{"product_id":"kitronik-compact-motor-driver-board-for-the-bbc-microbit","title":"Kitronik Compact Motor Driver Board for the BBC micro:bit","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdd motor driving capability to the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/collections\/microbit-accessories\"\u003emicrobit\u003c\/a\u003e 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 \u0026amp; stop control, making it ideal for designs such as buggies. The board has a built-in short circuit, over current and thermal protection.  \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 board includes an integrated \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/5601b-edge-connector-breakout-board-for-bbc-microbit-pre-built\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/5601b-edge-connector-breakout-board-for-bbc-microbit-pre-built\"\u003eEdge Connector\u003c\/a\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePower is provided via either a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/4161-2-way-low-profile-terminal-block-pack-of-25\"\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 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKitronik has produced a set of custom blocks for the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/makecode.microbit.org\"\u003eMakeCode\u003c\/a\u003e 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 \u003cstrong\u003eKitronik motor driver\u003c\/strong\u003e tile 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\u003eIdeal for designs such as buggies and other robotics projects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrive 2 motors with full forward, reverse and stop control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTerminal blocks for easy connection of motors and inputs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 2 additional inputs\/outputs can be used in either digital or analogue modes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis board also features an on\/off switch and power status LED.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes Edge Connector for the BBC micro:bit to slot into.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides regulated power to the BBC micro:bit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccess the other BBC micro:bit pins easily and conveniently.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProgram with  the MakeCode editor or with python.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eW\u003cspan\u003ehen used with a stepper motor, half-stepping is supported - but not micro-stepping.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eContents:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Compact Motor Driver Board for the 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 style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"youtube-video-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-embed=\"5wZISb9fRs4\" height=\"502\" width=\"893\" class=\"youtube-frame\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" frameborder=\"0\"\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\u003eThe following part is also required.\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\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eResources:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"datasheet\" href=\"https:\/\/resources.kitronik.co.uk\/pdf\/5698-kitronik-compact-motor-driver-board-for-microbit-datasheet.pdf\"\u003eDatasheet\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cimg style=\"vertical-align: middle;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0254\/1191\/1743\/files\/pdf_icon_8e42f9e6-ae48-4250-9bd9-3a2c59c1eccb.gif?v=1600101273\" alt=\"pdf_icon.gif\" width=\"25\" height=\"24\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/MrYsLab\/kitronik_motor_board\"\u003ePython example code\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTech Talks -\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/KG_pDlN9SmY\"\u003elive stream playback\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kitronik","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42700415795261,"sku":"65C00355","price":109.5,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0637\/2583\/0205\/files\/5698_large-compact-motor-driver-board-microbit.jpg?v=1762701293","url":"https:\/\/eduplaninternational.com\/en-gb\/products\/kitronik-compact-motor-driver-board-for-the-bbc-microbit","provider":"Eduplan International","version":"1.0","type":"link"}