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Servo:Lite board for :MOVE mini
Servo:Lite board for :MOVE mini
This Servo:Lite board for the BBC micro:bit can form the control hub for your robotics project, control up top three servos & it has 5 x RGB ZIP LEDs on board.Product Description
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 drainThe 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.
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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. Our noodle cables and the cable which is supplied in the official Go pack both fit.
Data Sheet