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Kitronik MI:power Board V2 for BBC micro:bit
· MPN: DEV-17852
Add portable power and sound to your BBC micro:bit projects with this lightweight add-on PCB. It fits snugly against the micro:bit and includes a built-in bu...
Add portable power and sound to your BBC micro:bit projects with this lightweight add-on PCB. It fits snugly against the micro:bit and includes a built-in buzzer plus a 3V coin cell holder, making it well suited to wearable projects, badges and handheld builds.
This V2 board has been redesigned to suit both V1 and V2 BBC micro:bit boards. When assembled, it connects directly to the 3V, GND and P0 connections; 3V and GND power the micro:bit, while the buzzer is connected to P0, the default output pin for audio functions in the Block Editor software.
An easy-access on/off switch lets you power your project without unplugging anything. Once fitted, the mechanical fixings help retain the battery so it cannot be removed without a screwdriver. The BBC micro:bit is not included.
Features:
- Power your BBC micro:bit from a stylish PCB.
- Break free from the tether to the computer and take your project mobile.
- On-Board buzzer.
- Easy access on/off switch.
- Great for micro:bit mood badges, to allow your micro:bit to become a handheld remote control, and much more.
- This accessory is supplied with spacers, fixings and a battery.
- No soldering required.
Specifications:
- Length: 51mm.
- Width: 42mm.
- Height: 6mm.
Assembly documentation is available from the manufacturer, and the included spacers and fixings make it straightforward to mount to your micro:bit.
Jargon buster
Plain-language definitions for the technical terms used above.
- PCB
- A printed circuit board is a rigid board with copper tracks that connect electronic parts without loose wires. For this kit, the PCBs also form the airplane shape, so they are both the circuit base and part of the finished model.
Kitronik MI:power Board V2 Assembly Guide
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