MICRO:BIT BREAKOUT BOARDS

1 Channel Relay 3V Relay Module is one of the OCTOPUS series of electric bricks. It is fundamentally designed according to OCTOPUS electric brick series with same shape, PCB positioning holes and electric brick connectors. OCTOPUS 1 Channel Relay has adopted a mini and high-quality HUIKE relay, which is available to control all kinds of home appliances and high current load devices. This is a common accessory module for electronic DIY fans.

FEATURES

Equipped with a high current relay. Its max current can be up to 2A.

Adopt a 3V power supply, which is enough to support micro:bit.

Contact control, including a normally open contact and a normally closed contact.

Convenient wire connection.

White Solderless Prototype PCB Board Breadboard 400 Tie-points 83mmx55mm

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.

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)

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.

Motor:bit is a motor driving board based on micro:bit. It has integrated a motor driving chip, which is used to drive two motors with maximun 1.2A DC single channel current. It has also integrated 12 GVS ports (for connecting OCTOPUS series of electric bricks) and 1 IIC communication port. These ports allow you to extend with various sensors and electric modules.

On the board, P3-P7, P9-P10 are IO ports for directly driving 3.3V devices; P13-P16, P19-P20(IIC port) support 3.3V/5V voltage switch. Sliding the voltage switch onboard, it is available to drive 3.3V or 5V devices. Besides, you can play music with the buzzer on motor:bit. Motor:bit is totally designed for DIYers. You can use it to create your own smart car or any funny projects.

FEATURES

Support 2 DC motors.

Max driving current of single channel is 1.2A.

Extend 14-channel IO ports and lead out it by GVS pins. Among it, 6 ports support 3V/5V voltage switch.

With 1 passive buzzer on board.

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.

Sensor:bit is a breakout board based on micro:bit. It has extended all available IO ports on micro:bit, and lead out them in the form of GVS. With this board, we can extend various 3V electric brick modules like LED light, photocell, etc.. On the board, it has integrated a buzzer and an audio jack, which allows you to hear music from the buzzer or with headphones.

FEATURES

Extend most IO ports on micro:bit by GVS pins.

Independently lead out IIC interface. Enable to plug in IIC components like OLED, BME280, etc..

Integrated a buzzer and an audio jack.

Support interface.

Mark out each IO port with silk printing.

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!

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.

No tools, fixings, or soldering are required.

Dimensions:

Length: 58mm.

Width: 52mm.

Height: 11.8mm.

PCB Thickness: 1.6mm.

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.

Contents:

1 x ACCESS:bit with integrated battery cage.

5 x M3 Countersunk screws and M3 nuts.

1 x 180 degree servo.

A single access barrier.

Dimensions::

Height: 89mm.

Max Width (with barrier fully extended): 125mm.

Max Depth (with servo affixed): 30mm.

PCB Thickness: 1.6mm.

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.

It can be coded with MakeCode/Javascript/Python.

Contents:

1 x Kitronik Air Quality Board for BBC micro:bit.

1 x 3xAA battery holder.

1 x USB Lead.

Dimensions:

Length: 68.5mm.

Width: 48mm.

Height: 28.5mm.

PCB Thickness: 1.6mm

The Breadboard breakout for the BBC micro:bit allows the user to plug a BBC microbit into a standard 2.54mm pitch breadboard. Two 11 way pin headers are used to make connections into the breadboard.

The micro:bit slots into the edge connector on the top side of the PCB. No extra tools are required for installation. The front of the BBC micro:bit (the side with the LEDs) should be inserted facing the same side as the 3V pin.

The edge connector has connections on only one side, so if the BBC micro:bit is inserted in reverse orientation, it will not work.

The PCB is designed to plug across the middle slot of a breadboard, the same placement as an IC component.

Features:

The microbit slots into the on-board edge connector.

This breakout board plugs straight across the middle slot of a standard 2.54mm pitch breadboard, just like an IC component.

The microbits pins are broken out to 2 x 11 way header pins.

Use jumper wires to connect from the header pins to the breadboard.

No tools or soldering required for installation.

microbit to breadboard prototyping made easy.

Contents:

1 x Breadboard breakout for the BBC micro:bit.

Dimensions:

Length: 58.4mm.

Width: 12.8mm.

Height: 20.76.

Pin Pitch: 2.54mm

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.

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.

With the Kitronik Compact Robotics Board, the BBC micro:bit can be used to drive 4 motors (or 2 stepper motors) and 8 servos. Coupled with 17 other I/O expansion points, this means the BBC micro:bit can very easily become the core of a whole variety of robotics projects. The board is small on footprint but big on features and connectivity. Please note, when used with a stepper motor, half-stepping is supported - but not micro-stepping.

The Robotics Board features 2 Dual H Bridge Motor Driver ICs (capable of driving 2 standard motors or 1 stepper motor each) and 8 servo outputs (capable of driving standard and continuous rotation servos), all controlled from the BBC micro:bit using the I2C protocol via a 16 channel driver IC. Kitronik's custom MakeCode blocks make using I2C easy, even for novice users.

The Link header breaks out all the usable pins from the BBC micro:bit, and is designed to allow 2.54mm pitch pin header to be easily soldered into place. The 17 available I/O pins allow other input devices, for example, sensors, or output devices, such as ZIP LEDs, to be added to the board. The I2C communication lines are also broken out (Pins 19 & 20), which means other I2C compatible devices can also be added to the board and controlled by the BBC micro:bit.

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.

To use the compact robotics board, the BBC micro:bit should be inserted firmly into the edge connector, with the LEDs and buttons visible from the front.

Kitronik has produced a set of custom blocks for the MakeCode editor to simplify using the Compact Robotics 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 robotics Board from the list and the new blocks will be added to the menu in the editor.

Features:

A compact yet feature-packed board designed to sit at the heart of your robotics project.

It can drive 4 motors (or 2 stepper motors) and 8 servos.

The board also has 17 other I/O expansion points.

The link header is designed to allow 2.54mm pitch pin header to be used.

The I2C communication lines are also broken out allowing other I2C compatible devices to be controlled.

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

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.

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

Contents:

1 x Compact Robotics Board for 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.

Unlock the secrets of nature with code, engineering, and the Environmental Control Board for micro:bit!

The Kitronik environmental control board provides a variety of sensor inputs and connection points for the BBC micro:bit (V1 & V2) and provides the ability to control outputs for devices such as a water pump, fan, servo or heater pad. This makes it ideal for feedback control systems. This board is also supplied as part of the Kitronik Smart Greenhouse Kit.

The BBC microbit slots directly into the board via an integrated edge connector. The micro:bit can then read input from the onboard BME 280 environmental temperature, barometric pressure and humidity sensor and also the Real-Time Clock. There is an onboard piezo buzzer, 2 x 1A outputs (ideal for a water pump, heater pads or fan), 3 status ZIP LEDs, a ZIP LED expansion connector and servo output. In addition to these, 3 BBC micro:bit pins are broken out to croc-clip connections as further inputs and outputs, along with pads for 3V and GND.

Power is provided via the onboard 3xAA battery holder or the 2.1mm DC Jack. There is an on/off switch for controlling power supply to the board and there is a green LED to indicate when the board has been 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 solar cell input and will charge rechargeable batteries if inserted into the onboard battery holder. Renewable energy is becoming increasingly important and this board can be used to help illustrate greener ways of delivering desired outcomes.

The environmental control board can be coded with the MakeCode editor and Kitronik have produced a set of custom blocks to make the job as simple as possible. There are blocks for reading input and for controlling additional devices such as a pump. This can be added via the add Extensions function in the editor by searching “Kitronik” or from https://github.com/KitronikLtd/pxt-kitronik-smart-greenhouse. The supplied datasheet has detailed coding advice, so much so that the beginner will have no difficulties following along.

The board can be coded without using our custom blocks in the MakeCode Blocks, Javascript, and Python workspaces. Coding for some of the board's features, e.g. I2C, requires an in-depth knowledge making it mainly suitable for the more advanced user.

Features:

Build automated systems that react to environmental changes, such as plant watering and greenhouse systems.

It is compatible with both micro:bit V1 and microbit V2.

The board features a number of sensor inputs that can be coded to control the board's outputs.

There is an onboard BME 280 environmental temperature, barometric pressure and humidity sensor and a separate Real-Time Clock (RTC).

The board also features an onboard piezo buzzer, 2 x 1A outputs (ideal for a water pump, heater pads or fan), 3 status ZIP LEDs, a ZIP LED expansion connector and servo output. In addition to these, 3 BBC micro:bit pins are broken out to croc-clip connections as further inputs and outputs, along with pads for 3V and GND.

It can be powered via the onboard 3xAA battery holder or the 2.1mm DC Jack, and the power controlled via the on/off switch with an adjacent LED indicator.

There is also a solar-cell input that can be used in conjunction with rechargeable batteries.

The board produces a regulated 3V supply for powering the micro:bit via its edge connector i/o connections.

Code it with MakeCode. Kitronik has produced custom blocks to make the job of coding the board as simple as possible, opening up activities for younger student

These custom blocks are optional, the board can be coded without them in the Blocks, JavaScript and Python editors. Opening up activities for those that require more of a challenge.

This board is also available as part of the Kitronik Smart Greenhouse Kit.

Contents:

1 x Environmental board for greenhouse kit.

Dimensions:

Length: 74.5mm.

Width: 66mm.

Height: 29mm.

The Grove shield for microbit is a plug-and-play Grove extension board for micro:bit, the shield acts as a bridge between the micro:bit and the Grove system. The Grove system provides hundreds of different grove modules including sensor, actuator, communication, displays etc. that will broaden micro:bit’s scope in creating more projects easily and quickly.

The board features 4 Grove connectors and also breaks out; GND, 3V, P0 ,P1 ,P2 ,P12 ,P13 from the micro:bit edge connector, pins 14 through 16 and IC2 also being available via the onboard Grove connectors. All of the non Grove connector breakouts can be connected to with either crocodile clips or 4mm banana plugs. The board also features a USB port for powering the micro:bit.

This Grove shield is the same board that features in the Grove Inventors kit for micro:bit, which offers a great introduction to physical computing with the micro:bit.

Features:

A Grove systems compatible micro:bit interface board.

It features 4 Grove style connectors.

The board breaks out; GND, 3V, P0 ,P1 ,P2 ,P12 ,P13 from the micro:bit edge connector, pins 14 through 16 and IC2 also being available via the onboard Grove connectors.

The non-Grove breakout points are compatible with crocodile clips and 4mm banana plugs.

On-board USB port to power up your micro:bit.

Contents:

1 x Grove Shield for micro:bit.

Dimensions:

Length: 72mm.

Width: 72mm.

Height: 13mm.

The Kitronik Interface Board for BBC micro:bit and Fischertechnik bridges the gap between Fischertechnik STEM kits and the micro:bit, enabling control of motors and components. Powered by a 9V PP3 battery, it provides a regulated 3V supply for the micro:bit and includes a power switch. The board features Fischertechnik-compatible plugs, 2 I/O pins, motor connections, and status LEDs for troubleshooting. Custom MakeCode blocks and MicroPython code are included for easy integration.

This RTC & Klimate board is a Real-Time Clock (RTC) and environmental sensor (BME280) interface for the BBC microbit. The environmental sensor will give the ability to measure temperature, barometric pressure and humidity. The RTC will give the ability to read the current time and date.

The board produces a regulated 3V supply that is fed into the edge connector to power the inserted BBC micro:bit, removing the need to power the BBC micro:bit directly. The coin cell holder allows a CR2032 battery to power the real-time clock to continue keeping time whilst there is no mains power being supplied to the board and BBC micro:bit.

Power to the board can be supplied either via the Terminal blocks or the boards USB connector. Note: This USB connector is only for power supply and not for data transfer.

The micro:bit RTC also has an expansion port for adding additional I2C devices with a 3V supply (for example, an OLED display), and another for extra ZIP LEDs (for example, a ZIP Sticks).

Kitronik has added custom blocks for the RTC & Klimate board to the Microsoft MakeCode editor. The blocks can be added to the editor by; clicking the cog in the top right of the editor. Then select 'Add Package' from the drop-down menu. This will open a dialogue box with a search field, type Kitronik into the search field. This will bring all of our custom block sets, scroll down to the RTC blocks and select them. The blocks will now be added to your menu and can be used in your programs.

Features:

Add Real-Time Clock and environmental sensing capabilities to the BBC micro:bit.

The coin-cell battery ensures that the RTC & Klimate board continues to keep time when the board is not connected to a power source.

It features an expansion port for 3v I2C devices, such as an OLED display or ZIP LEDs.

Write code using the MakeCode Editor.

Code with ease, courtesy of the custom blocks that have been added to the MakeCode Editor.

When the RTC & Klimate board is powered, it will also power the inserted microbit.

Dimensions:

Length: 67.5mm.

Width: 62mm.

Height (without micro:bit): 17.6mm.

The Klip Motor Driver for the BBC micro:bit does much more than just drive motors. It also breaks out pins 0, 1, 2, 3V and GDN (just like the main pads on the BBC micro:bit itself), and there’s a ZIP LED output as well, along with the battery voltage and another GND connection. All of these pads are designed specifically for use with crocodile clips and banana plugs. That means no soldering or fiddling with connection blocks. Also, the pads have been designed and spaced to make it difficult to short two together with crocodile clips. This makes it ideal for use with younger children who can build buggies with little more than a couple of motors, a chassis, some elastic bands and the clip motor driver. .

It can run two DC motors simultaneously, both clockwise and counter-clockwise, and at varying speeds. Some examples of motors to use would be right angled geared hobby motors and solderless gearmotors. The ZIP LED output connection is ideally suited for use with the ZIP Hex boards, as they also have croc-clip connections.

The main BBC micro:bit pin breakout section is great for controlling the Kitronik :CITY products, such as: STOP:bit, LAMP:bit & ACCESS:bit. The board also features status LEDs. There are LEDs for board powered on, pins 0, 1, 2, 3 and also the two motor outputs. The motor indicator LEDs don't just monitor activity, they also indicate which direction each motor is running in, green for forwards and red for backwards. These LEDs don't just look nice, they are a great way of visually troubleshooting your code and they even allow you test your code without having to connect motors or devices to pins 0, 1, 2, 3.

Power is provided via the integrated battery supply (3 x AA, 4.5V), and 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, removing the need to power the BBC micro:bit separately.

Kitronik have produced a set of custom blocks for the MakeCode editor to simplify using the Klip Motor Driver. 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. We've also included blocks within this package for driving any ZIP LEDs you attach to the board. These are primarily for allowing younger children to write code using blocks that are easier to use other coding blocks for addressable LEDs.

Features:

Drive 2 x DC Motors simultaneously, both clockwise and counter-clockwise.

It breaks out Pins 0, 1, 2, 3V and GDN (just like the main pads on the BBC micro:bit itself).

Connect to the pads with crocodile clips and banana plugs.

There is also an out put design specifically for ZIP LEDs.

The main BBC micro:bit pin breakout section is great for controlling the Kitronik :CITY products.

Power is provided via the integrated battery supply.

Output and motor driver status lights for troubleshooting and testing code prior to attaching motors and devices.

Dimensions:

Length: 72mm.

Width: 70mm.

Crack the code with the Kitronik LAB:bit, the all-in-one laboratory for delivering computing in the classroom (best suited for 7-10-year-olds).

The Kitronik LAB:bit for the BBC microbit offers a super fun way for children to learn about coding in an engaging and hands-on way. It has been specifically designed for the classroom for KS2 computing and is backed by online MakeCode tutorials, simplified custom blocks, and a detailed getting started guide. Supplied in the box are; a battery holder (3 x AA), a wheel and tyre for the motor, and the detailed easy-to-follow guide.

It is absolutely packed with an impressive array of features and devices for easy delivery of fun and informative lessons. These include; a motor, ultrasonic distance sensor, 2 x large user-assignable tactile buttons (with indicator LEDs), a microphone, speaker (with volume control), 7 programmable ZIP LEDs(in an arc), A user-assignable potentiometer control, 2 x sets of traffic light LEDs, and LEDs arranged in a dice formation (that can also be used for displaying digits).

The board also features; an edge connector for the micro:bit to slot into, a pre-fitted protective acrylic cover, clip-able pads for attaching an additional motor, 2 x clip-able pads for attaching further buttons/switches, power indication LEDS, a cutaway for easy reset button access, and pre-fitted anti-slip rubber feet.

This all-in-one laboratory environment ships with a detailed getting started guide, filled with step-by-step information that can easily be followed by either teacher or pupil. The guide covers everything the user or teacher needs to know, from the ground up.

Coding is done via the MakeCode blocks editor. Kitronik has produced custom blocks for the editor to ensure that they are suitable for use with pupils aged 7-10. Each area of the board has its own blocks and they all slot together in intuitive ways. Detailed information on how to add these blocks to MakeCode can be found in the Getting start guide that ships with LAB:bit.

Power is provided via the provided 3 x AA battery holder into the DC barrel jack input. The board has been rated for a maximum of 6V and a minimum of 3V, 3V - 4.5V is recommended. The onboard power regulation circuit provides power to the board and to the micro:bit,. LAB:bit has an inbuilt polarity protection circuit There is a colour-changing power LED to indicate when the battery voltage is getting low.

Features:

LAB:bit is an all in one educational platform designed for the delivery of computing in the classroom (7 - 10-year-olds).

It's packed full of devices, LEDs, switches, sensors, and other programmable features.

It features an edge connector for the micro:bit to slot into, no tools required.

LAB:bit is supplied with a pre-fitted protective acrylic cover.

Additionally, there are clip-able pads for attaching an additional motor, 2 x clip-able pads for attaching further buttons/switches, colour-changing power indication LEDs, and a cutaway for easy reset button access.

There are also pre-fitted anti-slip rubber feet.

Code it with blocks in the MakeCode editor.

Kitronik custom blocks to make coding more intuitive and straightforward.

Supplied in the box are; a battery holder (3 x AA) and a wheel and tyre.

Power LAB:bit via the provided 3 x AA battery holder.

The board is rated for 3V - 6V.

It has inbuilt polarity protection.

The onboard power regulation circuit provides power to the board and to the micro:bit.

LAB:bit is supplied with a fully comprehensive getting started guide. It takes you through everything you need to know and can be followed by both teachers and pupils.

Contents:

1 x Kitronik LAB:bit for the BBC microbit

1 x Yellow wheel and rubber tyre.

1 x 3AA battery holder.

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 830 tie points.

Model number: PBU202

Size: 164mm x 54mm

Compatible with:

Raspberry Pi Pico

Micro:Bit

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.

1 x Connector Cable.

2 x CS M3 8mm Screws.

2 x M3 Hex Full Width Nut.

5 x CS M3 12mm Screws.

2 x 6mm Spacers.

2 x 12mm CS Screws.