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This protective case is designed for the BBC micro:bit and works with both the original micro:bit V1 and the micro:bit V2. Its four-layer construction surrou...

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This protective case is designed for the BBC micro:bit and works with both the original micro:bit V1 and the micro:bit V2. Its four-layer construction surrounds the board while keeping the important buttons, ports and bottom edge pins accessible.

The case helps protect the micro:bit and, importantly, reduces the chance of accidentally shorting the pads on the back of the board. A 2xAAA battery pack can be mounted to the rear using the supplied sticky fixer, making mobile micro:bit projects easier to build.

Assembly is straightforward and involves stacking the laser-cut plates around the micro:bit and screwing them together, with only a small flathead screwdriver required at most. The edge pins remain accessible for use with many edge connector carrier boards; the SparkFun gamer:bit is not compatible because its edge connector is located in the centre of the board.

Includes: 4x M3 Cheese Head Nylon Machine Screw, 1x Sticky Fixer Pad, 4x M3 Nylon Full Nut, laser-cut parts, 1x Back Mounting Plate, 2x Mid-layer Parts, 1x Mid-layer Plate and 1x Front Plate. This case does not include a micro:bit, power source or mounting screws.

Features:

  • Provides excellent protection to the BBC micro:bit whilst allowing access to the bottom pins.
  • Full access to the A and B buttons on the BBC micro:bit.
  • Attach a battery cage to the rear of the case with the supplied sticky fixer.
  • Full access to pins and connections including the micro USB connector.
  • Clear case material shows the on-board LEDs in perfect clarity.
  • The case is compatible with versions 1 and 2 of the micro:bit.
  • When used in conjunction with a battery holder, micro:bit projects can be fully mobile.

Specifications:

  • Length: 65mm.
  • Width: 37mm.
  • Depth (without screws): 12mm.
  • Depth (with screws): 18.5mm.

A practical enclosure for classrooms, workshops and portable micro:bit builds where access to the edge connector and controls still matters.

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Plain-language definitions for the technical terms used above.

edge pins
Edge pins are exposed electrical contacts along the edge of a board that let you connect to power, signals, and accessories. They matter because they make it easier to attach clips, expansion boards, or external components without soldering.

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