{"title":"ZIP Halo for the BBC micro:bit","handle":"zip-halo-for-the-bbc-micro-bit","url":"/products/zip-halo-for-the-bbc-micro-bit","description":"The ZIP Halo is a circular LED board for the BBC micro:bit featuring 24 individually addressable full-colour ZIP LEDs (WS2812B). Each LED can display a huge spectrum of colours, enabling vibrant rainbow effects, colour mixing, data visualisation, and animated light displays.\n\nThe board bolts securely onto the micro:bit using five bolts and provides a regulated power supply to the micro:bit via JST connector or solder pads. Pins P1 and P2 are broken out to 0.1″ pads along with power and GND for connecting additional sensors or switches.\n\nKey Features\n\n\n24 ZIP LEDs – Individually addressable WS2812B full-colour RGB LEDs\n\nHalo Ring Layout – Circular arrangement for eye-catching light effects\n\nSecure Mounting – Bolts directly onto the micro:bit with 5 bolts\n\nRegulated Power Supply – Powers the micro:bit from 3.5–5V input\n\nJST Power Input – Connect a 3×AAA battery holder or LiPo battery\n\nExtension Pads – Chain additional ZIP LEDs via 0.1″ pitch connector pads\n\nBroken-Out Pins – P1, P2, VCC, and GND on 0.1″ pads for additional components\n\n\nSpecifications\n\n\nLEDs – 24× WS2812B (ZIP LEDs)\n\nSupply Voltage – 3.5–5V\n\nPower Input – JST connector or solder pads\n\nCompatibility – MakeCode (Blocks/JavaScript), WS2812B driver code\n\n\nIdeal For\n\nColourful micro:bit coding projects\nData visualisation and light displays\nWearable electronics and costumes\nLearning about addressable LEDs\n\n\n\nNote: BBC micro:bit and batteries are not included.\n","vendor":"Kitronik","product_type":"physical","in_stock":true,"options":[],"variants":[{"id":5443,"title":"Default Title","sku":"KI-5625","price":26.8,"on_sale":false,"in_stock":true,"available_quantity":115,"option1":"Default Title"}]}