Servo:Lite board for micro:bit

by Kitronik

This Servo:Lite board for the micro:bit can form the control hub for your robotics project, control up to three servos & has 5 x RGB ZIP LEDs on board.

The Servo:Lite board for the 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 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 aren’t needed.

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

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.

Kitronik have produced a range of tutorials and guides that can be found in the resources section below. They 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 configuration and can drive up to 3 servos if the addressable ‘ZIP’ LEDs aren’t needed
  • Powered by 3 AAA batteries that also supply power to the micro:bit (not supplied)
  • On/off switch
  • 5 x RGB addressable ZIP LEDs (NeoPixel-compatible). Additional external ZIP LEDs can be connected to the board.
  • Compatible with micro:bit v1 and v2!

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
  • Height: 52mm
  • Height: 17mm

Requires:

  • 3 x AAA batteries
  • 1 x micro:bit
  • Servos
  • Screwdriver

Resources: