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# Kitronik Compact Motor Driver Board for the BBC micro:bit

**Brand:** Kitronik

**URL:** https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/kitronik-compact-motor-driver-board-for-the-bbc-micro-bit

## Pricing

- **Price:** $27.00
- **Stock:** In stock
- **Local warehouse:** 5 units
- **Supplier (Kitronik):** 0 units
- **SKU:** KI-5698

## Description

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.

**Product Type:** physical

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- `https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products.json?q=micro+bit` — find micro:bit products as JSON

For the catalogue index and every other machine-readable endpoint we publish, see [https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/llms.txt](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/llms.txt).

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## Contact Us

**Little Bird Electronics Pty Ltd**
ABN: 15 634 521 449

- **Phone:** 1300 240 817
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### Payment Methods

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- **Purchase Orders:** Email to team@littlebird.com.au (Net 30 for approved accounts)

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