{"product_id":"kitronik-compact-all-in-one-robotics-board-for-bbc-microbit","title":"Kitronik Compact All-In-One Robotics Board for BBC micro:bit","description":"\u003cp\u003eWith the Kitronik Compact Robotics Board, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/collections\/microbit-accessories\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/collections\/microbit-accessories\"\u003eBBC micro:bit\u003c\/a\u003e 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.  \u003cstrong\u003ePlease note\u003c\/strong\u003e, when used with a stepper motor, half-stepping is supported - but not micro-stepping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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. Our custom MakeCode blocks make using I2C easy, even for novice users.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/blogs\/resources\/link-accessory-board-standard-bbc-microbit-accessories\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/blogs\/resources\/link-accessory-board-standard-bbc-microbit-accessories\"\u003eLink header\u003c\/a\u003e breaks out all the usable pins from the BBC micro:bit, and is designed to allow \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/4162-21-way-stackable-pin-header-fixings\"\u003e2.54mm pitch pin header\u003c\/a\u003e to be easily soldered into place. The 17 available I\/O pins allow other input devices, for example, sensors, or output devices, such as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/collections\/leds-lamps\/kitronik-zip-leds\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/collections\/leds-lamps\/kitronik-zip-leds\"\u003eZIP LEDs\u003c\/a\u003e, to be added to the board. The I2C communication lines are also broken out (Pins 19 \u0026amp; 20), which means other I2C compatible devices can also be added to the board and controlled by the BBC micro:bit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePower is provided via either a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/4170-3-way-low-profile-terminal-block-pack-of-10\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/4170-3-way-low-profile-terminal-block-pack-of-10\"\u003eterminal block\u003c\/a\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKitronik has produced a set of custom blocks for the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/makecode.microbit.org\/\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/makecode.microbit.org\/\"\u003eMakeCode\u003c\/a\u003e 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 \u003cstrong\u003eKitronik robotics Board\u003c\/strong\u003e from the list and the new blocks will be added to the menu in the editor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA compact yet feature-packed board designed to sit at the heart of your robotics project.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt can drive 4 motors (or 2 stepper motors) and 8 servos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe board also has 17 other I\/O expansion points.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe link header is designed to allow 2.54mm pitch pin header to be used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe I2C communication lines are also broken out allowing other I2C compatible devices to be controlled.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis board also features an on\/off switch and power status LED.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower the board via either a terminal block or servo style connector.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 3V and GND pins are also broken out on the Link header, allowing external devices to be powered.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCode with the Microsoft MakeCode editor with custom blocks by Kitronik or with Python.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen used with a stepper motor, half-stepping is supported - but not micro-stepping.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eContents:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Compact Robotics Board for BBC micro:bit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 68mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth: 46.5mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 10.6mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePCB Thickness: 1.6mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eVideo:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"youtube-video-container\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"youtube-frame\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" data-embed=\"2088OLmOgp8\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRequires:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/5613-bbc-microbit-board-only\"\u003emicro:bit\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/4154-1m-usb-type-a-to-micro-b-usb-noodle-cable\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/4154-1m-usb-type-a-to-micro-b-usb-noodle-cable\"\u003eUSB Cable\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/3x-aa-battery-holder-with-flying-leads\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/3x-aa-battery-holder-with-flying-leads\"\u003ePower  Supply\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlso requires parts, such as;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/2547-right-angle-geared-hobby-motor\"\u003eMotors\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/2536-stepper-motor-with-cable\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/2536-stepper-motor-with-cable\"\u003eStepper motor\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/2592-mini-180-degree-metal-gear-servo-mg90s\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/2592-mini-180-degree-metal-gear-servo-mg90s\"\u003eServos\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eResources:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/resources.kitronik.co.uk\/pdf\/5693-compact-robotics-board-for-microbit-datasheet.pdf\" title=\"Compact Robotics Board for BBC micro:bit datasheet\"\u003eDatasheet\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cimg height=\"24\" width=\"25\" alt=\"pdf_icon.gif\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0254\/1191\/1743\/files\/pdf_icon_8e42f9e6-ae48-4250-9bd9-3a2c59c1eccb.gif?v=1600101273\" style=\"vertical-align: middle;\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/resources.kitronik.co.uk\/pdf\/5693-kompakte-robotik-platine-microbit-datenblatt.pdf\"\u003eDatenblatt - Deutsche Ãœbersetzung\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cimg height=\"24\" width=\"25\" alt=\"pdf_icon.gif\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0254\/1191\/1743\/files\/pdf_icon_8e42f9e6-ae48-4250-9bd9-3a2c59c1eccb.gif?v=1600101273\" style=\"vertical-align: middle;\" data-mce-style=\"vertical-align: middle;\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDemo Code for programming in MicroPython is  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/KitronikLtd\/micropython-microbit-kitronik-robotics\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eavailable from GitHub\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTech Talks -\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/KG_pDlN9SmY\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/KG_pDlN9SmY\"\u003elive stream playback\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kitronik","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42700415631421,"sku":"65C00350","price":164.25,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0637\/2583\/0205\/files\/5693_large-compact-robotics-board-microbit.jpg?v=1762701285","url":"https:\/\/eduplaninternational.com\/en-gb\/products\/kitronik-compact-all-in-one-robotics-board-for-bbc-microbit","provider":"Eduplan International","version":"1.0","type":"link"}