Kitronik BBC micro:bit Motor Control Board

Kitronik compact motor control board for BBC micro:bit

The tiny Kitronik motor control board for the BBC micro:bit adds motor control functionality to the microbit. This board allows simultaneous operation of two motors with forward, reverse and stop control, making it perfect for designs such as buggies. Short circuit, overcurrent and heat protection are all included on the board.

The board contains a built-in Edge connector for simple insertion of your BBC micro:bit. It also has external connectors for the A and B button inputs. This allows additional switches/inputs to be connected to the motor control board, the status of which can then be read by the BBC micro:bit.

There are two other inputs/outputs. These can be used to connect a variety of components and can operate in digital or analogue mode.

Power is supplied via a terminal block or servo connection, and power is regulated by a switch on the board. When the board is switched on, a green LED lights up. The board also generates a regulated 3V supply that is provided in the 40-way connection to power the connected BBC micro:bit, eliminating the need to power the BBC micro:bit directly.

Kitronik has created a set of new blocks for the MakeCode editor to make the Compact motor driver board easier to use. To add them to the editor, click on the gear symbol in the top right corner. Then, in the drop-down menu, choose Extensions, and in the search field, type and enter Kitronik. Choose the Kitronik engine driving tile from the list, and the new blocks will be added to the editor menu.

BBC micro:bit: features motor control board

• Ideal for designs such as buggies and other robotics projects.
• Drive 2 motors with full forward, reverse and stop control.
• Terminal blocks for easy connection of motors and inputs.
• The 2 additional inputs/outputs can be used in digital or analogue mode.
• The board also features an on/off switch and a power status LED. 
• Includes an on-board connector for the BBC micro:bit to be inserted.
• Provides a regulated power supply to the BBC micro:bit.
• Access the other pins of the BBC micro:bit easily and conveniently.
• Program with the MakeCode editor or with python.

Content, prerequisites and resources of the motor control board

Contents : 

• 1 x Compact Motor Driver board for the BBC micro:bit.
• Please note: the micro:bit board is not included.

Prerequisites :

• A micro:bit.
• USB cable.
• A power supply.
• The following part is also required: Motors.

Resources :

• Python example code.
• Tech Talks - live stream playback.