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Super:bit expansion board for micro:bit kit
The Super:bit is a feature-rich expansion board that transforms the BBC micro:bit into the core of robotics and LEGO-compatible projects. With support for DC...
The Super:bit is a feature-rich expansion board that transforms the BBC micro:bit into the core of robotics and LEGO-compatible projects. With support for DC motors, stepper motors, and servos, plus onboard RGB LEDs and a buzzer, it provides everything needed to build programmable robots — no soldering required.
A symmetrical centre-axis design keeps builds balanced, while three flexible power options and 17 breakout IO ports give you plenty of room to expand. All motor and sensor connections use keyed connectors for easy, reliable wiring.
Key Features
- Multi-Motor Support – Drive up to 4× DC motors, 2× stepper motors, and 8× servos simultaneously
- Three Power Options – Micro-USB, 18650 lithium battery (included in kit), or 3–5 V external battery box (XH2.54 connector)
- 17 Breakout IO Ports – Pin headers for full micro:bit GPIO access
- 10 Alligator-Clip Pads – Beginner-friendly connections without jumper wires
- 4× Programmable RGB LEDs – Addressable NeoPixel-style indicators
- Onboard Buzzer – Play tones and melodies directly
- I2C & Serial Ports – Connect sensors and a Wi-Fi camera module
- LEGO Compatible – Mounting holes for building custom chassis and structures
- Compact Design – 95 × 46 mm, bilateral symmetry for balanced builds
Ideal For
- STEM and robotics education with micro:bit
- Building LEGO-compatible programmable robots
- Motor and servo control projects
- Classroom or workshop activities
Package Contents
- 1× Super:bit expansion board
- 1× 18650 lithium battery
- 1× USB cable
Resources
Jargon buster
Plain-language definitions for the technical terms used above.
- breakout
- A breakout is a small circuit board that makes a tiny or hard-to-solder component easier to connect to with standard pins. It matters because this OLED module can be wired into a microcontroller project without needing to solder directly to the display’s fine contacts.
- GPIO
- General-purpose input/output pins are microcontroller pins you can set in software to read signals, switch devices on and off, or connect to peripherals. The number of GPIO pins matters because it limits how many buttons, LEDs, sensors, and other parts you can wire directly to the board.
- Headers
- Rows of metal pins used to plug a module into a breadboard or connect it with jumper wires. Pre-soldered headers make the module easier to use straight away without needing to solder the pins yourself.
- I2C
- I2C is a two-wire communication bus used by many sensors and small modules. It matters because several I2C devices can share the same two wires, but each device needs a compatible address and your controller must support I2C.
- NeoPixel
- A type of addressable LED system where colour data is sent along a single digital data line from one LED or controller to the next. Compatibility matters because the timing and signal format must match for the lights or driver board to respond correctly.
- RGB
- Short for red, green and blue, usually referring to an LED that can mix those three colours. It matters because controlling an RGB LED teaches how separate outputs combine to create different colours.
- servo
- A servo is a motor with built-in position control, usually told to move to a specific angle by a control signal. It matters when you need repeatable movement, such as steering, arms, flaps, or linkages, rather than continuous spinning.
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