Kitronik Servo:Lite board for :MOVE mini

The Servo:Lite board for the BBC micro:bit is a simple board that allows you to easily connect and control low power servo motors (servo's must be capable of operating at 3.3V) using the BBC micro:bit. It is connected to the micro:bit using five bolts. Connect two servos in standard configuration and it can drive up to 3 servos if the addressable 'ZIP' LEDs arent needed.

It is powered by 3 AAA batteries and also supplies power to the BBC micro:bit, the board features an On / off switch so when it's not in use the batteries won't drain.

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The board also features 5 x RGB individually addressable ZIP LEDs (NeoPixel compatible) and additional external ZIP LEDs can be connected to the board as required.

We've produced a range of tutorials and guides that can be found in the resources section below. We have guides detailing; how to control a third servo and how to write code for the on-board ZIP LEDs.

Features:

• Connect two servos in standard con?guration and can drive up to 3 servos if the addressable 'ZIP' LEDs arent needed.
• Powered by 3 AAA batteries that also supply power to the BBC microbit (not supplied).
• On / off switch.
• 5 x RGB addressable ZIP LEDs (NeoPixel compatible). Additional external ZIP LEDs can be connected to the board.

Contents:

• 1 x Servo:Lite board with battery holder pre-fitted.
• 5 x M3x8 Counter sunk Pozi Steel screws.
• 1 x Perspex spacer.

Dimensions:

• Length: 55mm.
• Width: 52mm.
• Height: 17mm.

Requires:

• 3 x AAA Batteries.
• 1 x BBC microbit.
• Servos.
• Screwdriver.

Resources:

• Kitronik Custom MakeCode Editor Servo Blocks (Use this URL to add them to the Editor).
• Guide For Kitronik Custom MakeCode Editor Servo Blocks.
• Getting Started With The Servo:Lite board.
• Guide For Controlling 3 Servos With The Servo:Lite board.
• Guide For Using Kitronik ZIP LEDs With The BBC microbit.
• WS2812B Datasheet.
• Servo:Lite board Datasheet.

Note:

• Once the Servo:Lite board is attached to the microbit there is a maximum clearance of 6mm for the plastic sheath of the USB cable.