Kitronik Compact 16 Servo Driver Board for the BBC Micro:bit - No Micro:Bit
KT5694
$19.50 - $48.50
Description
The Kitronik Compact 16 Servo Driver Board for the BBC Micro:bit can drive up to 16 Remote Control (RC) servos at the same time. It is based on the PCA9685 driver integrated circuit. It includes an integrated Edge Connector for the BBC micro:bit. Expansion Pads allow this board to be linked to other compatible micro:bit accessory boards via the "Link" pluggable pin header.
A terminal block or servo-style connector provides power to the board, controlled by an on/off power switch. A green LED indicator shows when the board is on. The board then generates a regulated 3.3V supply, which is fed into the 3V and GND connections to power the connected BBC micro:bit. This eliminates the need to power the BBC micro:bit separately. It also breaks out the 3V and GND pins on the Link header, allowing you to power external devices.
Kitronik has produced a set of custom blocks for the MakeCode 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.
Requires:
- A micro:bit
- USB Cable
- Power Supply
- Servos
Features
- Drive up to 16 servo motors
- Servos take power directly from the board power supply
- Standard 0.1" pitch servo connectors
- Includes fitted Edge Connector for the BBC micro:bit to slot into
- This board also features an on/off switch and a power status LED
- Link Standard compatible
- Power the board via either a terminal block or servo-style connector
- The 3V and GND pins are also broken out on the Link header, allowing external devices to be powered
- Code with the Microsoft MakeCode editor with custom blocks by Kitronik or with Python
Specifications
Supply Voltage
3V to 12V
Servo Channels
16
Servo Voltage
Same as the Supply voltage (3-12V)
Max continuous current (all servos)
12 Amps
Dimensions
Length
68 mm
Width
46.5 mm
Height
10.6 mm
PCB Thickness
1.6 mm
Full Range
| Add Micro:Bit? | Product Code |
|---|---|
| No Micro:Bit | KT5694 |
| With Micro:Bit (board only) | KT5694 + MB-0040 |
Resources
- Kitronik Compact 16 Servo Driver Board for the BBC Micro:bit Datasheet
- Demo Code for programming in MicroPython
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