{"product_id":"kitronik-environmental-control-board-for-bbc-microbit","title":"Kitronik Environmental Control Board for BBC micro:bit","description":"\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--\n.leftab\n        { \n  float: left; \n  width: 50%; \n  } \n  .rightab\n  { \n  float: right; \n  width:50%; \n  }\n  img \n  { \n  max-width: 100%;; \n  height: auto; \n  }\n  \n  @media screen and (max-width:\n        666px) \n  {\n  .leftab\n  {\n  float: none; \n  width: auto; \n  }\n  .rightab\n  {\n  float: none; \n  width: auto; \n  }\n  }\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"middle\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: -webkit-center;\" class=\"leftab\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: -webkit-center;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0254\/1191\/1743\/files\/5697_description-2-kitronik-environmental-board--microbit-left.jpg?v=1605000470\" data-mce-style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rightab\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0254\/1191\/1743\/files\/5697_description-3-kitronik-environmental-board--microbit-right.jpg?v=1605000613\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 140%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 140%; text-align: center;\"\u003eUnlock the  secrets of nature with code, engineering, and the Environmental Control Board for micro:bit!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kitronik environmental control board provides a variety of sensor inputs and connection points for the BBC micro:bit (V1 \u0026amp; 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BBC \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/microbit.html\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/microbit.html\"\u003emicrobit\u003c\/a\u003e 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 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/25110-3v-vertical-submersible-water-pump\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/25110-3v-vertical-submersible-water-pump\"\u003ewater pump\u003c\/a\u003e, heater pads or fan), 3 status ZIP LEDs, a \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 LED\u003c\/a\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePower 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0254\/1191\/1743\/files\/56100_description-micro-bit-v2-divider-2.jpg?v=1602069027\" alt=\"BBC micro:bit coding banner\" style=\"float: none;\" data-mce-style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe environmental control board can be coded with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/makecode.microbit.org\/\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/makecode.microbit.org\/\"\u003eMakeCode\u003c\/a\u003e 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 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/KitronikLtd\/pxt-kitronik-smart-greenhouse\"\u003ehttps:\/\/github.com\/KitronikLtd\/pxt-kitronik-smart-greenhouse\u003c\/a\u003e. The supplied datasheet has detailed coding advice, so much so that the beginner will have no difficulties following along.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"middle\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003cimg data-mce-fragment=\"1\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0254\/1191\/1743\/files\/5697_description-1-kitronik-environmental-board--microbit-callout.jpg?v=1605000688\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0254\/1191\/1743\/files\/5697_description-1-kitronik-environmental-board--microbit-callout.jpg?v=1605000688\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild automated systems that react to environmental changes, such as plant watering and greenhouse systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt is compatible with both \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/5613-bbc-microbit-board-only\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/5613-bbc-microbit-board-only\"\u003emicro:bit V1\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/56100-bbc-micro-bit-v2-board-only\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/56100-bbc-micro-bit-v2-board-only\"\u003emicrobit V2\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe board features a number of sensor inputs that can be coded to control the board's outputs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere is an onboard BME 280 environmental temperature, barometric pressure and humidity sensor and a separate Real-Time Clock (RTC).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere is also a solar-cell input that can be used in conjunction with rechargeable batteries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe board produces a regulated 3V supply for powering the micro:bit via its edge connector i\/o connections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCode 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 students.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis board is also available as part of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/5699-kitronik-smart-greenhouse-kit\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/5699-kitronik-smart-greenhouse-kit\"\u003eKitronik Smart Greenhouse Kit\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eContents:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Environmental board for greenhouse kit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 74.5mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth: 66mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 29mm.\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=\"cx4gqGNReLQ\" class=\"youtube-frame\"\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 BBC \u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/5613-bbc-microbit-board-only\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/5613-bbc-microbit-board-only\"\u003emicro:bit V1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e  or  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/56100-bbc-micro-bit-v2-board-only\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/56100-bbc-micro-bit-v2-board-only\"\u003emicrobit V2\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/pro-elec-alkaline-aa-battery\"\u003e3 x AA Batteries\u003c\/a\u003e or plug-in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/2261-usb-power-supply-uk-mains\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/2261-usb-power-supply-uk-mains\"\u003epower supply\u003c\/a\u003e  with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/4120-usb-to-dc-jack\"\u003eUSB to DC Jack\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional Extras;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/25110-3v-vertical-submersible-water-pump\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/25110-3v-vertical-submersible-water-pump\"\u003eWater Pump\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/2569-5m-silicone-tube-for-use-with-6-12v-r385-diaphram-pump\"\u003eSilicone tubing for the water pump\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/56107-kitronik-mini-prong-soil-moisture-sensor-for-bbc-micro-bit\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/56107-kitronik-mini-prong-soil-moisture-sensor-for-bbc-micro-bit\"\u003eMini Prong\u003c\/a\u003e (adapted for use with the greenhouse kit).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/2485-crocodile-leads-10pk-alligator-clips-with-150mm-leads\"\u003eCrocodile clips\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/35129-zip-strip\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/35129-zip-strip\"\u003eZIP Stick\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/3609-solar-cell-50-x-30-mm-5v\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/3609-solar-cell-50-x-30-mm-5v\"\u003eSolar Cell\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/2278-aa-ni-mh-rechargeable-battery-1300mah\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/2278-aa-ni-mh-rechargeable-battery-1300mah\"\u003eRechargeable Batteries\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/2565-180-mini-servo?\"\u003eServo\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\/5697-kitronik-environmental-board-for-bbc-micro-bit-datasheet.pdf\" title=\"Environmental Control Board for the BBC micro:bit\n datasheet pdf\"\u003e Datasheet\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\" data-mce-style=\"vertical-align: middle;\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeven online MakeCode tutorials for the Kitronik Smart Greenhouse Kit;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/makecode.microbit.org\/#tutorial:https:\/\/github.com\/KitronikLtd\/pxt-kitronik-smart-greenhouse\/a_VisualThermometerTutorial\"\u003eVisual Thermometer\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/makecode.microbit.org\/#tutorial:https:\/\/github.com\/KitronikLtd\/pxt-kitronik-smart-greenhouse\/b_UsingZIPLEDHueTutorial\"\u003eZIP LED hue\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eC - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/makecode.microbit.org\/#tutorial:https:\/\/github.com\/KitronikLtd\/pxt-kitronik-smart-greenhouse\/c_AutoWateringTutorial\"\u003eAuto-watering\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eD - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/makecode.microbit.org\/#tutorial:https:\/\/github.com\/KitronikLtd\/pxt-kitronik-smart-greenhouse\/d_GrowLightTutorial\"\u003eGrowlight\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eE - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/makecode.microbit.org\/#tutorial:https:\/\/github.com\/KitronikLtd\/pxt-kitronik-smart-greenhouse\/e_TimeSchedulingTutorial\"\u003eTimed watering\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eF - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/makecode.microbit.org\/#tutorial:https:\/\/github.com\/KitronikLtd\/pxt-kitronik-smart-greenhouse\/f_DIYWaterLevelSensorTutorial\"\u003eWater level sensing\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eG - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/makecode.microbit.org\/#tutorial:https:\/\/github.com\/KitronikLtd\/pxt-kitronik-smart-greenhouse\/g_DataLoggingTutorial\"\u003eDatalogging\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/blogs\/resources\/green-energy-adding-a-solar-panel-to-the-kitronik-smart-greenhouse\"\u003eAdding a Solar Panel to the Environmental Control Board\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kitronik","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42700415762493,"sku":"65C00354","price":235.5,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0637\/2583\/0205\/files\/kitronik-av-ict-coding-accessories-default-title-kitronik-environmental-control-board-for-bbc-micro-bit-26761590210621.jpg?v=1770587201","url":"https:\/\/eduplaninternational.com\/en-gb\/products\/kitronik-environmental-control-board-for-bbc-microbit","provider":"Eduplan International","version":"1.0","type":"link"}