4tronix Drive:Bit Motor Controller for the BBC Micro:Bit
In stock, ships same business day if ordered before 2PM
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Disclaimer:
For next-day delivery, the shipping address must
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before 2PM AEST Mon-Thurs excluding NSW Public Holidays. Orders may be delayed due to AusPost
pickup timings and order verifications. eParcel Express is typically a 1-day service within the
AusPost next-day network, though it is sometimes 2+ days.
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$24.15
This affordable, ready-assembled robotics controller board is ready to accept your BBC Micro:Bit, battery power (6 to 10V) and motors of your choice to make your own DIY robot. Use a small box, ice-cream carton or similar to house everything and you can build a really affordable robot for your school, coding club or home.
Drive:Bit uses the ever popular DRV8833 motor driver which allows you to use most small motors that operate in the 6V - 9V range.
The Drive:Bit includes a power switch, indicator LED and features a Smart RGB LED for status indication. All the useful Microbit pins are brought out to pads along the top of the board, with P0, P1, P2 and P8 being made available with 3-pin GVS (Ground, Voltage, Signal) headers, making it easy to connect to 3V sensors and even small micro servos
The motor and power connections can be made through the 2-pin screw terminals OR by using the 2-pin male headers behind each terminal
More details on the 4tronix blog
Search for "DriveBit" in Microsoft Makecode for the special extension that makes this really easy to use.
Specification
- Works with both the micro:bit V1 and micro:bit V21
- Dimensions: 65 x 30.5 mm (same size and mounting holes as a Raspberry Pi Zero)
- Input voltage: 6V to 10V max with reverse polarity protection
- Output Current: 1A per channel maximum
- Status LED: Smart RGB LED (aka neopixel) on pin 16
- 2 Motors: Pins 12/13 (Motor 1) and Pins 14/15 (Motor 2)
- 3.3V Regulator 0.5A
- Power from Microbit does not power the DriveBit. DriveBit is only powered from its power input
NOTE: micro:bit not included. Get one here!
1 There may be some rare cases where there are incompatibilities. BBC are working closely with accessory makers to ensure your accessories will continue to work in the same way.
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We deliver Australia-wide with these options (depends on the final destination - you can get a quote on the view cart page):
- $3+ for Stamped Mail (typically 10+ business days, not tracked, only available on selected small items)
- $7+ for Standard Post (typically 6+ business days, tracked)
- $11+ for Express Post (typically 2+ business days, tracked)
- Pickup - Free! Only available to customers who live in the Newcastle region (must order online and only pickup after we email to notify you the order is ready). Orders placed after 2PM may not be ready until the following business day.
Non-metro addresses in WA, NT, SA & TAS can take 2+ days in addition to the above information.
Some batteries (such as LiPo) can't be shipped by Air. During checkout, Express Post and International Methods will not be an option if you have that type of battery in your shopping cart.
International Orders - the following rates are for New Zealand and will vary for other countries:
- $12+ for Pack and Track (3+ days, tracked)
- $16+ for Express International (2-5 days, tracked)
If you order lots of gear, the postage amount will increase based on the weight of your order.
Our physical address (here's a PDF which includes other key business details):
Unit 18, 132 Garden Grove Parade
Adamstown
NSW, 2289
Australia
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