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Simple Servos Starter Kit plus micro:bit
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Description
Add electronically controlled movement to your projects with the Kitronik Simple Servos Starter Pack for BBC micro:bit. This kit will enable you to control 180 and 360 servos from a BBC micro:bit.
The Kit contains a Kitronik simple servo control board, 2 x 360-degree servos, 1 x 180-degree servos, and two injection moulded wheels with push-on tyres. Just slot in a micro:bit and some batteries, then add some imagination! The kit has a guide booklet that will show you how to connect everything. We have also created an online getting started guide which shows you how to get up and running fast with the Kitronik simple servo control board.
To help you get more from your kit straight away, we have created 4 additional guides for exciting projects that are just examples of what you can make with the kit. They are, how to make; a clapometer, a carousel, a Viking swingboat, and an RC car. The guides are online and the links can be found in the Resources section below.
The Simple Servo Control Board offers a simple interface between the BBC micro:bit and up to 3 servos. The board features an edge connector for the micro:bit to slot into and in addition to the servo pin header connections, there are also 6 croc-clippable pads for adding additional devices.
Code it with MakeCode: Kitronik has created custom blocks for the Simple Servo board for use with MakeCode. To add these blocks, first go to MakeCode and start a new project. Under the “Advanced” section click on “Extensions”. In the next window search for “Simple Servo”. Once the icon appears, click on the icon to import it into MakeCode.
Code it with MicroPython: Kitronik has created example code for initialising and controlling the servos for the Simple Servo Board. The class code can be found at the GitHub page. For more information, please see the Datasheet.
The simple servo control board is powered from 3x AA batteries (with attached battery cage) which power the servos and is regulated to the required voltage to power a BBC micro:bit. The board includes a power switch to turn the servos and BBC micro:bit on or off. The power LED at the top of the board indicates when the board is active. The simple servo control board has mounting lugs on either side. They have been designed for use with elastic bands so that the board can be connected to your project without the need for tools.
Note:
- This kit does not contain a micro:bit. You can obtain a micro:bit here.
- This kit requires some basic mechanical assembly, not tools are required for this.
- No soldering is required.
Features:
- Add electronically controlled movement to your micro:bit projects.
- Control 180 and 360 servos from a BBC micro:bit.
- The Kit contains a Kitronik simple servo control board, 2 x 360-degree servos, 1 x 180-degree servos, and two injection moulded wheels with push-on tyres.
- Write code with MakeCode or Micropyhon.
Contents:
- 1 x Kitronik Simple Servo Control Board.
- 2 x 360-degree servos.
- 1 x 180-degree servo.
- 2 x Injection moulded wheels and 2 x Push-fit tyres for the wheels.
Video:
Requires:
- A USB Cable.
- 3 x AA Batteries.
- A computer with an internet connection.
Buy British:
This product is designed and manufactured in the UK by Kitronik.
Same Day Dispatch
- Orders placed online before 3:00pm Monday - Friday (excluding public holidays and our Christmas shutdown period) are always dispatched the same day provided the goods are in stock. If the goods are not in stock we will endeavour to contact you as soon as possible to discuss a dispatch date.
UK Deliveries
- If you live on the UK mainland and don't have any large materials or lithium batteries in your order it will cost £3.95 (£4.74 including VAT) if you spend less than £40 (£48 including VAT).
- If you spend between £40 and £200 (£48 - £240.00 including VAT, excluding large materials or lithium batteries) delivery is free to most locations, £12 (£14.40 including VAT, excluding large materials or lithium batteries) to Northern Ireland and £15 (£18.00 including VAT, excluding large materials or lithium batteries) to UK remote locations. For a list of postcodes that will be charged the remote location rate: remote area list.
- If you spend over £200 (£240.00 including VAT, excluding large materials or lithium batteries) delivery is free within the UK.
Rest of the world
- These orders are sent via UPS, and the cost is dependant on the service you choose at checkout. Alternatively you can choose the free collection option and have your own courier collect it from us. International orders can only be shipped to the registered card address. Please note: International orders may be charged import duty dependant on local import laws and duty rates. These charges are usually billed to you directly from UPS.
- Delivery times vary for international orders depending on the service selected and the destination. You can see the delivery time and cost at the shipping stage, or by using the shipping estimator from within the shipping basket.
Collection
- If you would like to collect your order, or use your own courier then there is an option you can select during checkout. We do not charge a packaging or handling fee for this service, and you will receive an email when your order has been processed, you can collect half an hour after receipt of this email.
Further Information
- For information about all of the delivery options we offer see full delivery details.
A wide range of BBC micro:bit resources, what it is, the editors and using the micro:bit
A wide range of BBC micro:bit resources, what it is, the editors and using the micro:bit
Everything you need to know to get up and running fast with the Simple servo control board for BBC micro:bit by Kitronik. To open up this board to children of all...
Everything you need to know to get up and running fast with the Simple servo control board for BBC micro:bit by Kitronik. To open up this...
The first in a series of makes for the Simple Servo Kit - a Clap-O-Meter! This simple make reads the sound level using the microphone on the BBC micro:bit V2...
The first in a series of makes for the Simple Servo Kit - a Clap-O-Meter! This simple make reads the sound level using the microphone...
Another instalment in our series of makes for the Kitronik Simple Servos Starter Pack for BBC micro:bit - a Carousel! This is a deceptively easy make, with only some cardboard...
Another instalment in our series of makes for the Kitronik Simple Servos Starter Pack for BBC micro:bit - a Carousel! This is a deceptively easy...
The third make in the Simple Servo Kit makes series, this is a fairground swing boat ride propelled by a wheel which runs along the underside of the boat. It...
The third make in the Simple Servo Kit makes series, this is a fairground swing boat ride propelled by a wheel which runs along the...
Fourth in the Simple Servo Kit make series is a fun little remote control car! Using the radio functions on the BBC micro:bit you will make the two servos respond...
Fourth in the Simple Servo Kit make series is a fun little remote control car! Using the radio functions on the BBC micro:bit you will...
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