Kitronik Interface Board for micro:bit and Fischertechnik

The Kitronik Interface Board for micro:bit and Fischertechnik provides an alternative method to control motors and components of Fischertechnik STEM kits.

This board runs from a 9V PP3 battery, producing a regulated 3V supply to power the BBC micro:bit, and includes a power switch. It features plated holes for Fischertechnik plugs to connect components and is designed to slot onto the Fischertechnik base plate.

The board has 2 Input/Output pins and 2 switch inputs each paired with 0V connection, plus 2 pairs of motor connections allowing bidirectional motor control. The micro:bit plugs directly into the edge connector and can be inserted facing either direction.

Status LEDs indicate activity on pins 0, 1, 2, 3, and motor outputs, providing visual troubleshooting and testing without needing to connect motors.

Custom MakeCode blocks and MicroPython example code are provided for easy integration.

Features:

• Compatible interface for micro:bit and Fischertechnik components.
• Powers micro:bit from a 9V PP3 battery with regulated 3V supply.
• Power switch to control the supply.
• Connection holes for Fischertechnik plugs to interface components.
• Micro:bit plugs directly into the board and works in either orientation.
• Status LEDs on pins and motor outputs for troubleshooting.
• Custom MakeCode blocks and MicroPython example available.

Contents:

• 1 x Interface board for micro:bit and Fischertechnik

Dimensions:

• Length: 79mm
• Width: 66mm
• Max Height: 17.2mm
• PCB Thickness: 1.6mm

Technical Specifications:

• Pin P0: Input/Output pin
• Pin P1: Input/Output pin
• Pin P5/SW A: Switch A pin
• Pin P11/SW B: Switch B pin
• Pin P8: Motor 1 control line
• Pin P12: Motor 1 control line
• Pin P2: Motor 2 control line
• Pin P16: Motor 2 control line

Requires:

• BBC micro:bit
• Fischertechnik Kit
• USB Cable

Resources:

• Datasheet PDF
• MakeCode Blocks on GitHub
• MicroPython Examples on GitHub