Kitronik Compact Motor Driver Board for the BBC micro:bit
We have ✅ 5 available of the KI-5698 in our Sydney warehouse.
A compact motor driver board for the BBC micro:bit that drives two DC motors or one stepper motor. The integrated edge connector lets the micro:bit slot in directly, with built-in protection against short circuits, overcurrent, and overheating.
Power is supplied via terminal block or servo connector, with a regulated 3V output that powers the micro:bit – no separate battery needed for the board.
Key Features
- Dual Motor Control – Forward, reverse, and stop for 2 motors
- Stepper Support – Half-stepping mode (not micro-stepping)
- Built-in Protection – Short circuit, overcurrent, and thermal protection
- Powers the micro:bit – Regulated 3V output via edge connector
- 2 Extra I/O Pins – Digital or analogue, accessible via terminals
- Button A/B Access – External connections for additional switches
- MakeCode Blocks – Custom Kitronik extension available
Ideal For
- Robot buggies and vehicles
- Motorised micro:bit projects
- STEM education and coding clubs
Specifications
- Motors – 2× DC motors or 1× stepper (half-step)
- Dimensions – 68 × 46.5 × 10.6mm
- PCB Thickness – 1.6mm
Package Contents
- 1× Compact Motor Driver Board
Note: BBC micro:bit sold separately.
The Kitronik Compact Motor Driver Board for the BBC micro:bit appears in the following collections:
SKU KI-5698
by Kitronik
