{"product_id":"kitronik-interface-board-for-microbit-and-fischertechnik-kt5656","title":"Kitronik Interface board for microbit and Fischertechnik","description":"\u003cp\u003e(H-)Bridge the gap between \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/collections\/robotics\/Fischertechnik\"\u003eFischertechnik STEM kits\u003c\/a\u003e and the BBC \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/collections\/microbit-accessories\"\u003emicrobit\u003c\/a\u003e with the Interface board for microbit and Fischertchnik. This board provides an alternative method for control motors and components in the Fischertechnik range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned to run from a 9V PP3 battery (as used in Fischertechnik kits) the PCB produces a regulated 3V supply to power the BBC micro:bit. The board also includes a power switch to turn on and off the supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are plated holes for using the Fischertechnik plugs to connect components from the Fischertechnik kits to the PCB. The PCB has been designed to slot onto the Fischertechnik base plate to give ease of access to the additional circuitry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are 2 Input\/Output pins and 2 switch inputs, each paired with a 0V connection, 2 pairs of motor connections that can drive a motor both clockwise and counter clockwise. The corresponding pins to the BBC micro:bit are labelled in the table and on the PCB. The board has been designed so that the BBC micro:bit can plug directly into the edge connector on the Motor Board. The BBC micro:bit can be inserted facing either direction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe board also features status LEDs. There are LEDs for pins 0, 1, 2, 3 breakouts and also the two motor outputs. The motor indicator LEDs don’t just monitor activity, they also indicate which direction each motor is running in, green in one direction and red in the other. These LEDs don’t just look nice, they are great way of visually troubleshooting your code and they even allow you test your code without having to connect motors or devices to pins 0, 1, 2, 3.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have created custom MakeCode blocks and example MicroPython code to help you get up and running straight away. To add the blocks to the MakeCode editor; click the cog icon near the Microsoft logo, select ‘Extensions’ and type and enter Kitronik into the search box. Select the correct extension and it will be added to your menu. You can find our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/KitronikLtd\/micropython-microbit-kitronik-fischertechnik\"\u003eMycroPython code example here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e:CREATE BBC micro:bit interface for Fischertechnik provides an alternative method for control motors and components in the Fischertechnik range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned to run from a 9V PP3 battery (as used in Fischertechnik kits) the PCB produces a regulated 3V supply to power the BBC micro:bit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt also includes a power switch to turn on and off the supply.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere are plated holes for using the Fischertechnik plugs to connect components from the Fischertechnik kits to the PCB.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe microbit slots into the edge connector on the board and will work either way around.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe have produced custom MakeCode blocks that can be added to the editor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe have produced example MicroPython code.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe board features status LEDs to allow for visual troubleshooting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eContents:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Interface board for microbit and Fischertchnik.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 79mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth: 66mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMax Height: 17.2mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePCB Thickness: 1.6mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVideo:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"youtube-video-container\" style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"youtube-frame\" data-embed=\"Dgj3GLTX3WI\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRequires:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/5613-bbc-microbit-board-only\"\u003eBBC micro:bit\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/collections\/robotics\/Fischertechnik\"\u003eFisherTechnik Kit\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/products\/4154-1m-usb-type-a-to-micro-b-usb-noodle-cable\"\u003eUSB Cable\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eResources:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"5656 microbit fischertechnik interface board datasheet pdf\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/resources.kitronik.co.uk\/pdf\/5656-microbit-fischertechnik-interface-board-datasheet.pdf\"\u003eDatasheet\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cimg style=\"vertical-align: middle\" src=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/images\/pdf_icon.gif\" alt=\"pdf_icon.gif\" width=\"25\" height=\"24\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/KitronikLtd\/pxt-kitronik-fischertechnik\"\u003eMakeCode Blocks on GitHub\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/KitronikLtd\/micropython-microbit-kitronik-fischertechnik\"\u003eMicroPython Examples on GitHub\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDocuments \u0026amp; Downloads\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"resources-text\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"5656 microbit fischertechnik interface board datasheet pdf\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/resources.kitronik.co.uk\/pdf\/5656-microbit-fischertechnik-interface-board-datasheet.pdf\"\u003eDatasheet\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" style=\"vertical-align: middle;\" src=\"https:\/\/kitronik.co.uk\/images\/pdf_icon.gif\" alt=\"pdficon.gif\" width=\"25\" height=\"24\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/KitronikLtd\/pxt-kitronik-fischertechnik\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMakeCode Blocks on GitHub\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/KitronikLtd\/micropython-microbit-kitronik-fischertechnik\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMicroPython Examples on GitHub\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable class=\"tech_info\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePin P0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e Input\/Output pin.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePin P1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e Input\/Output pin.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePin P5\/SW A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e Switch A pin.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePin P11\/SW B\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e Switch B pin.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePin P8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e Motor 1 control line.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePin P12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e Motor 1 control line.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePin P2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e Motor 2 control line.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePin P16\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e Motor 2 control line.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Kitronik","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42659320922194,"sku":"KT5656","price":14.41,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0735\/0383\/files\/5656_large-fischertechnik-micronit-interface-board-stem-inserting_53b21945-2367-45f8-b49e-501efc73190c.jpg?v=1788057438","url":"https:\/\/www.pakronics.com.au\/products\/kitronik-interface-board-for-microbit-and-fischertechnik-kt5656","provider":"Pakronics®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}