This add on pack provides everything you need to take advantage of these features, enabling you to make use of sunlight as a power source. Firstly, insert the batteries and then attach the solar cell to the terminal block with a small screwdriver. No soldering required. This solar cell kit has been put together to provide a renewable power source for the environmental control board. The kit comprises 3 x AA Ni-MH 1300mAh Rechargeable Batteries and a 5.0V 130mA polycrystalline solar cell. This kit provides a renewable power source for the kitronik environmental control board<BR/>No soldering required<BR/>Solar cell features maximum current 130mA and maximum power 0.65V<BR/>The batteries are rechargeable making them a cost-effective and greener way of powering your projects<BR/>They have a capacity of 1300mAh and a nominal output of 1.2V This kit requires the Kitronik Environmental Control Board <a href="/web/p/products/2176978">217-6978</a>

The Kitronik MI: power board for the BBC Micro bit V2 brings real portability to your wearable projects. The stylish, lightweight PCB is designed to fit snugly against the BBC micro: bit and features a built-in buzzer and 3V coin cell holder. This latest version has been redesigned to fit both the the V1 and V2 micro:bit.When assembled, the MI: power board is connected directly to the 3V, GND and P0 connections on the micro: bit. The 3V and GND connections provide power to the micro: bit and the built-in buzzer is connected to P0, which is the default output pin when using the audio functions in the block editor software. The board has an easy to access on/off switch, which makes it easy to turn a project on and off, rather than have to disconnect the power supply from the BBC micro: bit. Power your BBC micro: bit from a stylish PCB<BR/>Break free from the tether to the computer and take your project mobile<BR/>On-Board buzzer<BR/>Easy access on/off switch<BR/>Great for micro: bit mood badges, to allow your micro: bit to become a handheld remote control, and much more<BR/>This accessory is supplied with spacers, fixings and a battery<BR/>No soldering required

The Kitronik MI:pro Protector Case for the BBC micro: bit has been designed to work with both the original micro: bit V1 and the new micro: bit V2 and continues in the traditions of our earlier cases. The cases are designed to keep the micro: bit safe, fully useable, and to offer the freedom of not being tethered to a computer. The case is available in 4 different colour options. The case is also supplied with a sticky fixer pad so that you can attach a battery holder to the rear of the case, such as can be found in our BBC micro: bit Starter Kit. When a battery holder is used, micro: bit projects can go wherever you go. Even with a battery holder attached, the case is still palm-sized and portable. Provides excellent protection to the BBC micro: bit whilst allowing access to the bottom pins<BR/>Full access to the A and B buttons on the BBC micro: bit<BR/>Attach a battery cage to the rear of the case with the supplied sticky fixer<BR/>Full access to pins and connections including the micro USB connector<BR/>Clear case material shows the on-board LEDs in perfect clarity<BR/>The case is compatible with versions 1 and 2 of the micro: bit

The Kitronik Kitronik Robotics Board enables the Raspberry Pi Pico (connected via pin header) to drive 4 motors (or 2 stepper motors) and 8 servos. It also features 27 other I/O expansion points and power and ground connections. The Robotics Board features 2 dual H Bridge Motor Driver ICs. These are capable of driving 2 standard motors or 1 stepper motor each, with full forward, reverse, and stop control. There are also 8 servo outputs, capable of driving standard and continuous rotation servos. They can all be controlled by the Pico using the I2C protocol, via a 16 channel driver IC. The IO break out provides connections to all the unused pins on the Pico. The 27 available I/O pins allow other devices, such as sensors or ZIP LEDs, to be added to the board. Power is provided via either a terminal block or servo style connector. The supply is then controlled by an on/off power switch to the board and there is also a green LED to indicate when the board has power. A compact yet feature-packed board designed to sit at the heart of Raspberry Pi Pico robotics projects<BR/>The board can drive 4 motors (or 2 stepper motors), with full forward, reverse, and stop control, and 8 servos<BR/>It also features 27 other I/O expansion points and Power and Ground connections<BR/>The I2C communication lines are also broken out allowing other I2C compatible devices to be controlled<BR/>Additionally, the board features an on/off switch and power status LED<BR/>Power the board via either a terminal block or servo style connector<BR/>The 3V and GND pins are broken out to solder pads, allowing external devices to be powered<BR/>Code it with MicroPython via an editor such as the thonny editor

The Kitronik Discovery Kit for Raspberry Pi Pico (Pico not included) is a easy way to learn about microcontrollers, python coding, and physical computing. The kit is supplied with all of the components needed to complete the 7 included experiments, including a large-format breadboard. The kit is packaged in sturdy reusable packaging that can be used to store the kit. This version of the kit is NOT supplied with a Raspberry Pi Pico. The seven experiments take you from the basics of using the board through to more advanced concepts and using external electronics. The experiments cover key concepts of microcontrollers, such as basic setup, simple coding, Interrupts, Threads, Digital Inputs, and Analog and Digital Outputs. The kit ships with a comprehensive guide booklet. The booklet covers the basic setup and then how to complete each of the 7 experiments. This kit offers a great introduction to microcontrollers, python coding, and physical computing<BR/>Make the 7 experiments in the step-by-step tutorial book and learn as you go<BR/>All parts are included to conduct the 7 experiments<BR/>The kit is supplied with a detailed booklet that covers setup and then how to complete the 7 experiments<BR/>The experiments explore simple coding, interrupts, threads, digital inputs, and analogue and digital outputs<BR/>The kit is supplied in re-usable packaging suitable for long term storage of the kit

The Kitronik Discovery Kit for Raspberry Pi Pico (connected via pin header) to drive two motors simultaneously with full forward, reverse & stop control, making it ideal for Pico controlled buggy projects. Alternatively, the board can be used to power a stepper motor. The board features the DRV8833 motor driver IC, which has built-in short circuit, over current and thermal protection. The board has 4 external connections to GPIO pins and a 3V and GND supply from the Pico. This allows for additional IO options for your buggy builds that can be read or controlled by the Pico. In addition there is an on/off switch and power status LED, allowing you to see at a glance if the board is powered up and save your batteries when your project is not in use. A compact yet feature-packed board designed to sit at the heart of your Raspberry Pi Pico robot buggy projects<BR/>The board can drive 2 motors simultaneously with full forward, reverse, and stop control<BR/>It features the DRV8833 motor driver IC, which has built-in short circuit, over current and thermal protection<BR/>Additionally, the board features an on/off switch and power status LED<BR/>Power the board via a terminal block style connector<BR/>The 3V and GND pins are also broken out, allowing external devices to be powered

The Kitronik Air Quality Board provides a complete air monitoring and reporting solution for the BBC micro: bit. The wealth of on-board sensors and connection points allow you to collect extensive air quality data that can be stored in on-board memory and displayed on the OLED screen or transferred to a computer for analysis. Kitronik has also produced online MakeCode tutorials that are designed to introduce you to all of the key features of the board, see the 'Resources section below for links. The Air Quality Board is perfect for the classroom. Run short or long-term classroom experiments, such as monitoring air quality throughout the year, with and without the heating on. You can then use the collected data to produce graphs and more. An all in one Air Quality monitoring and reporting solution for the BBC micro: bit<BR/>Measure temperature, pressure, humidity, air quality index, and eCO2<BR/>Pins 0, 1 and 2 are broken out to solder pads for additional I/O<BR/>The board features a black and white 128x64 OLED display screen and 3 status ZIP LEDs for visually displaying data<BR/>The real-time clock (RTC) and 1Mbit of on-board EEPROM memory enable timestamped data logging and long term data storage<BR/>Online MakeCode tutorials that introduce you to all of the boards key features<BR/>Run long term monitoring experiments in the classroom throughout the school year<BR/>There is an integrated edge connector for the micro: bit to slot into<BR/>Kitronik has produced custom MakeCode blocks for convenient and straightforward coding Alternatively, it would make a great addition to an office/workshop, let science inform you when it's time to open those windows or remind you to ventilate your work area! The board also features a connection point for a solar cell that can be used alongside rechargeable batteries to keep your experiments running for longer. NOTE: Please ensure the correct rechargeable batteries are fitted before charging, they should be NiMh

The Kitronik Inventor's Kit - Python version for the BBC micro: bit is a great way to get started with programming and hardware interaction with the BBC micro: bit. This Inventor's Kit contains everything you need to complete 10 experiments including using LEDs, motors, photo resistors and capacitors. To get you off to a flying start, we have included an easy to follow tutorial book which guides you through everything you will need to know about programming the BBC micro: bit. You don't need any experience with programming as the tutorial book will guide you every step of the way. You'll be programming and creating circuits in no time! The tutorial offers step by step guides to all 10 experiments. Experiments 1 - 6 are coded with MakeCode Blocks and experiments 7 - 10 are coded with the MakeCode Python editor. No soldering required - build your first circuit in minutes<BR/>Make 10 experiments included in the provided step-by-step tutorial book<BR/>As your skill grows, progress from Blocks to Python all within the MakeCode environment The Python version tutorial booklet has been written especially for this version and will walk the user through creating the code and the circuits. In the original Inventor's kit experiments 7 - 10 were coded with JavaScript. By using our specially designed Edge Connector Board for the BBC micro: bit in conjunction with the breadboard, it is easy to use these pins to connect additional components to the BBC micro: bit.

The Kitronik Mini Prong soil sensor is a short version of the original Prong sensor that has been specially adapted for use with the Kitronik Greenhouse Kit for BBC micro: bit. The Mini Prong soil moisture sensor for BBC microbit is a sensor board that can be connected to a BBC micro: bit with crocodile clips to monitor the moisture present in the soil. The two conductive tines are placed into the soil. Any water or moisture in the soil will conduct to give an analogue voltage that can be read by the BBC micro: bit. Mini Prong is powered from the 3V supply of the BBC micro: bit. Use either the USB or JST connector on the BBC micro: bit to power the circuit. The board has been designed to work with croc-clips, to connect between the Mini Prong and the BBC micro: bit. Measure soil moisture levels<BR/>Attach to the micro: bit with crocodile clips<BR/>Compatible with both BBC micro: bit V1 and BBC micro: bit V2<BR/>Write code for it with any micro: bit coding editor

The Kitronik LAB:bit for the BBC microbit offers a super fun way for children to learn about coding in an engaging and hands-on way. It has been specifically designed for the classroom for KS2 computing and is backed by online MakeCode tutorials, simplified custom blocks, and a detailed getting started guide. Supplied in the box are a battery holder (3 x AA), a wheel and tyre for the motor, and the detailed easy to follow guide. The board is absolutely packed with an impressive array of features and devices for easy delivery of fun and informative lessons. These include a motor, ultrasonic distance sensor, 2 x large user-assignable tactile buttons (with indicator LEDs), a microphone, speaker (with volume control), 7 programmable ZIP LEDs(in an arc), LAB:bit is an all in one educational platform designed for the delivery of KS2 computing in the classroom (7 - 10-year-olds)<BR/>It's packed full of devices, LEDs, switches, sensors, and other programmable features<BR/>It features an edge connector for the micro: bit to slot into, no tools required<BR/>LAB:bit is supplied with a pre-fitted protective acrylic cover<BR/>Additionally, there are clip-able pads for attaching an additional motor, 2 x clip-able pads for attaching further buttons/switches, colour changing power indication LEDs, and a cutaway for easy reset button access<BR/>There are also pre-fitted anti-slip rubber feet to ensure that LAB:bit stays securely on the desk<BR/>Code it with blocks in the MakeCode editor<BR/>Kitronik custom blocks to make coding more intuitive and straightforward<BR/>Custom blocks are grouped by type to make it easy to go straight to the blocks you need A user-assignable potentiometer control, 2 x sets of traffic light LEDs, and LEDs arranged in a dice formation (that can also be used for displaying digits). Power is provided via the provided 3 x AA battery holder into the DC barrel jack input. The board has been rated for a maximum of 6V and a minimum of 3V, 3V - 4.5V recommended. The on-board power regulation circuit provides power to the board and to the micro: bit, removing the need to power the micro: bit separately. LAB:bit has an inbuilt polarity protection circuit for the DC input. There is a colour changing power LED to indicate when the battery voltage is getting low. No soldering<BR/>Minimal mechanical assembly required<BR/>Supplied in the box are; a battery holder (3 x AA) and a wheel and tyre for the motor<BR/>Power LAB:bit via the provided 3 x AA battery holder<BR/>The board is rated for 3V to 6V<BR/>It has an inbuilt polarity protection circuit for the DC input

The Kitronik Clippable servo has had the standard pin header replaced with super useful crocodile clips. This allows it to be used in projects that feature other clippable connection points, such as projects utilising the Kitronik Klip Motor Driver. The 360-degree rotation servo features plastic gears, which although they are not as hard-wearing as their metal counterparts, they are lighter and suitable for most applications. The servo is rated to operate between 4.8V - 6V, and has a max stall torque of 1.5kg.cm@6V. If the clippable servo is being used in micro: bit projects, a separate power supply is required. If you are using the Kitronik Klip Motor Driver, the power can be taken directly from the Klip motor driver board. The clippable servo has had the standard pin header replaced with super useful crocodile clips<BR/>Small and compact yet high power output, 1.5kg.cm@6V<BR/>It can be coded using the MakeCode or Python editors<BR/>Suitable for RC models and Robotics projects<BR/>360 degrees of rotation<BR/>Operating Voltage of 4.8V to 6V<BR/>It can be used with Kitronik clippable micro: bit accessories, such as the Kitronik Klip Motor Driver The servo can rotate approx. 360 degrees and it can be driven with any standard 360-degree servo code/libraries. It can be coded using the MakeCode or Python editors which makes it ideal for novice or expert level microbit projects. The servos are supplied with four horns and the associated fixings which should allow you to slot these servos into your projects with relative ease and without the need to make custom horns.

The Kitronik :VIEW Graphics128 OLED display gives the user the ability to add a monochrome 128x64 display to the BBC micro: bit. The on-board edge connector allows the micro: bit to slot into the board without any additional fixings. The board also features a micro: bit style I/O connector which means it can be slotted into any other micro: bit accessory that has a slot for inserting a micro: bit. All of the pins from the BBC micro: bit are tracked through to provide the edge pads with the full usage of the BBC micro: bit, with the addition of a display. As the micro: bit slots directly into the board, no tools, fixings, or soldering are required. Kitronik has generated custom blocks and example code for MakeCode and MicroPython (see the datasheet for more details). Add a monochrome 128x64 OLED display to the micro: bit<BR/>The micro: bit slots into the on-board edge connector<BR/>The board features a micro: bit style I/O connector allowing it to be slotted into other micro: bit accessories<BR/>It can be coded with MakeCode blocks and with Python<BR/>Kitronik has created custom MakeCode blocks<BR/>Kitronik has created a GitHub repo for custom Python functions<BR/>It can be powered via the edge connector or by the micro: bit<BR/>Requires a 3V supply<BR/>The board features a power indicator LED The blocks can be added via the add Extensions function in the editor by searching &#147;Kitronik&#148;, or from: GitHub. More information about our custom Python functions can also be found at: GitHub. The 128x64 display uses the SSD1306 driver on an I2C interface. At the centre of the board are the breakout pads for the I2C lines, along with two ground pads and a 3V power pad. These pads are on a 2.54mm pitch, which means they will fit either wire or a pin header for jumper cables (not provided). This can be used by those who wish to add more I2C devices and functionality. It is possible to change the default I2C address of the board (see the Selecting Display section of this Datasheet for more details).