micro:bit Motor Drive Breakout Board

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Features two motor channels capable of 1.2A continuous load. Breaks out all micro:bit pins, plus serial header for connection to bluetooth module. TB6612FNG on board chip. 6-12V power input.

These controls are the following; Forward, Reverse, Brake and Stop. The PWM supporting frequency is up to 100kHz. The board also features a serial communication port to facilitate the connection of bluetooth module.

In terms of wiring, the board breaks out all the pins with the 3PIN interface. This allows you to connect other sensors to the board using 3pin wire. At the same time, a 3.3V and 5V voltage-regulated chip is integrated on the breakout board, where leads to a 3.3V and 5V power output interface.

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The BBC micro:bit go is the quickest and easiest way for children to get going with the BBC micro:bit. The BBC micro:bit is a pocket-sized computer that you can code, customise and control to bring your digital ideas, games and apps to life. Measuring 4cm by 5cm, and designed to be fun and easy to use, users can create anything from games and animations to scrolling stories at school, at home and on the go - all you need is imagination and creativity. The BBC micro:bit is completely programmable. That means each of its LEDs can be individually programmed as can its buttons, inputs and outputs, accelerometer, magnetometer and Bluetooth.



About The BBC Micro:Bit
The BBC micro:bit is a pocket-sized computer that you can code, customise and control to bring your digital ideas, games and apps to life. Each element is completely programmable via easy-to-use software on a dedicated website (www.microbit.org) that can be accessed from a PC, tablet, or mobile.

It’s super easy to use, and ready to get started out-of-the-box, with a choice of coding editors for all abilities available in multiple languages. The extensive wireless and sensor features mean the micro:bit can be used across the school, including subjects such as science, design, maths, music, art and computing.