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Edge Connector Breakout Board for BBC micro:bit - Pre-built

We have ✅ 16 available of the KI-5601B in our Sydney warehouse.

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The Edge Connector Breakout Board for the BBC micro:bit provides easy access to all of the processor pins on the micro:bit's edge connector. Pre-built with pin headers already soldered, it's ready to use straight out of the box.

21 pins are broken out in total, including additional I/O lines, direct access to buttons A and B, LED matrix outputs, and the I2C bus. The SCL and SDA pins are separated at the board edge for easy identification. A built-in prototyping area with 3V, 0V, and unconnected rows lets you solder on switches, sensors, and pull-up or pull-down resistors as needed.

Key Features

  • 21 Breakout Pins – Access all important pins from the micro:bit edge connector
  • Prototyping Area – Dedicated area with 3V and 0V rows for quick circuit building
  • Pre-built – Straight double-row PCB pin headers pre-soldered for immediate use
  • Clear Labelling – All pins labelled with straightforward documentation

Ideal For

  • Accessing additional pins and functionality on the BBC micro:bit
  • Prototyping circuits with jumper wires and breadboards
  • Educational electronics projects and experiments

Specifications

  • Dimensions – 60 × 40 × 11.8 mm
  • Pins Broken Out – 21
  • Connector – Edge connector for BBC micro:bit

Package Contents

  • 1× Edge Connector Breakout Board for the BBC micro:bit (pre-built)
Note: BBC micro:bit sold separately. Insert the micro:bit firmly into the edge connector for a secure connection.

Resources

The Edge Connector Breakout Board for BBC micro:bit - Pre-built appears in the following collections:

SKU KI-5601B