Kitronik ZIP Halo HD for the BBC micro:bit

The Kitronik ZIP Halo HD board for the BBC micro:bit is an advanced LED lighting and sound accessory featuring 60 individually addressable full colour ZIP LEDs arranged in a circular halo design, making it ideal for creative lighting projects and interactive displays.

This board breaks out micro:bit pins P1 and P2 to standard 0.1" footprints, includes a MEMS microphone for sound detection, a piezo buzzer for audio output, and an onboard real-time clock (RTC) controlled via I2C. The 3xAA battery holder on the rear provides power with an integrated switch for convenience and power management. Mounting holes allow secure fixing of the board in projects.

Key features include:

• 60 individually addressable full colour ZIP LEDs
• Breakout of pins P1 and P2 for easy connections
• MEMS microphone for sound sensing
• Piezo buzzer to play sound
• Onboard real-time clock (RTC) controlled via I2C
• 3xAA battery holder with power switch for onboard power
• Plug 'n' play micro:bit edge connector, no tools needed
• Compatible with MakeCode and MicroPython including custom code blocks
• Two M3 mounting holes for secure installation

Dimensions: Diameter 87mm, M3 mounting holes spaced 68.4mm center to center.

Includes: One :VIEW ZIP Halo HD Board for micro:bit.

For detailed information, coding resources, and documentation, please refer to the product datasheet and the GitHub repository for MicroPython examples.