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The Terminal Breakout board for the BBC microbit does exactly what it says on the tin. It breaks out all of the signal and power pins on the microbit to user friendly terminal blocks. No more untangling M/M or M/F jumper cables from the hastily tidied collection stashed in the corner of your drawer. Just cut a length of wire from one of your more tidy spools, strip off a bit of shielding and screw it into place in the appropriate terminal block. And, if you need to move your project for any reason, having the wires screwed in place means that you can do it without having to deal with the jumper connections that didn't survive the move. Build your circuit only once!
It features a terminal block breakout point for each BBC micro:bit IO pin, a switch-controlled input power terminal block, two output power terminal blocks (fed through power from the switched input) and Link compatible connections for other BBC micro:bit accessory boards. Power is provided via the input terminal block. The board has no voltage regulator, or overvoltage protection, so the supply voltage. MUST NOT exceed the rated supply of 3.3V for the BBC micro:bit.
Note: If the micro:bit is powered via its USB connector, there will be no power at the 3.3V terminal block output connections – this is to provide some overcurrent protection for the micro:bit. To use the Terminal Breakout board, the BBC micro:bit needs to be firmly inserted into the edge connector in the centre of the board. The BBC micro:bit can face in either direction and all the terminal blocks will be fully functional.
Features:
It breaks out all of the signal and power pins on the microbit to user friendly terminal blocks.
Build permanent circuits that you move without worrying about jumper wires becoming detatched.
It features a switch controlled power block and two output power terminal blocks.
There is also built in overcurrent protection what using the USB connection to transfer data to the microbit.
The microbit connects to the board via an edge connector that the microbit slots directly into, either way around.
The board complies to the Link Standard that all Kitronik branded microbit accessories conform to.
This is the perfect speaker for projects that produce sound but where space is tight or where the speaker needs to be discreet. These speakers work well with the BBC microbit; you can code the microbit to play music or emit a beep as an alarm and this little speaker will do an admirable job.
This a 0.25W, 8ohm speaker is only 40mm in diameter and just over 4mm thick making it very similar in size to those found in talking greeting cards, you could even design a microbit talking greeting card that has the built in micro:bit as a present as well as part of the card.
Features:
8ohm speaker that is ideal for use with the BBC microbit.
4mm thick, making it ideal for use as a discreet speaker.
With this, the latest version of Kitronik's Tipper Truck 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.
This self assembly Tipper Truck add-on kit is made from the same materials as :MOVE mini, designed in keeping with the :MOVE mini aesthetic, and also comes with the servo required to move the Tipper Truck trailer 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 Tipper Truck 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. Kitronik 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 MK2 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.
The RGB LED Strip is a board designed for low power lighting applications, such as mood lamps, edge-lit signs, or accent lights. Its discreet size and straightforward layout make it perfect for creating custom lighting enclosures. The board has a micro USB power connector and has been designed so that power requirements are within the supply rating of a computer USB port (under 100mA). This means you can power it conveniently from a computer/laptop or a suitable power supply.
The PCB is approximately 80mm long and 8mm wide, featuring a single M3 mounting hole and flat underside allowing for easy securing within custom enclosures. The USB connector projects approximately 2mm from the end of the PCB. The end mounted switch is used to step between lighting patterns and turn off the LEDs. A remote switch can be connected in parallel with the PCB switch, via the pads provided, to allow remote mounting within an enclosure. The remote switch should be momentary, normally open. The use of a non-momentary switch may result in unpredictable operation.
The 5 full-colour RGB LEDs are mounted on the boards centre line and are driven by a small onboard chip which is pre-programmed to deliver 4 patterns, selected by pressing the button to step through them:
A great option for producing custom enclosures.
A rainbow fade that slowly fades through different colours.
Pressing the button will stop the fade on the current colour.
Pressing again will start a brightness fade (up and down) centred around the current colour.
Another press changes to an RGB chasing pattern.
A further press turns off the LEDs.
Pressing the button once more will bring the sequence back to the first rainbow fade pattern.
Features:
A low power lighting solution ideal for creating custom enclosures for the desktop.
Featuring 5 full-colour RGB LEDs with 4 different user-selectable lighting patterns.
Advance through patterns with end mounted tactile button.
Add your own momentary switch in parallel for remote mounting on your projects.
The board is approx. 80mm long and 8mm wide.
There is a single M3 mounting hole and the underside of the board is completely flat, allowing for technically simple enclosure designs.
Power the board via the end mounted USB connector.
Forward current is typically 60mA at 5V, peak < 90mA.
These wheels are specifically designed for use with FS90R micro continuous rotation servo and also fit the Mini 360 degree continuous rotation servo. The wheel presses onto the servo spline just like a typical servo horn, and the small screw included with the FS90R accessory pack for mounting servo horns should be used to hold the wheel in place.
The wheels have silicone press fit tyres and measure 60mm in diameter.
Features:
Silicone press fit tyres.
Ideal for use with a Mini 360 degree continuos rotation servo.
This wheel is designed to 'push fit' on to our matching geared hobby motor. They have a solid plastic wheel rim and rubber tread tyre. They are perfect for creating your own buggy design.
Features:
Solid plastic wheel rim.
Rubber tread tyre.
Compatible with our geared hobby motor.
Contents:
1 x Wheel for Geared Hobby Motor.
Dimensions:
Overall diameter: 68mm.
Wheel diameter: 51.8mm.
Tyre width: 27mm (30mm including push fit connector).
Each of these new ZIP Circles has 12 individually addressable RGB LED’s. Each LED can be controlled independently and all LEDs are connected using the same three wire bus. Each LED can produce a full spectrum of colours independent to all of the other LEDs on the bus. Each ZIP LED has a Red, Green and Blue element within the LED, and each of these can achieve 256 levels of brightness. This results in 16,777,216 possible output colours. Multiple ZIP LEDs can be connected to produce longer strings/strips.
The LEDs used are based on the WS2812B part which is compatible with any WS2812B driver code. They can also be coded in the MakeCode Block/Javascript editor.
Features:
Simple 3 wire connection for all LEDs.
Compatible with any WS2812B driver code.
They can be coded with the Microsoft MakeCode Editor for the BBC microbit.
Add some colour to your next coding project with our new Halo board for the BBC micro:bit. The Halo has 24 ZIP LEDs, which are individually addressable full-colour LEDs. This means that each LED can display a huge spectrum of colours, allowing amazing colourful effects to be achieved.
The Halo bolts directly onto the BBC micro:bit using five bolts which are secure and robust. The board also has extension connector pads (0.1” pitch) allowing more ZIP LEDs to be connected. The P1 and P2 micro:bit pins are also broken out to 0.1" pads along with power and GND. This allows for additional connections to low power components such as sensors and switches.
The Halo takes a supply voltage of 3.5V-5V and provides a regulated power supply to BBC micro:bit. Power can be connected using the JST input using a 3xAAA battery holder, LiPo battery, or JST lead. Alternatively, you can solder a power supply directly to the solder pads on the PCB. The LEDs used are based on the WS2812B part which is compatible with any WS2812B driver code. They can also be coded in the MakeCode Block/Javascript editor.
Features:
Halo has 24 individually addressable ZIP LEDs.
Compatible with Adafruit NeoPixel and other WS2812B driver code.
Each of Kitronik's new ZIP sticks has 5 individually addressable RGB LED’s. Each LED can be controlled independently and all LEDs are connected using the same three wire bus. Each LED can produce a full spectrum of colours independent to all of the other LEDs on the bus. Each ZIP LED has a Red, Green and Blue element within the LED, and each of these can achieve 256 levels of brightness. This results in 16,777,216 possible output colours. Multiple ZIP LEDs can be connected to produce longer strings/strips.
The LEDs used are based on the WS2812B part which is compatible with any WS2812B driver code. They can also be coded in the MakeCode Block/Javascript editor.
Features:
Simple 3 wire connection for all LEDs.
Compatible with Adafruit NeoPixel and other WS2812B driver code.
This add-on pack for the Kitronik Inventors Kit for the BBC microbit provides the perfect way to learn about the wonderful world of ZIP LEDs. These LEDs are simple to control and can be used to produce a whole range of fantastic colours. Most consumer electronics heavily rely on LEDs, as LEDs are a great way of providing instant visual feedback for the user. With this add-on pack, you will learn how to write code to take control of ZIP LEDs and also learn how to make ZIP LEDs respond to input from components such as potentiometers and sensors. There are ten experiments, 9 in the booklet and one online, that will help you develop the skills needed to add visual feedback to your projects.
ZIP LEDs are individually addressable RGB LEDs. The name is a nod to the ZIP postal codes used in the US. Each LED can be controlled independently and all LEDs are connected using the same three-wire bus. Each LED can produce a full spectrum of colours, independently of other LEDs on the same bus. ZIP LEDs are based on the WS2812B part and are often referred to as NeoPixel’s (which is an Adafruit trademark) and are compatible with Adafruit NeoPixel and other WS2812B driver code. They can be coded for the microbit in both MakeCode Blocks and MicroPython.
Features:
Learn how to control ZIP LED colours.
Learn how to move a light through any number of ZIP LEDs.
Learn how to control ZIP LEDs independently.
Learn how to make ZIP LEDs respond to input from electronic components and sensors.
The Kitronik ZIP Tile is an 8 x 8 display panel for the BBC micro:bit. It can scroll text, show all the colours of the rainbow (and more) and multiple Tiles can be linked up to make even bigger displays! It features 64 colour addressable LEDs arranged in an 8 x 8 grid, ZIP LED expansion points on the left, right and top of the board, and the ability to connect a BBC micro:bit with both bolts and croc clips. It also breaks out P1 & P2 to standard 0.1” (2.54mm) footprints. Each of these pins also have the required supply voltage and GND pads.
Power is provided via a JST connector on the rear of the board. The board produces a regulated supply that is fed into the 3V and GND connections to power the connected BBC micro:bit, removing the need to power it separately. To protect the BBC micro:bit if power is supplied through it, the ZIP LEDs will not illuminate.
To use the ZIP Tile, the micro:bit needs to be connected to at least the GND, 3V and Pin 0 connections on the ZIP Tile. The BBC micro:bit can be connected via board-mounted nuts and M3 bolts (make sure the provided spacer is placed between the BBC micro:bit and the ZIP Tile if connecting on the rear), or croc clips. See Datasheetfor detailed images. The Tile is supplied with 5 M3x12 countersunk screws and 5 plastic spacers. These are used to attach the BBC micro:bit to the ZIP Tile, with the spacers going in-between the Tile and BBC micro:bit.
Features:
The ZIP Tile is an 8 x 8 display panel for the BBC micro:bit.
Featuring 64 addressable full-colour LEDs.
It has ZIP LED expansion points on the left, right and top of the board that allow for making larger displays.
Connect to a BBC micro:bit with both bolts (supplied) and croc clips.
It also breaks out P1 & P2 to standard 0.1” (2.54mm) footprints.
To protect the BBC micro:bit if power is supplied through it, the ZIP LEDs will not illuminate.
We have developed custom code blocks for the MakeCode Editor.
This Fitec Mini Servo is a great value multi-purpose micro size servo that is 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.
This servo can rotate approximately 180 degrees, 90 in each direction and 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.
Note:
Although the stated operating voltage for this servo is outside of the the specs for the microbit, we use this servo with the microbit regularly with no issues.
Features:
Great value miniature Fitec servo.
Control horns included.
This servo has an operating voltage between 4.8V - 6V
The Simple Robotics Kit is a ready-to-use classroom solution that brings electronics, coding, and physics together in one compact teaching resource. Designed to make lesson planning effortless, this all-in-one set includes reusable hardware and a suite of editable teaching materials developed by educators and tested in real classrooms.
With a focus on affordability, durability, and ease of use, this kit supports teachers in delivering engaging lessons across Design & Technology, Computing, and Physics. The learning resources are aligned with key curriculum areas, while also promoting creativity, experimentation, and broader personal development by showing students how STEM applies across multiple subjects.
All included lesson materials are teacher-friendly and adaptable, with technicians’ notes, step-by-step lesson plans, worksheets, and editable files in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and PDF formats. A quick-start guide is also provided, helping educators get up and running quickly, with information on using the micro:bit, setting up the kit, and trying out coding examples.
The included robots are powered by the BBC micro:bit and use the Klip Motor Driver Board—no soldering required. Assembly is simple using crocodile clips, and projects can be coded in a variety of programming languages, making the kit suitable for all ability levels.
Cross-Curricular Applications
Design & Technology – Focus on planning, building, and problem-solving.
Computing – Code the robot’s movement using logic and sequencing.
Physics – Explore motion, speed, and velocity with hands-on experiments.
STEM Clubs & Open Days – Spark curiosity and creativity with fun robotics challenges.
What's in the Box?
Includes 11 full electronic sets (10 for students, 1 for teacher use), stored in a large reusable Gratnells tray:
1 x Klip Motor Driver Board for BBC micro:bit
2 x Clippable TT Motor Boards (with cable tie and screws)
Display meaningful output from your micro:bit project with the Kitronik :VIEW Graphics128 OLED display. The Kitronik :VIEW Graphics128 OLED display gives the user the ability to add a monochrome 128x64 display to the BBC micro: bit. The onboard edge connector allows the micro:bit to slot into the board without any additional fixings. The board also features a micro:bit style I/O connector which means it can be slotted into any other micro:bit accessory that has a slot for inserting a micro:bit. All of the pins from the BBC micro:bit are tracked through to provide the edge pads with the full usage of the BBC micro:bit, with the addition of a display. As the micro:bit slots directly into the board, no tools, fixings, or soldering are required.
Power to the board can be provided via the edge connector or from the micro:bit. The board requires a 3V supply and has no voltage protection on the board. The board features an LED to indicate when the board has power. With every display, pixel turned on the board has a maximum power draw of 40mA. The 128x64 display uses the SSD1306 driver on an I2C interface. At the centre of the board are the breakout pads for the I2C lines, along with two ground pads and a 3V power pad. These pads are on a 2.54mm pitch, which means they will fit either wire or a pin header for jumper cables (not provided). This can be used by those who wish to add more I2C devices and functionality. It is possible to change the default I2C address of the board (see the Selecting Display section of this Datasheet for more details).
Features:
Add a monochrome 128x64 OLED display to the micro:bit.
The micro:bit slots into the onboard edge connector.
The board features a micro:bit style I/O connector allowing it to be slotted into other micro:bit accessories.
It can be coded with MakeCode blocks and with Python.
Kitronik has created custom MakeCode blocks.
Kitronik has created a GitHub repo for custom Python functions.
It can be powered via the edge connector or by the micro:bit.
Requires a 3V supply.
The board features a power indicator LED.
It is possible to change the default I2C address of the board.
This pack of general-purpose terminal style screwdrivers are perfect for working with boards/devices that feature terminal style connectors. These screwdrivers are supplied as a pack of 10 and all 10 screwdrivers feature identical red coloured handles. Terminal block connectors are a great solderless solution for wiring projects up and a set of terminal style screwdrivers are a must for every workshop.
The screwdrivers are approximately 80mm in length, with the split between handle and shaft an even 50/50 at approximately 40mm each. Small enough to be super convenient and large enough to be perfect for the job in hand. Although small, the striking red coloured handles will enable you to spot them straight away; on a cluttered desktop, in a tool drawer, or any other typical tool discarding spot! As you know, it's always much easier to look for one colour at a time!
Features:
Perfect for working with boards/devices that feature terminal style connectors.
Supplied as a pack of 10.
80mm total length, with a 50/50 split between handle and shaft.
All ten screwdrivers have striking red coloured handles.
Easy to use and easy to spot.
Many of our accessory boards for Pico and micro:bit feature terminal style connectors and these screwdrivers are the perfect fit.
The EdCreate Edison robot creator’s kit is a 5-in-1 expansion pack construction system. Designed to work with the Edison robot, EdCreate enriches student's STEM education experience through interactive engineering and programming projects. The EdCreate Edison robot creator’s kit is a construction system consisting of 115 interlocking building blocks, pegs, gears, and other parts. The individual EdCreate pieces are designed with studs and holes which are compatible with Edison robots and any other LEGO brick compatible building system.
The EdCreate system can be used with Edison robots to complete five EdBuild projects: the EdTank, the EdDigger, the EdRoboClaw, the EdCrane, and the EdPrinter. EdCreate can also be used in a wide range of open-ended engineering, design and programming challenges. Open-ended projects, including the EdCreate EdChallenges, promote creative problem solving and give students opportunities to find STEM applications to real-world scenarios.
Features:
5-in-1 expansion pack for the Edison Robot.
115 interlocking building blocks, pegs, gears, and other parts.
Complete five EdBuild projects: the EdTank, the EdDigger, the EdRoboClaw, the EdCrane, and the EdPrinter.
Compatible with Edison robots and any other LEGO brick compatible building system.
Contents:
115 interlocking building blocks, pegs, gears, and other parts.
A board for prototyping circuits. 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 400 tie points.
Size: 82mm x 54mm
Did you know the name bread board comes from early days of prototyping when nails would be hammered in to a breadboard and components and wires wrapped around them. Compatible with:
Add obstacle detection to your robotics, electronics, or Arduino project. This module has been specially selected to work on the voltage range typically found with the Arduino range of products. This economical sensor provides 2cm to 400cm of non-contact measurement functionality with a ranging accuracy that can reach up to 3mm. Each HC-SR04 module includes an ultrasonic transmitter, a receiver and a control circuit.
There are only four pins that you need to worry about on the HC-SR04: VCC, Trig, Echo and GND. VCC and GND are for power and Trig, Echo and GND are for your signal. GND is in with the signal set since it's needed for a baseline. You can easily add this to your project and even use with the microbit if you use a separate 5V power supply.
Features:
Add obstacle detection to your robotics, electronics, or Arduino project.
It can also be added to micro:bit projects provided a separate power supply is used.
It provides 2cm to 400cm of non-contact measurement functionality
It has ranging accuracy that can reach 3mm.
Each HC-SR04 module includes an ultrasonic transmitter, a receiver and a control circuit.
This is 1.5m USB 2.0 Type A plug to mini B lead. It is suitable for both data transfer and charging/powering purposes.
The lead is compatible with a wide range of devices, such as certain brands of; digital camera, smartphones, hand held consoles or any other device that utilizes Type A plug to mini B type connections.
Features:
1.5 metre in length.
Type A plug to mini B lead.
It is suitable for Data transfer and charging/powering purposes.
This battery cage houses four AA batteries and features a PP3 clip connection. This allows for quick and easy removal from a project.
The batteries are arranged in a 2 over two configuration to allow for a relatively small footprint, which will make it easier to accommodate inside enclosures where space is at a premium as the cage is a little more than 1 AA battery in length.
Features:
Houses 4 x AA batteries.
Features a PP3 clip connector.
Arranged in a 2 over two configuration for a smaller footprint.
These are 20cm long jumpers with female connectors on both ends. Use these to jumper from any male header on any board to any other female header. Multiple jumpers can be installed next to one another on a 0.1" (2.54mm) header.
Features:
Female to Female connectors.
20cm Long.
For use with breakout boards with a standard 0.1" (2.54mm) pin spacing.
Great value starter soldering iron kit. Everything you need to start soldering in one handy pack, including a 30W mains powered soldering iron.
Contents:
1 x 30W Soldering iron.
1 x Safety stand.
1 x Desoldering pump.
Lead free solder.
Watch this video below for an explanation of some of the components in the kit (please note: not all items in the video are included in this kit, see contents list for exact contents).
This 30cm servo extension cable has three 22-AWG wires joining a male Futaba J connector and a female JR connector. Since a female JR connector can be plugged into a male Futaba J connector, each end of the cable is compatible with both Futaba and JR-style connections; this cable will work as an extension cable in either system or as an adapter between systems, and it is compatible with almost all of the servos in the Kitronik range
The connectors have contacts on a 0.1" spacing, and each wire is comprised of 60 strands, making this cable more flexible than standard servo cables.
Features:
Compatible with all standard servo types including a Mini 180 degree servo.
Also compatible with a Mini 360 degree continous rotation servo.
Servo cable colour convention:
Brown or black = ground (GND, battery negative terminal).
Red = servo power (Vservo, battery positive terminal).
Orange, yellow, white, or blue = servo control signal line
This simple yet effective Grove buzzer module is a standard board mounted piezo sounder. It can be added to a digital output and will emit a tone when the output is high. It can also be attached to an analogue pulse width modulation (PWM) output and can generate various tones and effects. It has an operating voltage of between 3.3V - 5V and the board is fitted with a standard Grove connector.
Features:
Add sound to your Grove projects with this plug and play module.
A piezo buzzer module that can used with both digital and analogue outputs.