Motor:bit for Micro:bit
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Motor:bit for Micro:bit
A motor driver expansion board for BBC micro:bit featuring dual DC motor outputs, 14 GPIO breakout pins, and a built-in buzzer. Perfect for building DIY robot cars, motorised projects, and sensor-driven creations.
Powered by the TB6612 motor driver chip with up to 1.2A per channel. Includes GVS-style connectors compatible with OCTOPUS series sensors and modules, with switchable 3.3V/5V output on select pins.
Key Features
- Dual Motor Outputs – Drive 2× DC motors at up to 1.2A each
- TB6612 Driver Chip – Efficient, reliable motor control
- 14 GPIO Breakouts – GVS-style pins for sensors and modules
- Voltage Selection – 3.3V/5V switch for 6 ports (P13-P16, P19-P20)
- I2C Port – P19/P20 for I2C devices
- Built-in Buzzer – Passive buzzer on P0 for music and sound
- Wide Power Input – 6-12V DC power connector
- Power Switch – On/off control
Pin Configuration
- 3.3V Ports: P3, P4, P5, P6, P7, P9, P10 (P3, P4, P10 support analogue input)
- 3.3V/5V Switchable: P13, P14, P15, P16, P19, P20
- I2C: P19 (SCL), P20 (SDA)
- Buzzer: P0
- Motors: M1, M2
Specifications
- Motor Driver: TB6612
- Motor Current: 1.2A max per channel
- Power Input: 6–12V DC
- IO Voltage: 3.3V or 5V (switchable on 6 ports)
Ideal For
- DIY robot cars
- Motorised micro:bit projects
- Sensor-driven robots
- STEM education
Package Contents
- 1× Motor:bit expansion board
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