Introduction
Introduction
Motor:bit is a motor driving board based on micro:bit. It has the ability to power two motors with a maximum 1.2A DC per single channel. The board also has the ability to change 6 ports from 3V/5V.
Sliding the voltage switch onboard, toggles the ports from 3.3V to 5V for some devices.
Extensions - Software Programming
Extensions - Software Programming
Click “Advanced” in the MakeCode to see more choices.
Next click "Extensions"
Type "motorbit" within the search box.
This will display the "Motorbit" Library that you can click on and install
DC Motor Connector
DC Motor Connector
Connectors shown as M1 and M2 can support a DC motor with a max current of 1.2A.
Buzzer
Buzzer
Once a passive buzzer is connected to the P0 port on micro:bit, it can play music.
Power Switch
Power Switch
Slide the switch to ON, power is connected; slide the switch to OFF, Power is disconnected.
External power connector for motor support
External power connector for motor support
The power connector is available to provide 6-12V DC power to the motor ports. Please keep in mind that the motor ports can not support AMPS higher than 1.2 so no big motors:().
Pin Voltage Switch
Pin Voltage Switch
Output Digital Pins - LEDs
Sliding the switch from 5V to 3.3V will change the 6 IO ports only: P13, P14, P15, P16, P19, P20 from 3 to 5 volts.
Servo Connectors
Sensor Connectors
You can connect 8 devices working under 3.3V power supply. Also P3, P4, P10 can be used as analogue signal input connectors.
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