Kitronik Edge Connector Breakout Board for the BBC micro:bit

Age 11+
Stock code: 5601
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Buy the Kitronik Edge Connector with a BBC micro:bit

large edge connector breakout board side+ micro:bit V2 board only angled

Total: £16.25ex VAT

Buy the Kitronik Edge Connector with a micro:bit Starter Kit

large edge connector breakout board side+ micro:bit V2 starter pack contents

Total: £18.75ex VAT

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Further Information

Please note: Instructions for using this product (if available) can be found under the product description.
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Q:
Worth pointing out that the graphic in the middle of this page (how to plug the micro:bit into the breakout board) implies that pin 9 is not brought through to the header pins where in reality it is, as per the photo at the top of the page.
Asked by: Nigel Kendrick
A:

Firstly thank you for pointing this out, we were aware of this error and we are in the process of changing the diagram shown on the product page. We hope to update this shortly.

Answered by: Michael Lockhart
06-Apr-16

Q:
Hi there,
Where Do I find the schematics of the micro:bit? (I need to know which pins connect to each output), thanks
Asked by: Marcelo Correa
A:

The following datasheet shows what pins on the BBC micro:bit relate to the pin on the breakout board via a number, you need to look at page 2 https://www.kitronik.co.uk/pdf/5601_edge_connector_breakout_board_for_the_bbc_microbit_datasheet_1_0.pdf

Answered by: Michael Lockhart
13-Jan-16

Q:
There's something of a loose fit between the connector and the board, is it expected that I should solder the 80 pins into place (or at least the ones I need)?
Asked by: Tom
A:

We would always advise that all the pins are soldered together, however as a minimum we would recommend that the first two rows are completely soldering, and then a selection from the back row are also soldered in.

Answered by: Michael Lockhart
16-Dec-15

Q:
Hi, I've just ordered this item. Are there dimensions and hole placement mounting instructions available please? Thanks.
Asked by: Bit Enthusiast
A:

We are currently in the process of uploading an image which shows the dimensions of the product. However in the meantime I have emailed a copy to you.

Answered by: Michael Lockhart
11-Nov-15

Q:
Why is it an 80 way connector? I understood that there were about 25 lines coming out to the edge of the board and all the pictures seem to confirm this. Are there separate lines on each side of the board, which if there were would still only bring it up to 50.
Asked by: David
A:

The connector itself has 80 pins, the BBC micro:bit that it is designed to fit only uses 40 pins, of those only 22 or so are broken out as not all of the pins have functions we expect people to want to use.

Answered by: Michael Lockhart
02-Oct-15

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