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# micro:IO Extender- a micro:bit IO Expansion Board

**Brand:** DFRobot

**URL:** https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/micro-io-extender-a-micro-bit-io-expansion-board

## Pricing

- **Price:** $14.63
- **Stock:** In stock
- **Local warehouse:** 2 units
- **Supplier (DFRobot):** 1253 units
- **SKU:** DF-MBT0008

## Description

The micro:IO Extender is a compact expansion board for the BBC micro:bit that breaks out all 19 I/O pins as Gravity-compatible 3-pin headers. It provides plug-and-play access to the full range of micro:bit GPIO, along with dedicated I2C and serial port headers, an onboard buzzer with switch, and edge connector contacts. Clear silkscreen labelling on the back indicates the function of every interface, making it easy to get started with external sensors, actuators, and displays. Key Features 19 I/O Pins – All micro:bit pins broken out as Gravity-standard 3-pin headers Dedicated I2C Header – Independent I2C interface (P19, P20) for sensors and displays Serial Port Header – Dedicated UART interface (P13, P14) Onboard Buzzer – Connected to P0, with a physical switch to enable/disable Edge Connector Contacts – Retains micro:bit edge connector access ENIG Finish – Gold-plated pads for reliable connections Specifications Operating Voltage – 3.3 V Dimensions – 45.5 × 66.5 mm (1.79 × 2.62 in) Interface – 19× I/O ports (Gravity 3-pin) Resources Product Wiki – Board overview, pinout, and specifications

**Product Type:** physical

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## Finding & Searching Products

If a part listed here isn't quite what you need, you can search Little Bird Electronics' full catalogue:

- **Search by keyword:** `GET https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products.md?q={search_term}` — searches title, vendor, SKU, tags, and MPN
- **Search via JSON:** `GET https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products.json?q={search_term}` — structured JSON results
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- **Filter in-stock only:** `GET https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products.md?q={term}&in_stock=1`
- **Individual product detail:** `GET https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/{handle}.md` — full specs, pricing, stock levels, variants

Search supports multi-word queries (AND logic). Examples:

- `https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products.md?q=raspberry+pi+5` — find Raspberry Pi 5 products
- `https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products.md?q=arduino+sensor` — find Arduino-compatible sensors
- `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
- **Fax:** (02) 8319 2017
- **Email:** help@littlebird.com.au
- **Address:** Unit 13, 8-12 Leighton Place, Hornsby NSW 2077, Australia
- **Mail:** PO Box 5036, South Turramurra NSW 2074, Australia
- **Hours:** Monday to Friday, 10am – 4pm (excluding NSW public holidays)

### Payment Methods

- **Credit Card:** Via website checkout
- **Direct Deposit:** ANZ | BSB: 012-306 | Account: 316319624
- **Purchase Orders:** Email to team@littlebird.com.au (Net 30 for approved accounts)

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