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!

BBC micro:bit Go Bundle

PRODUCT ID: 3362

The British Invasion is here! No, not music...microcontrollers! New to the USA is the newest and easiest way to learn programming and electronics -...

The British Invasion is here! No, not music...microcontrollers! New to the USA is the newest and easiest way to learn programming and electronics - the BBC micro:bit . Designed specifically for kids and beginners, the 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...

$17.50

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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...

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 screws6 x M3 zinc-plated steel hex nuts Using them is simple! Put the screw through the large alligator pads on your...

$1.50

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BBC micro:bit

PRODUCT ID: 3530

The British Invasion is here! No, not music...microcontrollers! New to the USA is the newest and easiest way to learn programming and electronics -...

$14.95

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micro:bit Club 10-Pack

PRODUCT ID: 3485

The British Invasion is here! No, not music... microcontrollers! The BBC micro:bit is one of the newest and easiest ways to learn programming and...

The British Invasion is here! No, not music... microcontrollers! The BBC micro:bit is one of the newest and easiest ways to learn programming and electronics. Designed specifically for kids and beginners, the 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...

$179.95

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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...

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 charged batteries to 1.8V at the end of life with a...

$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...

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 from every day usage, but note that it is not waterproof or...

$2.95

58 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...

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 want to protect your micro:bit board from every day...

$2.95

11 IN STOCK

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...

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 BBC micro:bit is a cute, all-in-one learning board, with LEDs, sensors, and...

$7.50

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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 slaves always ends up in a robot...

Sometimes we wonder if robotics engineers ever watch movies. If they did, they'd know that making robots into slaves 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 decorations. With that in mind, we designed Crickit - That's our C...

$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...

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 on the bottom with 5 big pads so it will fit into your existing robot kit...

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$39.95

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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...

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 SPI. You also get 8 buttons (4-way D-Pad, A and B, menu and reset)...

$39.95

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KittenBot IO:bit for micro:bit - Version 2.0

PRODUCT ID: 4325

From the creative engineers at KittenBot, this plug-in add on for the micro:bit expands your 'bit to add a bunch more hardware to play with....

From the creative engineers at KittenBot, this plug-in add on for the micro:bit expands your 'bit to add a bunch more hardware to play with. It's a great expansion shield that breaks out all the IO pins (inputs, outputs), and also adds some extras to make your next bit project shine. Features : All pins are brought out to 0.1" headers that are color coded black for ground, red for power, and yellow for signal. You can breadboard...

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$6.95

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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...

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 on the bottom edge of the micro:bit. Check the datasheet for the pin...

$3.95

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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...

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 your maker heart's content. Program graphs, animations,...

$14.95

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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...

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 very slim and fully SMT so its a breeze to automate. It also only...

$2.95

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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...

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 GNDAnalog channels 0, 1, and 2 (these are the large pads on your micro:bit)I2C bus interfaceSPI bus interfaceGPIO...

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$5.95

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Pimoroni noise:bit for micro:bit

PRODUCT ID: 3829

*HONK* *HONK* micro:bit comin' thru! Maybe you've played with the micropython speech module, or maybe you want to have MakeCode sound...

*HONK* *HONK* micro:bit comin' thru! Maybe you've played with the micropython speech module, or maybe you want to have MakeCode sound effects. Well, we couldn't let the other boards have all the audio fun! Now you can make your micro:bit BLURP and BEEP with noise:bit ! Just slide noise:bit into the micro:bit board and start MakeCoding to your maker heart's content. Generate sound bites, tones, etc, with the...

$13.50

11 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...

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, air pressure, and humidity, and the MEMS microphone detects sound! ...

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$24.95

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SMT Straight Connector for micro:bit

PRODUCT ID: 3888

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...

$2.95

18 IN STOCK

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...

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 your micro:bit into the slot and use the ready-to-go MakeCode...

$12.95

48 IN STOCK

Pimoroni MINI.MU Glove Kit - without micro:bit

PRODUCT ID: 4141

The MINI.MU is MI.MU's make-it-yourself musical glove for young engineers. It's a collaboration between Grammy Award-winning...

The MINI.MU is MI.MU's make-it-yourself musical glove for young engineers. It's a collaboration between Grammy Award-winning musician-goddess Imogen Heap, creative technologist and children’s author Helen Leigh, Pimoroni, and the MI.MU glove team. This kit uses the micro:bit to create a friendly, simple and fun crafty code experience. These gloves are a simplified, kid-friendly version of Imogen's more...

$33.50

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Calliope Mini

PRODUCT ID: 4071

Willkommen , Calliope Mini ! Developed in Germany for students in primary school and up, this heavenly star-shaped development board is a souped-up...

Willkommen , Calliope Mini ! Developed in Germany for students in primary school and up, this heavenly star-shaped development board is a souped-up derivative of the micro:bit. The main chip on the Calliope is the same nRF51822 as the micro:bit so for many purposes, it can be programmed the same way. There are some big upgrades though! Things that are the same as the micro:bit Nordic nRF51822 Multi-protocol Bluetooth® 4.0 low energy / 2.4GHz...

$49.95

16 IN STOCK

KittenBot Silicone Sleeve for micro:bit in Various Colors

PRODUCT ID: 3818

This is possibly the cutest, angriest cat face we've ever seen. Even better, the KittenBot Silicone Sleeve protects and...

This is possibly the cutest, angriest cat face we've ever seen. Even better, the KittenBot Silicone Sleeve protects and accessorizes your micro:bit board! The silicone is super soft yet has enough stretch to snugly fit on your board without fear of tearing, and the white bottom "bumper" slips on very securely when you don't want to plug your micro:bit into our DragonTail breakout. The rubber over the...

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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...

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 connects to tip. Note: The alligator clips may be Black/White or...

$1.95

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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...

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 P0 - have your plant kit beep when it wants watering, or have it sing a...

$4.95

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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...

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 ports - two for driving servos and one for, well, any other stuff!...

$29.95

32 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...

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 connects to tip.

$1.95

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micro:bit 300-Pack - Bulk Pack of micro:bit at $14.25 each

PRODUCT ID: 4291

The British Invasion is here! No, not music... microcontrollers! The BBC micro:bit is one of the easiest ways to learn programming and...

The British Invasion is here! No, not music... microcontrollers! The BBC micro:bit is one of the easiest ways to learn programming and electronics. Designed specifically for kids and beginners, the 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...

$4,275.00

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