{"product_id":"kitronik-klip-motor-driver-for-bbc-microbit","title":"Kitronik Klip Motor Driver for BBC micro:bit","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 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. .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can run two DC motors simultaneously, both clockwise and counter-clockwise, and at varying speeds. Some examples of motors to use would be\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/2547-right-angle-geared-hobby-motor\"\u003eright angled geared hobby motors\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/2591-solderless-gear-motor\"\u003esolderless gearmotors\u003c\/a\u003e. The ZIP LED output connection is ideally suited for use with the\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/35140-zip-hex-led-pack-of-5\"\u003eZIP Hex boards\u003c\/a\u003e, as they also have croc-clip connections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/resources.kitronik.co.uk\/images\/other\/simple-robotics-single-kit-klip-motor-board-microbit-pins.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe main BBC micro:bit pin breakout section is great for controlling the Kitronik :CITY products, such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/5642-stopbit-traffic-light-for-bbc-microbit\"\u003eSTOP:bit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/5643-lampbit-street-light-for-bbc-microbit\"\u003eLAMP:bit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/5646-accessbit-for-bbc-microbit\"\u003eACCESS:bit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePower 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKitronik 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNote:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the BBC micro:bit is powered via its USB connector, and there are no batteries inserted, there will be no power at the 3V output connection – this is to provide some overcurrent protection for the BBC micro:bit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePossible applications include:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--\n#slider {\n overflow: hidden;\n}\n\n#slider figure {\n position: relative;\n width: 500%;\n margin: 0;\n left: 0;\n animation: 15s slider infinite;\n}\n#slider figure img {\n float: left;\n width: 20%;\n}\n\n\n@keyframes slider {\n 0% {\n  left: 0;\n }\n 20% {\n  left: 0;\n }\n 25% {\n  left: -100%;\n }\n 45% {\n  left: -100%;\n }\n 50% {\n  left: -200%;\n }\n 70% {\n  left: -200%;\n }\n 75% {\n  left: -300%;\n }\n 95% {\n  left: -300%;\n }\n 100% {\n  left: -400%;\n }\n}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"slider\" style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 870px;\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/resources.kitronik.co.uk\/images\/other\/create-klip-motor-driver-microbit-1.jpg\"\u003e \n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/resources.kitronik.co.uk\/images\/other\/create-klip-motor-driver-microbit-2.jpg\"\u003e \n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/resources.kitronik.co.uk\/images\/other\/create-klip-motor-driver-microbit-3.jpg\"\u003e \n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/resources.kitronik.co.uk\/images\/other\/create-klip-motor-driver-microbit-5.jpg\"\u003e \n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/resources.kitronik.co.uk\/images\/other\/create-klip-motor-driver-microbit-1.jpg\"\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrive 2 x DC Motors simultaneously, both clockwise and counter-clockwise.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt breaks out Pins 0, 1, 2, 3V and GDN (just like the main pads on the BBC micro:bit itself).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnect to the pads with crocodile clips and banana plugs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere is also an out put design specifically for ZIP LEDs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe main BBC micro:bit pin breakout section is great for controlling the Kitronik :CITY products.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower is provided via the integrated battery supply.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput and motor driver status lights for troubleshooting and testing code prior to attaching motors and devices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eContents:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Klip Motor Driver for the BBC micro:bit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 72mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth: 70mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVideo:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"youtube-video-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"youtube-frame\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" data-embed=\"Oi-eechs47E\" 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\n\u003ch3\u003eRequires:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/5613-bbc-microbit-board-only\"\u003eBBC micro:bit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/gp-aa-batteries\"\u003e3 x AA Batteries\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrocodile Leads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/2483-crocodile-leads-10-pk-short-50mm-wires-with-alligator-clips\"\u003e50mm lead length\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/2484-crocodile-leads-10pk-alligator-clips-with-100mm-leads\"\u003e100mm lead length\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/2485-crocodile-leads-10pk-alligator-clips-with-150mm-leads\"\u003e150mm lead length\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eResources:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Klip User Guide PDF\" href=\"https:\/\/resources.kitronik.co.uk\/pdf\/5655-klip-motor-user-guide.pdf\"\u003eKlip User Guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cimg 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 title=\"Klip Datasheet PDF\" href=\"https:\/\/resources.kitronik.co.uk\/pdf\/5655-klip-motor-microbit-datasheet.pdf\"\u003eDatasheet\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cimg 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\/KitronikLtd\/pxt-kitronik-klip-motor\"\u003eKlip MakeCode Extension on GitHub\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"adding a servo to the simple robotics kit\" href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/blogs\/resources\/add-servo-simple-robotics-kit\"\u003eHow to drive a servo with the :CREATE Klip Motor Driver Board.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kitronik","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42700414910525,"sku":"65C00330","price":135.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0637\/2583\/0205\/files\/5655_additional-klip-clipable-motor-driver-board-microbit-inserted.jpg?v=1762701252","url":"https:\/\/eduplaninternational.com\/en-gb\/products\/kitronik-klip-motor-driver-for-bbc-microbit","provider":"Eduplan International","version":"1.0","type":"link"}