Development Boards / micro:bit Add-ons & Compatibles

The British Invasion is here! No, not music...microcontrollers! Designed specifically for kids and beginners, the BBC micro:bit is a pocket-sized computer that you can code, customize and control to bring your digital ideas, games and apps to life. It’s a small, code-able device that is a non-intimidating introduction to programming and making – switch on, program it to do something fun – wear it, customize it, develop new ideas. It's one of the easiest ways to learn programming and electronics!

Over the last few years there have been tons of accessories, add-ons, and other devices that use the micro:bit-style edge connector too! Not all things work together, so make sure you review the product pages for what works with what and what software support there is!

Close up angled shot of a LED strip attached and powered by a circuit playground.

Bolt-On Kit for Circuit Playground, micro:bit, Flora or Gemma

Product ID: 4103

You have a Circuit Playground Express, and want to connect some wires to it for adding LEDs or sensors or speakers? You can use our nice alligator clips, but they are a little bulky. If you aren't quite ready to solder to your Playground, try this simple but effective bolt kit. In this kit comes: 6 x M3 5mm machine steel screws. 6 x M3 zinc-plated steel hex nuts...

$1.50

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Angled shot of 2 x AAA battery holder with JST PH connector.

2 x AAA Battery Holder with On/Off Switch & JST PH Connector

Product ID: 4191

This battery holder connects 2 AAA batteries together in series for powering all kinds of projects. We spec'd these out because the box is nicely slim, and 2 AAA's add up to about 3V for low-voltage electronics projects, plus it has a nifty on-off switch. Fits any standard AAA battery. When using rechargeable NiMH the output voltage will range from about 2.7V with...

$1.95

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Smoke Snap-on Case for micro:bit

Product ID: 4487

This simple Smoke Snap-on Case is both good looking and tough enough to toss into your bookbag or toolbox. It has slim cut-outs for your cable and battery. It's darkened plastic but you can still easily see the LEDs shining through. The bottom section is open so you can plug it into a micro:bit accessory. This case is great if you want to protect your micro:bit board...

$2.95

33 in stock

Translucent Snap-on Case for micro:bit

Product ID: 4486

This simple Translucent Snap-on Case is both good looking and tough enough to toss into your bookbag or toolbox. It has slim cut-outs for your cable and battery. It's translucent plastic so you can still easily see the micro:bit PCB markings and LEDs shining through. The bottom section is open so you can plug it into a micro:bit accessory. This case is great if you...

$2.95

55 in stock

Fully assembled Adafruit DragonTail for micro:bit.

Adafruit DragonTail for micro:bit - Fully Assembled

Product ID: 3695

Sometimes I dream of having a miniature pet dragon that would sit on my shoulder, while I write code and build projects. Maybe its little snorts of fire could even heat up my soldering iron after I turn it on? An adorable fantasy, I know... So while we're all waiting for genetic engineering to catch up with our desires, this DragonTail breakout will have to do! The...

$8.95

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Adafruit CRICKIT for micro:bit

Product ID: 3928

Sometimes we wonder if robotics engineers ever watch movies. If they did, they'd know that making robots into servants always ends up in a robot rebellion. Why even go down that path? Here at Adafruit, we believe in making robots our friends! So if you find yourself wanting a companion, consider the robot. They're fun to program, and you can get creative with...

$29.95

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Adafruit CLUE - nRF52840 Express with Bluetooth LE

Product ID: 4500

Do you feel like you just don't have a CLUE? Well, we can help with that - get a CLUE here at Adafruit by picking up this sensor-packed development board. We wanted to build some projects that have a small screen and a lot of sensors. To make it compatible with existing projects, we made it the same shape and size as the BBC micro:bit and with the same edge-connector...

$44.95

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2x40 Right Angle Edge Connector for micro:bit

Product ID: 3342

This is a connector that fits directly to the edge contacts of a BBC micro:bit. The connector has 80 pins, but because of the different widths of the micro:bit edge contacts, some of the micro:bit contacts will map to more than one of this connector's pins. Also, the back half of the pins are not used at all. The edge connector gives access to all the important pins...

$5.95

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Pimoroni scroll:bit for micro:bit

Product ID: 3832

The BBC micro:bit comes with 25 red LEDs on the front but...maybe you have a fever, and the only prescription is MORE LEDs!? If so, then you can add 119 individual blinkies to your micro:bit with Pimoroni's scroll:bit! No extra components or headers needed, simply insert the micro:bit into the 2x40 right angle edge connector, and you're good to go! Then, MakeCode to...

$17.50

87 in stock

SMT Right-Angle Connector for micro:bit

Product ID: 3887

If you want to do more with the BBC micro:bit, getting those pins from the card-edge connector is going to be your first hurdle. Unlike many dev-boards, the micro:bit isn't breadboard friendly. That makes the 'bit durable and easy to manufacture but means you need a special connector. This surface-mount edge connector is designed specifically for the micro:bit. It's...

$2.95

90 in stock

Pimoroni pin:bit for micro:bit

Product ID: 3833

Unleash the power of BBC's tiny programmable computer! Pimoroni's pin:bit for micro:bit frees up all the handy pins into breadboard format along with pinout labels. Building small circuits with LEDs, buttons, analog sensors has never been easier! Features Comes fully-assembled! Just slot in your micro:bit!. Pins:3V and GND. Analog channels 0, 1, and 2 (these are the...

$5.95

46 in stock

Pimoroni enviro:bit for micro:bit

Product ID: 3830

Be your own meteorologist or cobble together a cool, dynamic weather science project with Pimoroni's enviro:bit for micro:bit! This add-on board is jam-packed with all the sensors you want to graph or visualize your weather readings! With the TCS3472 sensor, detecting colors and measuring light are easy-peasy-lemon-squeeze. The BME280 lets you measure temperature,...

$27.50

7 in stock

SMT Straight Connector for micro:bit

Product ID: 3888

$2.95

60 in stock

Angled shot of a Pimoroni automation:bit with a micro:bit inserted.

Pimoroni automation:bit for micro:bit

Product ID: 3936

Jam-packed with analog and digital inputs, outputs, and a relay, Pimoroni's automation:bit is the perfect micro:bit add-on for controlling smart home, automation or even small robotics projects. It gives you power to control and control over power, whether it's to turn on and off lamps, fans, solenoids, smart sprinkler systems, etc. Comes fully assembled, just plug...

$14.95

4 in stock

3.5mm Mono Audio Plug to Alligator Clips

Product ID: 4181

This cable is easy to understand - you get a 3.5mm mono audio plug on one end, and two alligator clips on the other. It's also really easy to use, perfect for clipping onto a micro:bit or Circuit Playground! It's also good for use with AT (accessibility technology) buttons as they use 3.5mm mono cables for interconnection. Black wire connects to sleeve, white wire...

$1.95

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Smart Car Cutebot Robot for micro:bit

Product ID: 4575

This fully-assembled and ready-to-rock robot smart car is the nicest we've seen and is incredibly easy to use with a micro:bit and MakeCode. It comes all ready to go, no soldering or screw-driver required. Simply plug in your :bit into the top slot and add three AAA batteries to get moving. The Cutebot is a rear-drive smart car driven by dual high speed motors so it...

$29.95

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Adafruit Bonsai Buckaroo - micro:bit & CLUE Plant Care Helper

Product ID: 4534

We can’t wait for spring to arrive, and we’re looking forward to caring for some plants! We designed this little add-on for micro:bit or CLUE boards – bolt it on with 5 screws to get a buzzer/beeper, motor driver, and breakouts for connecting a soil sensor (two alligator clips + nails work just fine). Simple, but effective! 8mm Buzzer/Speaker on pin...

$4.95

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Plant Care Kit for micro:bit or CLUE

Product ID: 4746

The thirst is real! Keep your plants happy and hydrated with the Plant Care Kit for micro:bit or CLUE. This kit will teach you all about how to keep your plants in good condition, by measuring the soil moisture content using nails and alligator clips to tell you the state of your plant Kit contains: 1 x Adafruit Bonsai Buckaroo. 1 x Submersible 3V DC Water Pump with...

$9.95

18 in stock

3.5mm Mono Audio Jack to Alligator Clip Cable

Product ID: 4182

This cable is easy to understand - you get a 3.5mm mono audio jack on one end, and two alligator clips on the other. It's also really easy to use, perfect for clipping onto a micro:bit or Circuit Playground! It's also good for use with AT (accessibility technology) buttons as they use 3.5mm mono cables for interconnection. Black wire connects to sleeve, white wire...

$1.95

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micro:bit Ring:Bit Buggy Car Robot (without micro:bit)

Product ID: 4442

The micro:bit Ring:Bit Buggy Car Robot is a small and cute DIY smart car based around the BBC micro:bit. It's a simple but well-designed lil robot car and is a great way to take the micro:bit and turn it into a robotics platform! No soldering or heavy assembly skills needed - comes together in about 30 minutes to an hour depending on age. The car has 3 extended GPIO...

$29.95

56 in stock

Clear Acrylic Enclosure + Hardware Kit for Adafruit CLUE

Product ID: 4675

Here is a chic minimalist enclosure for your CLUE board! This case has been laser-cut specifically to accommodate the TFT display, tactile buttons, and capacitive pads. And of course, we include mounting hardware so you can assemble it right onto your CLUE board. Takes less than five minutes to assemble, just find a nearby screwdriver. Please note: It won't work with...

$4.95

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Kitronik Inventor's Kit for the BBC micro:bit - micro:bit Not Included

Product ID: 4670

The Kitronik Inventor's Kit for the BBC micro:bit provides a fantastic way of learning how to construct electronic circuits and create code. The BBC micro:bit has a selection of pins that are located on the bottom edge of its PCB. By using Kitronik's specially designed 'edge' connector board in conjunction with the breadboard, it is easy to use these pins to connect...

$29.95

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Smoke Snap-on Case for micro:bit V2

Product ID: 4852

This simple Smoke Snap-on Case is both good looking and tough enough to toss into your bookbag or toolbox. It has slim cut-outs for your cable, speaker, battery. It's darkened plastic but you can still easily see the LEDs shining through. The bottom section is open so you can plug it into a micro:bit accessory. This case is great if you want to protect your micro:bit...

$2.95

4 in stock

Angled shot of a Sunken Right Angle Type connecter connected to a CLUE.

micro:bit or CLUE Connector - Sunken Right Angle Type

Product ID: 4792

If you want to do more with the BBC micro:bit, getting those pins from the card-edge connector is going to be your first hurdle. Unlike many dev-boards, the micro:bit isn't breadboard-friendly. That makes the 'bit durable and easy to manufacture but means you need a special connector. This surface-mount edge connector is very slim and fully SMT, so it's a breeze to...

$2.95

38 in stock

Angled shot of a Kitronik Breadboard Breakout for BBC micro:bit connected to a whiteboard and CLUE breakout board

Kitronik Breadboard Breakout for BBC micro:bit - micro:bit Not Included

Product ID: 4902

The Kitronik Breadboard Breakout for the BBC micro:bit lets you plug a BBC microbit into a standard 2.54mm pitch breadboard. Two 11-pin headers are used to make connections into the breadboard. Works with micro:bit v1, v2, CLUE, HiFive Inventor and other boards with the same edge connector. The micro:bit slots into the familiar edge connector on the top side of the...

$5.50

34 in stock

Top down view of Launchpad Breakout Board with a CLUE board inserted.

Launchpad Breakout Board for micro:bit and Adafruit CLUE - by Mission Control Lab

Product ID: 4765

This TIE Fighter-lookalike PCB, named Launchpad, is a specially-made add-on board that breaks out all the pins on your micro:bit and CLUE so you can creatively, collaboratively connect your project's circuits with conductive materials on almost anything, nearly anywhere! The breakout sits flat so its good for use on rigid surfaces with conductive paint, or with...

$14.95

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Angled shot of a Crazy Circuits Bit Board Kit.

Crazy Circuits Bit Board Kit - Makes micro:bit LEGO® compatible

Product ID: 4887

Welcome to the world of programming and automation with the BBC micro:bit. The Crazy Circuits Bit Board Kit from Brown Dog Gadgets sets you up with everything you need to start making in minutes! The Bit Board lets makers combine micro:bit and bricks together to create all sorts of amazing projects. No soldering is required, it brings the ease and joy of crafting to...

$99.95

19 in stock

KittenBot Meowbit - Codable Console for MakeCode Arcade

Product ID: 4324

From the creative and cat-lovin' engineers at KittenBot comes the Meowbit - a handheld retro gaming computer for coding your own games with MakeCode Arcade and MicroPython. This design is really fun, with a GameBoy-like shape that can plug into micro:bit expansion boards. The built in display is a 160x128 color 1.8" TFT screen with the familiar ST7735 chipset over...