{"product_id":"kitronik-accessbit-for-bbc-microbit","title":"Kitronik ACCESS:bit for BBC micro:bit","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe ACCESS:bit is a bolt-on\/clip-on board for the BBC \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/collections\/microbit-accessories\"\u003emicrobit\u003c\/a\u003e that simulates an access barrier. It includes a switch for turning the integrated 3xAAA battery supply on and off and also a buzzer for sound. The ACCESS:bit joins the family of transportation\/pedestrian crossing micro:bit accessories, that also includes; the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/5642-stopbit-traffic-light-for-bbc-microbit\"\u003eSTOP:bit\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/5643-lampbit-street-light-for-bbc-microbit\"\u003eLAMP:bit\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ACCESS:bit is supplied with a single servo, a barrier, and all of the required fixings. Once the microbit has been fitted to the ACCESS:bit its LED matrix is fully visible and therefore can be used to display warning signals, stop\/go symbols or as a light sensor for autonomous actions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ACCESS:bit has been designed to allow for connection to the micro:bit via the supplied M3 countersunk screws or via crocodile clips. For pinout information, please refer to the \u003ca title=\"\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/resources.kitronik.co.uk\/pdf\/5646-access-bit-microbit-pedestrian-crossing-datsheet.pdf\"\u003eDatasheet\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKitronik has also produced a set of custom MakeCode editor blocks that make it possible to simplify the task of coding, thus opening up this activity to younger students.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo add the custom blocks to the MakeCode menu, select the cog in the top right of the editor. Then, select Extensions from the drop down menu. This will bring up the search box, search for Kitronik. Now, select the ACCESS:bit tile and the blocks will be added to the editor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNote:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe ACCESS:bit does\n\u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e\ninclude a micro:bit. The micro:bit is available separately; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/5613-bbc-microbit-board-only\"\u003ebuy microbit\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis kit requires some mechanical assembly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe ACCESS:bit is an accessory for the BBC micro:bit that simulates an access barrier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt features and on\/off switch, integrated battery cage and buzzer for sound.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe micro:bit can bolt-on\/clip-on to the board.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt follows the same aesthetic as the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/5642-stopbit-traffic-light-for-bbc-microbit\"\u003eSTOP:bit\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/5643-lampbit-street-light-for-bbc-microbit\"\u003eLAMP:bit\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt can be used in conjunction with the STOP:bit and LAMP:bit for larger projects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe have created custom code blocks for the MakeCode Editor that are available as an Extension to the editor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eContents:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x ACCESS:bit with integrated battery cage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 x M3 Countersunk screws and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/2315-m3-hex-full-width-nut-zinc-pack-of-100\"\u003eM3 nuts\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/2565-180-mini-servo\"\u003e180 degree servo\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA single access barrier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 89mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMax Width (with barrier fully extended): 125mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMax Depth (with servo affixed): 30mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePCB Thickness: 1.6mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVideo:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"youtube-video-container\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"youtube-frame\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" data-embed=\"sTdhY-pygYo\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRequires:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA \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\/aaa-zinc-chloride-batteries\"\u003e3 x AAA Batteries\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Screwdriver.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eResources:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/resources.kitronik.co.uk\/pdf\/5646-access-bit-microbit-pedestrian-crossing-datsheet.pdf\"\u003eDatasheet \u0026amp; Assembly Guide\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\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kitronik","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42700414746685,"sku":"65C00325","price":116.25,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0637\/2583\/0205\/files\/5646_large-access-bit-microbit-transportation-pedestrian-crossing-projects_53f05acd-fcfe-486e-b843-cd909d027dbf.jpg?v=1762701245","url":"https:\/\/eduplaninternational.com\/products\/kitronik-accessbit-for-bbc-microbit","provider":"Eduplan International","version":"1.0","type":"link"}