MICRO:BIT BREAKOUT 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.

No soldering required.

Works with micro:bit V1 and micro:bit V2.

Contents:

1 x MI:power board for the BBC micro:bit.

3 x Counter Sunk M3 Machine Screws.

3 x M3 Hex Full Width Nuts.

3 x Plastic Spacers.

1 x CR2032 3V Coin Cell.

The MI:power board for the BBC micro:bit is a stylish way to power your BBC micro:bit from a 3V coin cell. A piezo buzzer is built in and a battery is included. The MI:power board for the BBC micro:bit brings real portability to your wearable projects. The stylish, lightweight PCB is designed to fit snugly against the BBC micro:bit and features a built in buzzer and 3V coin cell holder.

When assembled, the MI:power board is connected directly to the 3V, GND and P0 connections on the micro:bit. The 3V and GND connections provide power to the micro:bit and the built in buzzer is connected to P0, which is the default output pin when using the audio functions in the Block Editor software.

The board has an easy to access on/off switch, which makes it easy to turn a project on and off, rather than have to disconnect the power supply from the BBC micro:bit. Once the unit is assembled and attached to the BBC micro:bit the mechanical fixings prevent the battery from being removed unless you use a screwdriver, so whatever the use, the battery will remain safely in place.

Features:

Power your BBC micro:bit from a stylish PCB.

On-Board buzzer.

Easy access on/off switch.

Spacers, fixings and a battery are all provided.

Contents:

1 x MI:power board for the BBC micro:bit.

3 x Counter Sunk M3 x12mm Machine Screws.

3 x M3 Hex Full Width Nuts.

3 x Plastic Spacers.

1 x CR2032 3V Coin Cell.

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).

Size: 47mm x 35mm

Add line following to your BBC microbit Robot/buggy projects with the :Move Line Following Board for BBC micro:bit. Although designed with the :MOVE mini in mind, this board can be used to add line following to any micro:bit buggy. If adding line following to the :MOVE mini, you will need the Line Following add-on for :MOVE mini instead. This is because the fixings for the :MOVE mini are not included in this kit.

The board can be used to either follow a dark line on a light background or a light line on a dark background. For best results, ensure there is approx. 5mm clearance between the bottom of the board and the driving surface. The sensitivity of the line following can be adjusted via the two onboard pots, one for each detector. The same pots are also used to change the type of line that will be followed; to detect darker, turn the pot clockwise and to detect lighter, turn the pot anti-clockwise.

The board has an operating voltage (Vcc) of 3V and is rated for a max current of less than 1mA. There are two output channels via a 5 pin output that has the following configuration; 0V / Left Detector / 3V / Right Detector / 0V.

Features:

Add line following to your microbit Robot/buggy.

Can be attached directly to the underside of the :MOVE mini.

Can either follow a dark line on a light background or a light line on a dark background.

The line following sensitivity can be adjusted with a screwdriver.

No Soldering is required.

Example line following code is provided.

Dimensions:

Length: 43.7mm.

Width: 31.5mm.

Max height: 5.7mm

Pin Header Pitch: 2.54mm.

Expand the scope of your :MOVE mini Robotics projects to include sensory input via our :MOVE Sensor Interface Board for the BBC microbit. The board acts as a breakout board for the microbit while it is attached to a Servo:Lite board and allows you to add things such as line following boards, ultrasonic sensors, and much more.

Sensory input can allow for your projects to become more autonomous as they react to their surroundings and perform actions based on this. There is no soldering required, the board is screwed directly to the BBC microbit and Servo:Lite assembly with the five screws that are supplied with the board.

Features:

Add external sensor input to the BBC microbit.

Expand the scope and function of your :MOVE mini Robots.

Adding sensors to :MOVE mini allows it to react to its environment.

Contents:

1 x :MOVE Sensor Interface for the BBC micro:bit.

5 x CS M3 12mm Screws.

2 x 5 PCB pin headers.

1 x small Kitronik keyring.

Dimensions:

Max Height: 48mm.

Max Width: 52mm.

PCB Thickness: 1.5mm.

Looking to do more with your BBC micro:bit? Unlock its potential with this ‘pre-built’ version of the Edge Connector Breakout Board! This breakout board has been designed to offer an easy way to connect additional circuits and hardware to the pins on the edge of the BBC micro:bit. It provides access to all of the BBC micro:bit processor pins allowing a lot of extra functionality to be added. The datasheet (below) includes a helpful diagram explaining the function of every pin on the BBC micro:bit.

This Edge Connector Breakout Board for the BBC micro:bit gives access to all of the important pins on the bottom edge of the BBC micro:bit. 21 pins are broken out in total; providing additional I/O lines, direct access to buttons A and B, the LED matrix outputs and the I2C bus. Please refer to the datasheet below for more details.

The BBC micro:bit pins are broken out to a row of pin headers. These provide an easy way of connecting circuits using jumper wires. The SCL and SDA pins are separated at the edge of the board (solder pads) providing easy identification. The PCB includes a prototyping area with 3V, 0V and unconnected rows that can be soldered to. This allows the easy connection of switches, sensors and any pull-up or pull-down resistors etc. as required.

To use the breakout board the BBC micro:bit should be inserted firmly into the connector.

Features:

Features a dedicated pin strip for quick and easy prototyping.

Breaks out 21 pins from the edge of the BBC micro:bit.

Dedicated prototyping area with 3V and 0V rows.

Labelled pins and clear straightforward documentation.

Contents:

1 x Edge Connector Breakout Board for the BBC micro:bit, Pre-built.

Possible applications include:

Accessing additional pins and functionality on the BBC micro:bit.

Trying out one of the experiments detailed in the Inventors kit for BBC micro:bit.

Dimensions:

Length: 60mm.

Width: 40mm.

Height: 11.8mm.

This Prototyping System for the BBC micro:bit is a great way to start making circuits and making experiments without the need to solder.

This prototyping system uses our specially designed Edge Connector Breakout Board for BBC micro:bit that gives full access to the pins on the bottom of the BBC micro:bit. The BBC micro:bit pins are broken out to a row of pin headers, the SCL and SDA pins are separated at the edge of the board providing easy identification. The PCB includes a prototyping area with 3V, 0V and unconnected rows that can be soldered to. This allows easy connection of switches, sensors and any pull-up or pull-down resistors etc. as required.

This prototyping system is used in conjunction with a Small Prototype Breadboard. This makes it easy to connect additional components using the included jumper wires. No soldering required.

Features:

No soldering is required.

Breaks out 21 pins from the BBC micro:bit using the Pre-built Edge Connector Breakout Board for BBC micro:bit.

Small Prototype Breadboard included so you can use additional components.

Run your own custom code from your BBC micro:bit to interact with external components.

Contents:

4 x Pan Head M3 Machine Screws.

1 x Small Prototype Breadboard.

10 x Jumper Wires Male to Male.

10 x Jumper Wires Male to Female.

1 x Mounting Plate.

1 x Edge Connector Breakout Board for BBC micro:bit - Pre-built.

The Servo:Lite board for the BBC micro:bit is a simple board that allows you to easily connect and control low power servo motors (servo's must be capable of operating at 3.3V) using the BBC micro:bit. It is connected to the micro:bit using five bolts. Connect two servos in standard configuration and it can drive up to 3 servos if the addressable 'ZIP' LEDs aren’t needed.

It is powered by 3 AAA batteries and also supplies power to the BBC micro:bit, the board features an On / off switch so when it's not in use the batteries won't drain. The board also features 5 x RGB individually addressable ZIP LEDs (NeoPixel compatible) and additional external ZIP LEDs can be connected to the board as required.

Kitronik have produced a range of tutorials and guides that can be found in the resources section below. With have guides detailing; how to control a third servo and how to write code for the on-board ZIP LEDs.

Features:

Connect two servos in standard con?guration and can drive up to 3 servos if the addressable 'ZIP' LEDs aren’t needed.

Powered by 3 AAA batteries that also supply power to the BBC microbit (not supplied).

On / off switch.

5 x RGB addressable ZIP LEDs (NeoPixel compatible). Additional external ZIP LEDs can be connected to the board.

Contents:

1 x Servo:Lite board with battery holder pre-fitted.

5 x M3x8 Counter sunk Pozi Steel screws.

1 x Perspex spacer.

Dimensions:

Length: 55mm.

Width: 52mm.

Height: 17mm.

These 750 tie-point side-by-side breadboards offer a great value large solderless prototyping platform. They are big and versatile enough for the most demanding of projects. Components and wire can be inserted into the board for testing without the need for solder. Multiple breadboards can be interconnected and the boards measure 99mm x 82.7mm x 8.3mm and feature a self-adhesive backing.

The breadboard features two terminal strips with 600 tie-points, three power distribution strips with 150 tie-points, and has a standard pitch spacing of 2.54mm. More detailed technical information can be found in the Datasheet.

Features:

750 tie-point side-by-side breadboards offer a great value large solderless prototyping platform.

Multiple breadboards can be interconnected.

The breadboard features two terminal strips with 600 tie-points and three power distribution strips with 150 tie-points.

They have a standard pitch spacing of 2.54mm.

Wire Range: 29AWG to 20AWG.

These breadboards feature a self-adhesive backing.

The boards measure 99mm x 82.7mm x 8.3mm.

Dimensions:

Length: 99mm.

Width: 82.7mm.

Height: 9.5mm.

Bring your imagination to life. Simple and uncluttered control of up to 3 servos with the Kitronik :CREATE Simple Servo Control Board for BBC micro:bit. The Simple Servo Control Board offers a simple interface between the BBC micro:bit and up to 3 servos. The board features an edge connector for the micro:bit to slot into and in addition to the servo pin header connections, there are also 6 croc-clippable pads for adding additional devices.

The servo pin header connections are on a 0.1 inch (2.54mm) pitch and are labelled on the board as; Power, Ground and Signal. The 6 croc-clippable pads, at the bottom of the board, break out the P0, P1, P2 pins from the micro:bit. There are also pads for 3.3V and GND, with the final pad (Switch A) which allows for connecting an external switch.

The board is powered from 3x AA batteries (with attached battery cage) which powers the servo’s and is regulated to the required voltage to power a BBC micro:bit. The board includes a power switch to turn the servo’s and BBC micro:bit on or off. The power LED at the top of the board indicates when the board is active. The simple servo control board has mounting lugs on either side. They have been designed for use with elastic bands so that the board can be connected to your project without the need for tools.

Code it with MakeCode: Kitronik has created custom blocks for the Simple Servo board for use with MakeCode. To add these blocks, first go to MakeCode. and start a new project. Under the “Advanced” section click on “Extensions”. In the next window search for “Simple Servo”. Once the icon appears, click on the icon to import it into MakeCode.
Code it with MicroPython: Kitronik has created example code for initialising and controlling the servos for the Simple Servo Board. The class code can be found at the GitHub page. For more information, please see the Datasheet below

Features:

A simple interface for the BBC micro:bit, for control of up to 3 servos.

Featuring an edge connector that the micro:bit pushes into.

In addition to the servo pin header connections, there are also 6 croc-clippable pads for adding additional devices.

The board includes a power switch to turn the servo’s and BBC micro:bit on or off.

The power LED at the top of the board indicates when the board is active.

Code it with MakeCode (For more information, please see the Datasheet).

Code it with MicroPython (See GitHub page. For more information, please see the Datasheet).

The board has mounting lugs on either side. They have been designed for use with elastic bands so that the board can be connected to your project without the need for tools.

The simple servo control board has a battery cage pre-fitted to the rear of the board.

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:

Raspberry Pi Pico

Micro:Bit

The solderless TT motor adapter board is probably the best way of adding a TT motor to a project. Hands up if you've ever partially melted a motor or destroyed a lug whilst trying to solder wires to one? /raises hand... Not anymore! Not only is it easy to fit, it will extend the working life of your motors, especially in an educational environment. Re-use the motors over and over again. You won't even need to remove the TT motor adapter board between builds.

To fit; bend the motors lugs out approx 45 degrees from flat, place the board against the motor lining up the motors holes with the holes on the PCB, screw the two together. You can now connect to the board to your project with crocodile leads and you are good to go! Alternatively, if you want to use jumper cables instead of crocodile clips; choose one of three connection holes that is right for your project and fit some pins headers to the board. You will need the soldering iron for this one, but soldering to the PCB is a much more appealing proposition than soldering to the lugs on the motors. All the fun of soldering without the smell of burning plastic!

If you combine these solderless boards with our motor driver board for the BBC microbit, also solderless, you can build yourself a working programmable buggy/robot without a soldering iron! Just add a chassis, such as a flat piece of wood, cardboard or perspex, sticky pad everything to it and job done! This activity could also easily be done completely safely with younger children in primary education.

Features:

Add motors to your project without using a soldering iron.

Simple to fit and use.

Makes your budget go further by allowing you to reuse motors time and time again.

Suitable to use with older primary children.

Connect to the board using crocodile clips.

Alternatively, you can fit pin headers to the board and use jumper cables (soldering required).

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.

Dimensions:

Length: 80mm.

Width: 50mm.

PCB Thickness: 1.6mm.

The 7-segment for micro:bit is a four digit 7-segment display for micro:bit. You can use it to display numbers, but it can also display letters and other characters, albeit with the limits imposed by the 7 segments of each digit.

Powered directly from micro:bit pins it can be used to send messages to the display using the micro:bit’s Serial blocks or a custom MakerCode extension.

The MonkMakes Connector for micro:bit makes it super-easy to connect I2C, SPI and other devices to your micro:bit without losing the main connector rings. Unlike other connectors that are designed to break-out all the micro:bit pins, this connector just breaks out the useful ones that are not in use by the micro:bit for other purposes. Handy!

Most importantly, you don't lose access to the micro:bit's normal connector rings for adding all sorts of other components with your projects!

The MonkMakes Relay for the BBC microbit is a solid-state (no moving parts) relay that allows an output of a micro:bit to turn things on and off.

A micro:bit can turn an LED on and off directly, but anything more powerful requires something like a relay or a transistor. Using a transistor to switch something on and off requires a shared ground connection with the micro:bit and a knowledge of electronics that you or your students may not be ready for. The MonkMakes Relay for micro:bit is much easier to use, acting like a simple micro:bit controlled switch.

This relay can be used to switch low voltage devices such as light bulbs, a motor, a small heating element or even a string of 12V LED lighting. The voltage needs to be kept under 16V, but the relay will automatically protect itself against too much current.

Features:

Solid-state relay (No moving parts).

Resettable ‘polyfuse’ to protect against over-current.

2A Maximum current.

16V Maximum voltage.

Integrated active LED power indicator.

Dimensions:

Length: 59.3mm.

Width: 49mm.

Height: 1.6mm.

The MonkMakes RGB LED for micro:bit provides a colorful add-on to your micro:bit. Connect it up with alligator/crocodile clips and then use the three outputs of your micro:bit to control the red, green and blue channels to mix up any color of light you want.

Connecting to the micro:bit: Connect the RGB LED to the micro:bit with alligator/crocodile clips. When attaching the clips to the micro:bit, make sure that the clips are perpendicular to the board so that they are not touching any of the neighbouring connectors on the micro:bit edge connector.

Features:

Easy to connect.

Powered directly from micro:bit pins.

Useful for teaching color mixing.

Dimensions:

Length: 57.3mm.

Width: 48mm.

Height: 16mm.

PCB Thickness: 1.6mm.

The MonkMakes Sensor Board allows you to detect sound levels, temperature and light levels. It features ring pad connectors for use with crocodile clips make it easy to connect to the board to a microbit.

Sound Level: It senses sound level with a MEMs, which is a microphone on a chip that also features a pre-amplifier circuit. You can then use the plot bar graph block in the Microsoft MakeCode editor to display the result on the microbits LED matrix.

Temperature Level: The temperature output from the board is a voltage that indicates the temperature. This is then measured using an analog input on the micro:bit. If you want your temperatures in Fahrenheit, then multiply the temperature in degrees C by 9, divide the result by 5 and then add 32.

Light Level: The light sensor uses a photo-transistor to measure the light level and produces an output voltage that increases as the light level increases.

Features:

3V and GND connections can be made from either side and allow you to power a second board such as the MonkMakes Relay Board or MonkMakes Speaker.

LED ‘power on’ indicator.

Reverse polarity protection.

All three sensors are analog and can be connected to pins P0, P1 and P2 using alligator clips.

Detects sound level with a MEMs (microphone on a chip) and a pre-amplifier.

Uses a thermistor to measure temperature.

Light level detection with a photo-transistor (0 to 1023).

All three sensors are analog and can be connected to pins P0, P1 and P2 using alligator clips.

Dimensions:

Length: 63.2mm.

Width: 55.7mm.

Thickness: 1.6mm.

The ServoClip is a convenient adaptor board that allows you to connect a servo motor to a ring-based microcontroller (like the micro:bit or Adafruit Circuit Playground) using crocodile clips.

Convenient adaptor board that allows you to connect a servo using crocodile clips

Ideal for use with ring-based boards such as micro:bit or Crumble

Standard 0.1" header for servo connection

Dimensions (HxW): 35x27mm

Supplied in a labelled plastic bag

The MonkMakes Servo for microbit board provides a really easy way to attach up to three servomotors to a BBC micro:bit. The board requires a power supply or battery pack to provide 5 or 6V to the servomotors. It includes a voltage regulator that will supply 3V back to the micro:bit, so that you don’t have to power it separately.

The board has been designed to allow for alligator/crocodile connections to the microbit. This means that there is no need for mechanical assembly or soldering. You can write code for the attached microbit using either the MakeCode editor or MicroPython (linked in the resources selection below).

Features:

Allows you to control up to 3 servos with the microbit.

When powered the board will supply power to the servos and microbit.

Connect it to the microbit with alligator/crocodile clips.

Use the MakeCode blocks/javascript or MicroPython editors .