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).
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: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.
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.
This Kitronik MI:pro Protector Case for the BBC micro:bit has been designed to work with both the original Micro:bit V1and the new Micro:bit V2and continues in the traditions of our earlier cases. The cases are designed to keep the micro:bit safe, fully useable, and to offer the freedom of not being tethered to a computer.
If a battery holder is attached to the back it can also can be stood neatly on a desk and it also features large and easy to read labels for the A and B buttons. This case provides full access to the bottom pins on the BBC micro:bit so the Edge Connector Breakout Board for the BBC Micro:bit can be used. One of the key features of the micro:bit is its physical size and this case has been designed with that in mind. It's as compact as we could make it, whilst still offering protection for the micro:bit.
The case is also supplied with a sticky fixer pad so that you can attach a battery holder to the rear of the case, such as can be found in our BBC micro:bit Starter Kit. When a battery holder is used, micro:bit projects can go wherever you go. Even with a battery holder attached, the case is still palm-sized and portable.
Note: This case requires assembly, full instructions can be found in the resources section below.
Features:
Provides excellent protection to the BBC micro:bit whilst allowing access to the bottom pins.
Full access to the A and B buttons on the BBC micro:bit.
Attach a battery cage to the rear of the case with the supplied sticky fixer.
Full access to pins and connections including the micro USB connector.
Clear case material shows the on-board LEDs in perfect clarity.
The case is compatible with versions 1 and 2 of the micro:bit.
When used in conjunction with a battery holder, micro:bit projects can be fully mobile.
Contents:
4 x M3 Cheese Head Nylon Machine Screw.
1 x Sticky Fixer Pad.
4 x M3 Nylon Full Nut.
Laser-cut parts; -- 1 x Back Mounting Plate. -- 2 x Mid-layer Parts. -- 1 x Mid-layer Plate. -- 1 x Front Plate.
This is a through-hole version of the popular SparkFun Electronics Simon Says kit. The kit lets you make your own Simon Says game, where you have to copy a pattern that gets more and more difficult until you fail to copy it correctly. This version comes with an ATmega328 processor that is pre-programmed with the Simon Says code (the source code is provided below if you want to re-write it!). All components are through-hole, making this kit great for beginners. When building this kit, you'll have a chance to solder a 28-pin microprocessor, LEDs, battery clips and more.
After you have successfully assembled the kit, you will have a greater knowledge of through-hole soldering and the tools, techniques, and terminology required to populate your own PCB prototype. You will have a development platform with 5 outputs (LEDs and buzzer), 5 inputs (buttons), and serial for debugging. And, of course, you'll have your very own Simon game! Checkout the great assembly instructions. The kit even includes batteries! Assembly time varies, but for a true beginner with no soldering experience, the kit can take 20-40 minutes to assemble.
Kit Includes:
1x ATmega328 - pre-programmed with Simon firmware
1x Buzzer
2x 0.1μF Cap
1x 10K Resistor
4x LEDs (blue, yellow, red, green)
2x Slide Switch
4x Battery Clips
2x AA Batteries
1x Button pad
1x Bezel
4x Standoffs and screws
1x Assembly instructions.
Note: This ATmega328 comes pre-programmed with the Simon code as well as the STK500 serial bootloader. This serial bootloader will allow you to re-program the Simon game using the Arduino development environment if you want to change the code for your own. There is not direct support under the Arduino IDE but the 'LilyPad Arduino w/ ATmega328' should allow you to reprogram the board using Arduino. You will need a serial to USB converter such as the Breakout Board for FT232RL USB to Serial to program the reprogram the board from the Arduino environment.
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.
The Makey Makey STEM Pack – Classroom Invention Literacy Kit is designed with classroom collaborations in mind. The STEM Pack comes with 12 Makey Makey Classics plus loads of extra parts that will come in handy when students want to invent something even bigger. Educators appreciate the convenience of the additional accessories provided in a larger storage case. (Makey Makey works with Chromebooks, Windows, Mac OS, and many flavors of Linux (Ubuntu, etc.)
The Makey Makey STEM Pack contains:
12 Makey Makey Boards
12 USB Cables
147 (18 in) Alligator Clips
12 (6ft) Alligator Clips
144 Ruggedized Connector Wires
12 (6ft) Connector Wires
12 Makey Makey Optimized Pencils
12 Visual Project Start Guides
1 Printed Educator’s Guide
For instructional convenience, each of the 12 Makey Makeys in the STEM Pack has its own box that comes out of the case containing the Makey Makey, USB cable, 7 alligator clips, and visual how-to booklet. These boxes save precious time during set up and clean up, giving your students more time to invent!
The Monk Makes Air Quality Kit for micro:bit is based around the Monk Makes Air Quality Sensor. This add-on for the microbit measures the quality of the air in a room - how stale the air is. The outputs of the Air Quality Sensor board are analogue: one for temperature and one for eCO2 (estimated carbon dioxide). These outputs can be read by a micro:bit and either displayed, for instance, as an air quality meter or logged over a period of time for all sorts of interesting experiments.
As well as the Air Quality Sensor itself, the kit also includes a set of alligator clip leads to connect it to the micro:bit and also a Speaker for micro:bit that can be connected to provide a warning of low air quality. A full-colour 24-page booklet of instructions is also included.
To measure both temperature and air quality, the Air Quality Sensor requires four connections to the micro:bit: GND and 3V (to supply it with power) and two of the other micro:bit rings for the temperature and eCO2 readings. It does not matter which colours you use for the leads, but it is a good idea to stick to black for GND, red for 3V and any other colours for the other two leads. This just makes it less likely that you will accidentally connect power the wrong way around – although if you do make that mistake, don't worry, it won't damage the board.
The STEAM Starter kit is a personal sized building set with 230 pieces to build several small towers, moving mechanical cranes and arms. The building set comes with 5 different precut straw sizes and 4 color-coded connectors organized in the box.
Play = Learning – extend learning at home for young makers and build creative thinking skills to invent anything you can imagine.
Self-Oriented Learning – an introduction for teachers, librarians, and STEM educators to follow along on Strawbees Learning platform and professional development experiences.
Different lengths & color-coded pieces – there are 4 types of connectors and 5 different cut straw lengths cut all color-coded making it easy to follow the activity instructions.
All materials are custom-made, durable, and reusable – finish building, disassemble, and begin a new project.
This is the latest version of the MeArm Robot Arm, developed to be the world's most accessible learning tool and smallest coolest robot arm.
The MeArm comes as a flat pack robot arm kit, that you can build with nothing but a screwdriver and enthusiasm. It is a great kit to get you started in the world of programming, electronics, robotics and engineering! It has been described as the "Perfect Project for Beginners" by the website Lifehacker.
The full kit includes everything you need to get started. A MeArm robot arm kit, Brains Board - for programming, Joystick controller and battery pack (batteries not included!). Just MeArm is a kit for those who want to build their own Brains and controllers and comprises of a set of laser cut acrylic parts, all the screws and nuts you need, and four servo motor
Micro:bit breakout board 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 levels for some GPIO ports, which makes micro:bit available to be adapted to 5V sensors.
FEATURES
Input voltage: 3.3V(powered by the edge connector of micro:bit)
Extend all the GPIO ports(P0~P16, P19~P20).
Beneath each I/O port, there are pins for VCC and GND. These pins are differentiated by different colors, which enable you to connect your extension module easily. The spread of pins is fully compatible with the Octopus series products.
With a voltage boosting module, you can shift the working voltage of P8, P9, and P11~P16 between 3.3V and 5V through the voltage switch.
Lead out the serial port, I2C port, and SPI port, among which I2C can connect 3 channels of I2C devices and SPI can connect 2 channels of SPI devices.
Available for direct serial port communication between two breakout boards.
APPLICATION It is suitable for all conditions that require micro:bit GPIO such as programming education, smart device creation, and so on.
The Grove Ultrasonic Distance Sensor is an ultrasonic transducer that utilizes ultrasonic waves to measures distance. It can measure from 3cm to 350cm with the accuracy up to 2mm. It is a perfect ultrasonic module for distance measurement, proximity sensors, and ultrasonic detector.
This module has an ultrasonic transmitter and an ultrasonic receiver so you can consider it as an ultrasonic transceiver. Similar to sonar, when the 40KHz ultrasonic wave generated by the transmitter encounters the object, the sound wave will be reflected back, and the receiver can receive the reflected ultrasonic wave. It calculates the time from the transmission to the reception, and then multiplies it by the speed of the sound in the air(340 m/s) to calculate the distance from the sensor to the object.
Compared with traditional ultrasonic module, the HC-SR04, the Grove Ultrasonic Distance Sensor integrates a single-chip microcomputer, and the transmitting signal and the receiving signal share one pin by time division multiplexing, so only one I/O pin is occupied. Another difference is that HC-SR04 only supports 5v voltage, while Grove - Ultrasonic Distance Sensor supports 5v and 3.3v. As we know, the Raspberry pi I/O only supports 3.3v. Therefore, Grove - Ultrasonic Distance Sensor can be directly connected to the I/O of the Raspberry Pi, but HC-SR04 needs to use a voltage conversion circuit.
Features:
3.3V/5V compatible, wide voltage level: 3.2V ∼ 5.2V.
This 1M White Anti-Tangle USB Type-A to Micro-B USB Noodle cable is a flat type USB cable. The new flat design means that the cable resists tangling, ensuring that when it is taken out of where it is stored it's tangle free and ready to go.
This USB cable is compatible with the BBC micro:bit and can be used with the newer LilyPad boards.
Features:
1m length cable.
Anti tangle design.
Micro-B USB 5-pin port.
USB 2.0 Type A port.
Can be used with the BBC micro:bit.
Can be used with the newer LilyPad boards.
Contents: 1 x 1M White Anti-Tangle USB Type-A to Micro-B USB Cable.
The ACCESS:bit is a bolt-on/clip-on board for the BBC microbit that simulates an access barrier. It includes a switch for turning the integrated 3xAAA battery supply on and off and also a buzzer for sound. The ACCESS:bit joins the family of transportation/pedestrian crossing micro:bit accessories, that also includes; the STOP:bit and LAMP:bit.
The ACCESS:bit is supplied with a single servo, a barrier, and all of the required fixings. Once the microbit has been fitted to the ACCESS:bit its LED matrix is fully visible and therefore can be used to display warning signals, stop/go symbols or as a light sensor for autonomous actions.
The ACCESS:bit has been designed to allow for connection to the micro:bit via the supplied M3 countersunk screws or via crocodile clips. For pinout information, please refer to the Datasheet below.
Kitronik has also produced a set of custom MakeCode editor blocks that make it possible to simplify the task of coding, thus opening up this activity to younger students.
To add the custom blocks to the MakeCode menu, select the cog in the top right of the editor. Then, select Extensions from the drop down menu. This will bring up the search box, search for Kitronik. Now, select the ACCESS:bit tile and the blocks will be added to the editor.
Note: This kit requires some mechanical assembly.
Features:
The ACCESS:bit is an accessory for the BBC micro:bit that simulates an access barrier.
It features and on/off switch, integrated battery cage and buzzer for sound.
The micro:bit can bolt-on/clip-on to the board.
It follows the same aesthetic as the STOP:bit and LAMP:bit.
It can be used in conjunction with the STOP:bit and LAMP:bit for larger projects.
Kitronik have created custom code blocks for the MakeCode Editor that are available as an Extension to the editor.
Monitor and analyse the air you breathe with the Kitronik Air Quality Board. Great for home and the classroom. The Kitronik Air Quality Board provides a complete air monitoring and reporting solution for the BBC micro:bit. The wealth of onboard sensors and connection points allow you to collect extensive air quality data that can be stored in onboard memory and displayed on the OLED screen or transferred to a computer for analysis. Kitronik has also produced online MakeCode tutorials that are designed to introduce you to all of the key features of the board, see the 'Resources section below for links.
The Air Quality Board is perfect for the classroom. Run short or long-term classroom experiments, such as; monitoring air quality throughout the year, with and without the heating on. You can then use the collected data to produce graphs and more. Alternatively, it would make a great addition to an office/workshop, let science inform you when it's time to open those windows or remind you to ventilate your work area!
The board includes an integrated Edge Connector for your BBC micro:bit to easily slot into. The onboard sensors allow readings for temperature, pressure, humidity, air quality index, and eCO2. The real-time clock (RTC) and 1Mbit of onboard EEPROM memory enable timestamped data logging and long term data storage. There are also 3 status ZIP LEDs onboard which be used for visually displaying data. 3 of the BBC micro:bit's pins (Pins 0,1, and 2) are broken out to 0.1” pitch solder pads allowing for additional sensors or outputs. There are also 3V and GND pads for providing power to these devices.
The board can be powered via either the 3xAA battery holder or the micro USB connector. The voltage supply is controlled using a power switch, with a green status LED to indicate when the board is turned on. The board also produces a regulated 3V supply which is fed into the edge connector to power the inserted BBC micro:bit, removing the need to power the BBC micro:bit separately.
The board also features a connection point for a solar cell that can be used alongside rechargeable batteries to keep your experiments running for longer.NOTE:Please ensure the correct rechargeable batteries are fitted before charging, they should be NiMh.
Kitronik has produced custom MakeCode blocks to make the task of coding as straightforward as possible. You can add our custom blocks to the MakeCode editor by clicking on the cog icon in the top right of the editor and selecting Extensions. You can then type and enter Kitronik into the search bar and then click on the tile for the Air Quality Board blocks. The custom blocks will now be added to the editor's blocks menu. These blocks can also be added to the menu via this URL; https://github.com/KitronikLtd/pxt-kitronik-air-quality
Features:
An all in one Air Quality monitoring and reporting solution for the BBC micro:bit.
Measure temperature, pressure, humidity, air quality index, and eCO2.
Pins 0, 1 and 2 are broken out to solder pads for additional I/O.
The board features a black and white 128x64 OLED display screen and 3 status ZIP LEDs for visually displaying data.
The real-time clock (RTC) and 1Mbit of onboard EEPROM memory enable timestamped data logging and long term data storage.
Online MakeCode tutorials that introduce you to all of the boards key features.
Run long term monitoring experiments in the classroom throughout the school year.
There is an integrated edge connector for the micro:bit to slot into.
The board also features a connection point for a solar cell that can be used alongside rechargeable batteries to keep your experiments running for longer.
Kitronik has produced custom MakeCode blocks for convenient and straightforward coding.
This is the perfect cable choice for those that want to output music or general sound for the BBC micro:bit, to either headphones or speakers.
At one end of the cable are the black and red crocodile clips, which connect to the microbits GND and Pin 0 respectively. At the other end of the cable is a 3.5mm TRS (tip, ring sleeve) stereo jack.
The 3.5mm TRS stereo jack means you can either connect your headphones directly to your BBC micro:bit or if you would rather use a speaker, you can use one of our MP3 mono amplifier kits to drive the speaker.
Note:Although the BBC micro:bit can supply enough current to drive a pair of headphones, you will need an amplifier if you wish to drive an audio speaker. A MP3 mono amplifier kit is an ideal choice as it offers both the amplifier and speaker. Please be aware however this lead does not work with true Mono leads and is designed to work with Stereo Leads.
Features:
Plug headphones directly onto the 3.5mm TRS stereo jack.
Crocodile clips for direct connection to the BBC micro:bit.
This 2xAAA Battery Cage with JST connector is compatible with the Igloo, PICAXE wearable module and the BBC micro:bit. Supplied with 145mm colour coded power leads and a JST connector at the end, this battery cage is light and features a M3 mounting hole in the centre so it can be attached to the back of BBC micro:bit cases. The JST connector easily plugs into the Igloo and BBC micro:bit to provide a portable power supply. Ideal in any project kit with a JST connector power supply interface.
Features:
JST connector for easy power supply connections.
Holds 2 x AAA batteries.
Clips hold AAA batteries securely in place.
145mm colour coded power leads and a JST connector.
Clip holder resistant to sudden impacts and vibrations.