{"product_id":"kitronik-compact-16-servo-driver-board-for-the-bbc-micro-bit","title":"Kitronik Compact 16 Servo Driver Board for the BBC micro:bit","description":"\u003cp\u003eTake your robotics project to the next level with the Kitronik compact 16 servo driver board for the \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/microbit\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/microbit\"\u003eBBC micro:bit\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis board allows up to 16 Remote Control (RC) servos to be driven simultaneously. It is based on the PCA9685 driver IC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe board includes an integrated Edge Connector for the BBC micro:bit . Expansion Pads allow the connection of this board with other compatible micro:bit accessory boards using the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/blogs\/resources\/link-accessory-board-standard-bbc-microbit-accessories\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e“Link”\u003c\/a\u003e pluggable pin header.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePower is provided via either a terminal block or servo style connector. The supply is then controlled by an on\/off power switch to the board. There is also a green LED to indicate when the board is turned on. The board then produces a regulated 3.3V supply which is fed into the 3V and GND connections to power the connected BBC micro:bit. This removes the need to power the BBC micro:bit separately. The 3V and GND pins are also broken out on the Link header, which means external devices can also be powered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKitronik has produced a set of custom blocks for the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/makecode.microbit.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/makecode.microbit.org\/\"\u003eMakeCode\u003c\/a\u003e editor to simplify using the Compact 16 servo control board for BBC micro:bit. To add them to the editor, select the cog icon in the top right of the editor. Then, select Extensions from the drop-down menu and in the search bar type and enter Kitronik. Pick the Kitronik I2C-16-servo tile from the list and the new blocks will be added to the menu in the editor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrive up to 16 servo motors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServos take power directly from the board power supply.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard 0.1\" pitch servo connectors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLink Standard compatible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis board also features an on\/off switch and power status LED.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes fitted Edge Connector for the BBC micro:bit to slot into.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower the board via either a terminal block or servo style connector.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 3V and GND pins are also broken out on the Link header, allowing external devices to be powered.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCode with the Microsoft MakeCode editor with custom blocks by Kitronik or with Python.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with micro:bit v1 and v2!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Information:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupply Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3V to 12V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eServo Channels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eServo Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSame as Supply voltage (3-12V)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax continuous current (all servos)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 Amps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eContents:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Compact 16 Servo Driver Board for the BBC micro:bit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 68mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth: 46.5mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 10.6mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePCB Thickness: 1.6mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eResources:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/resources.kitronik.co.uk\/pdf\/5694-kitronik-compact-16-servo-driver-board-for-microbit-datasheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDatasheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDemo Code for programming in MicroPython is \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/KitronikLtd\/micropython-microbit-kitronik-16-servo-board\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eavailable from GitHub.\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kitronik","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32248483348563,"sku":"KIT-5694","price":10.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/products\/5694_large-compact-16-servo-driver-board-microbit.jpg?v=1601566459","url":"https:\/\/shop.pimoroni.com\/en-eu\/products\/kitronik-compact-16-servo-driver-board-for-the-bbc-micro-bit","provider":"Pimoroni Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}