Kitronik Klip Motor Driver for BBC micro:bit

The Kitronik Klip Motor Driver for the BBC micro:bit is a versatile motor driver and pin breakout board designed to simplify robotics projects. It allows simultaneous driving of two DC motors in both clockwise and counter-clockwise directions with varying speeds. In addition to motor control, it breaks out important BBC micro:bit pins (0, 1, 2, 3V, and GND) and provides a dedicated ZIP LED output, all optimized for easy connection using crocodile clips and banana plugs without soldering.

This board also features motor and pin status LEDs for easy troubleshooting and testing, and it provides regulated 3.3V power from an integrated battery supply (3 x AA batteries) to power the BBC micro:bit, removing the need for separate power supplies.

Features include:

• Drive 2 x DC motors simultaneously with forward and reverse control.
• Breaks out pins 0, 1, 2, 3V, and GND for easy access and connection.
• Dedicated ZIP LED output for addressable LEDs.
• Designed for use with crocodile clips and banana plugs, ideal for young learners.
• Status LEDs indicate motor direction and pin activity for debugging.
• Integrated battery compartment supplies 3.3V regulated power to the BBC micro:bit.
• Compatible with Kitronik :CITY products and includes MakeCode extension for easy programming.

Specifications:

• Dimensions: 72mm x 70mm
• Power supply: 3 x AA batteries (4.5V)
• Outputs: 2 DC motor outputs, pins 0, 1, 2, 3V, GND, ZIP LED output

Includes: 1 x Klip Motor Driver board for the BBC micro:bit.

Recommended Accessories: BBC micro:bit board, 3 x AA batteries, crocodile leads of various lengths.

Note: USB power to the BBC micro:bit without batteries will not provide 3V output from the board to protect the micro:bit.