBC microbit is a sensor board that can be connected to a BBC micro:bit with crocodile clips to monitor the moisture present in the soil. The two conductive tines are placed into the soil. Any water or moisture in the soil will conduct to give an analogue voltage that can be read by the BBC micro:bit.
Mini Prong is powered from the 3V supply of the BBC micro:bit. Use either the USB or JST connector on the BBC micro:bit to power the circuit. The board has been designed to work with croc-clips, to connect between the Mini Prong and the BBC micro:bit. When fitted to the Mini Prong moisture sensor, the micro:bit can be coded via any of the micro:bit editors, such as the Microsoft MakeCode editor. The Datasheet at the foot of this page includes technical information and a MakeCode blocks coding example.
Note: To ensure that the mini Prong moisture sensor has a long and fulfilling life, it is better to write your code to perform a moisture check every so often rather than continuously. When the check is performed continuously it promotes rapid erosion of the electrodes.
Features:
Measure soil moisture levels.
Attach to the micro:bit with crocodile clips.
Compatible with both BBC micro:bit V1 and BBC micro:bit V2.
Write code for it with any micro:bit coding editor.
Discover the Kitronik Mini Prototype Breadboard – the ultimate tool for electronics prototyping. With its compact size and versatile design, this breadboard provides a convenient platform to bring your ideas to life. It offers 170 tie points, a self-adhesive backing, and a user-friendly layout, making circuit assembly a breeze.
Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned maker, this durable and expandable breadboard is your go-to solution for unleashing your creativity in electronics prototyping. Explore the endless possibilities with the Kitronik Mini Prototype Breadboard today!
Components and wires can be placed into the board and the circuit built and tested without soldering.
Multiple boards can be interconnected.
This board has 170 tie points (components shown are not included).
These Miniature Buzzers are a low cost miniature transistor oscillator 6V buzzer with flying leads. They have a single-tone frequency of 400hz and a sound output of 75dB @ 200mm. They are rated for 4V - 8V (6V nominal) and a current of 25mA and the driver circuitry is built in. These buzzers are supplied as a pack of 10.
The buzzer unit is L23mm x W17mm x H15.5mm, with fixing centres at 27.5mm, which gives a total length measurement of 33.5mm. The colour-coded (red & black) flying leads are 100mm. To ensure optimum performance and to protect the buzzer, ensure that the supply (e.g. batteries) is connected in the correct configuration.
Features:
Low-cost miniature transistor oscillator 6V buzzer with 100mm flying leads.
They have a single-tone frequency of 400hz and a sound output of 75dB @ 200mm.
Driver circuitry is built in.
Rated for 4V - 8V (6V nominal) and a current of 25mA.
L23mm x W17mm x H15mm, with fixing centres at 27.5mm, which gives a total length measurement of 33.5mm.
Version 3 is the newest version of our best selling Mono Amplifier Kit that can be used with any personal stereo equipment, including MP3 players, making it an ideal kit choice for an amplifier case design project.
It uses an NCP2890 audio amplifier IC which is pre-mounted on the underside of the board (see image below) and can output 1.0W of power. The NCP2890 is an audio power amplifier designed for portable communication device applications such as mobile phone applications and PDAs. The IC also features an onboard “Pop and Click” at startup and closedown Noise Protection Circuit.
The kit is supplied with a pre-built jack cable, an 8ohm 66mm speaker, and a AA battery pack and can run off any voltage from 2.2 to 5.5 Volts (Absolute Maximum 6V). For a full list of parts, see the Contents section below.
Previous versions of this amp included a PP3 power connection and were designed to operate around 9V, V3.0 has been designed for use with 2 x AA batteries. There are several advantages to using AA batteries over PP3, they include; AA batteries are much cheaper, more readily available and will also last significantly longer than PP3 batteries, anything up to ten times longer.
Features:
Great value electronic project kit.
Works with any stereo equipment, including computers, phones, and tablets that can accept the jack lead.
Contents:
1 x 15K Resistor.
1 x 100K Resistor.
1 x Ceramic Disk Capacitor 100nF.
2 x Capacitor, Electrolytic, 50V, 1uF.
1 x 3.5mm Mono Jack Lead, 50cm length.
1 x 8 ohm 66mm Speaker.
1 x AA battery Cage with Leads.
1 x Mono Amplifier PCB with pre-installed NCP2890 audio amplifier IC.
Version 3 is the newest version of Kitronik's best selling pre-built Mono Amplifier Kit that can be used with any personal stereo equipment, including MP3 players, making it an ideal kit choice for an amplifier case design project.
It uses an NCP2890 audio amplifier IC which can output 1.0W of power. The NCP2890 is an audio power amplifier designed for portable communication device applications such as mobile phone applications and PDAs. The IC also features an onboard “Pop and Click” at startup and closedown Noise Protection Circuit.
The kit comes pre-built and is supplied with a pre-built jack cable, an 8ohm 66mm speaker, and a AA battery pack and can run off any voltage from 2.2 to 5.5 Volts (Absolute Maximum 6V). For a full list of parts, see the Contents section below.
All that is required is to solder the jack lead, speaker & battery cage to the board and you are good to go. Previous versions of this amp included a PP3 power connection and were designed to operate around 9V, V3.0 has been designed for use with 2 x AA batteries. There are several advantages to using AA batteries over PP3, they include; AA batteries are much cheaper, more readily available and will also last significantly longer than PP3 batteries, anything up to ten times longer.
Features:
Pre-built kit allows you to concentrate on product design rather than assembly.
Great value electronic project kit.
Works with any stereo equipment, including computers, phones, and tablets that can accept the jack lead.
With this, the latest version of the Kitronik Bulldozer add-on for :MOVE mini MK2 for the BBC microbit, everyone's favourite little programmable robot buggy just got much better. Robots often do more than just :MOVE from A to B, and with this add-on so can :MOVE mini.
Although this add on has been designed to work with :MOVE mini MK2 it can also be fitted to the original :MOVE mini. Kitronik have produced two sets of build instructions as there is a slightly different procedure for each. The MK1 and MK2 build instructions can both be found in the resources section below.
Previously on :MOVE mini, we; drew shapes, controlled it via bluetooth, controlled it with a second microbit, and we also coded a variety of light shows. Now, it can totally lift and carry stuff too!
This self assembly bulldozer add-on kit is made from the same materials as :MOVE mini MK2, designed in keeping with the :MOVE mini aesthetic, and also comes with the servo required to move the bulldozer add-on up and down.
There is a very simple Servo:Lite board hack that enables the control of the third servo, you can find out how here. Once the kit is fully assembled, the bulldozer arm can be coded with the Microsoft MakeCode Editor.
Note: In order to use this accessory you must enable the third servo functionality to be able to connect the third servo to the Servo:Lite board, some soldering is required in order to do this. The header pins required for this are supplied with this kit. Also, enabling the third servo disables the onboard ZIP LEDs. If you undo the third servo hack and return the board to its original state, the onboard ZIP LEDs will be re-enabled. We have produced a short guide showing how to enable the third servo and how to revert this change, read it here.
Features:
When attached to :MOVE mini this kit offers a fun introduction to the world of DIY robotics.
Code it with the Microsoft MakeCode Editor.
Use in conjunction with an App and control it over Bluetooth.
Use the radio function and a second microbit as a controller.
Add line following to your BBC microbit Robot/buggy projects with the :Move Line Following Board for BBC micro:bit. Although designed with the :MOVE mini in mind, this board can be used to add line following to any micro:bit buggy. If adding line following to the :MOVE mini, you will need the Line Following add-on for :MOVE mini instead. This is because the fixings for the :MOVE mini are not included in this kit.
The board can be used to either follow a dark line on a light background or a light line on a dark background. For best results, ensure there is approx. 5mm clearance between the bottom of the board and the driving surface. The sensitivity of the line following can be adjusted via the two onboard pots, one for each detector. The same pots are also used to change the type of line that will be followed; to detect darker, turn the pot clockwise and to detect lighter, turn the pot anti-clockwise.
The board has an operating voltage (Vcc) of 3V and is rated for a max current of less than 1mA. There are two output channels via a 5 pin output that has the following configuration; 0V / Left Detector / 3V / Right Detector / 0V.
Features:
Add line following to your microbit Robot/buggy.
Can be attached directly to the underside of the :MOVE mini.
Can either follow a dark line on a light background or a light line on a dark background.
The line following sensitivity can be adjusted with a screwdriver.
The Kitronik :MOVE mini buggy kit Mark 2 for the BBC micro:bit is a fun introduction to robotics. Once built it can be coded for a variety of fun activities.
The Kitronik :MOVE mini MK 2 buggy kit for the BBC micro:bit is the latest version of our ever popular :MOVE mini that provides a fun introduction to robotics. The :MOVE mini is a 2 wheeled robot that is suitable for autonomous operation, remote control projects via a Bluetooth application or being controlled using a second BBC micro:bit as a controller via the microbits radio functionality.
With this Bumper add-on for:MOVE mini for the BBC microbit MK2, everyone's favorite little programmable robot buggy just got much better. If you were looking for an add-on that allows for competitive games, then this is the add-on for you.
This version of the bumper add on has been designed to fit both the new :MOVE mini MK2 and the original version. The assembly instructions for both can be found in the Resources section below. This self assembly Bumper add-on kit is made from the same materials as :MOVE mini MK2 and has been designed in keeping with the :MOVE mini aesthetic. Once the add-on has been attached to :MOVE mini MK2, the buggy can now easily be used for competitive games involving a ball or a puck, football and hockey spring to mind.
Features:
This attachment can be fitted quickly and easily.
MOVE mini MK2 will be able to move balls and pucks.
Allows for competitive team games such as football and hockey.
This product is backwards compatible with the first version of :MOVE mini.
Expand the scope of your :MOVE mini Robotics projects to include sensory input via our :MOVE Sensor Interface Board for the BBC microbit. The board acts as a breakout board for the microbit while it is attached to a Servo:Lite board and allows you to add things such as line following boards, ultrasonic sensors, and much more.
Sensory input can allow for your projects to become more autonomous as they react to their surroundings and perform actions based on this. There is no soldering required, the board is screwed directly to the BBC microbit and Servo:Lite assembly with the five screws that are supplied with the board.
Features:
Add external sensor input to the BBC microbit.
Expand the scope and function of your :MOVE mini Robots.
Adding sensors to :MOVE mini allows it to react to its environment.
Learn how to bend sound to your will with the Noise Pack add-on for the Kitronik Inventors Kit for the BBC micro:bit. The pack, in conjunction with the Inventors kit and a microbit, contains all you need to build the 5 exciting experiments contained within.
You will learn how to build and code musical instruments, amplifiers, and EQs, including High and Low Pass Filters (HPF/LPF). Who needs expensive Pultecs or Console Channel Strips when you've got some components, a microbit, and some know how! The pack brings together electronics and code in the most noblest of causes, making noise! We're going to make a noise and then we're going to amplify it!
Features:
A fun and exciting add-on pack for the Kitronik Inventors Kit for the micro:bit.
Learn how to manipulate sound, build instruments, amplify your sounds, and how to shape your sounds with Filtering and EQ.
Learn how to build and code the following 5 experiments; -- Varying The Tone With A Piezo Buzzer. -- Building A Mono Amplifier. -- Touch Control. -- The Digital Trumpet . -- Equalise Your Sound.
If you have a robotics project or buggy featuring geared hobby motors, these 5 spoke injection moulded ABS wheels are the perfect wheel for the job! They fit directly onto the geared hobby motors TT style shaft and can be screw fixed firmly in place. The ABS used is very lightweight and has excellent mechanical qualities. As such, the wheels are extremely durable and very difficult to break. As they are made from ABS the wheels can be fully recycled.
The wheels are supplied with rubber o-rings that when pushed onto the wheel act as tyres. When fitted, the o-rings will not come off accidentally. A concerted effort is required to remove them.
Features:
Sturdy 5 Spoke design.
Injection moulded with matte green ABS.
The ABS used is lightweight and has very good mechanical properties making them durable and difficult to break.
Supplied with rubber 0-rings that fit to the wheel and act as tyers.
Can also be used as a drive pulley for projects such as a ferris wheel or lazy Susan.
Push fit for TT shaft geared hobby motors. The wheel can then be screw fixed to the motor to ensure it stays in place.