Kitronik MI:power Board V2

The MI:power board for the BBC micro:bit brings real portability to your wearable projects. The stylish, lightweight PCB is designed to fit snugly against the BBC micro:bit and features a built-in buzzer and 3V coin cell holder. This latest version has been redesigned to fit both the V1 and V2 micro:bit.

When assembled, the MI:power board is connected directly to the 3V, GND and P0 connections on the micro:bit. The 3V and GND connections provide power to the micro:bit and the built-in buzzer is connected to P0, which is the default output pin when using the audio functions in the Block Editor software.

The board has an easy to access on/off switch, which makes it easy to turn a project on and off, rather than have to disconnect the power supply from the BBC micro:bit.

Once the unit is assembled and attached to the BBC micro:bit the mechanical fixings prevent the battery from being removed unless you use a screwdriver, so whatever the use, the battery will remain safely in place.

NOTE: The BBC micro:bit is NOT included.

  • 1x MI:power board for the BBC micro:bit.
  • 3x Counter Sunk M3 Machine Screws.
  • 3x M3 Hex Full Width Nuts.
  • 3x Plastic Spacers.
  • 1x CR2032 3V Coin Cell.
  • Dimensions:
    • Length: 51mm.
    • Width: 42mm.
    • Height: 6mm.
  • Power your BBC micro:bit from a stylish PCB.
  • Break free from the tether to the computer and take your project mobile.
  • On-Board buzzer.
  • Easy access on/off switch.
  • Great for micro:bit mood badges, to allow your micro:bit to become a handheld remote control, and much more.
  • This accessory is supplied with spacers, fixings and a battery.
  • No soldering required.

Kitronik MI:power Board V2 Product Help and Resources

Core Skill: Electrical Prototyping

If it requires power, you need to know how much, what all the pins do, and how to hook it up. You may need to reference datasheets, schematics, and know the ins and outs of electronics.

3 Electrical Prototyping

Skill Level: Competent - You will be required to reference a datasheet or schematic to know how to use a component. Your knowledge of a datasheet will only require basic features like power requirements, pinouts, or communications type. Also, you may need a power supply that?s greater than 12V or more than 1A worth of current.
See all skill levels


Comments

Looking for answers to technical questions?

We welcome your comments and suggestions below. However, if you are looking for solutions to technical questions please see our Technical Assistance page.

Customer Reviews

5 out of 5

Based on 2 ratings:

Currently viewing all customer reviews.

Great for real time clock on my Grandson's Microbite

Kit review forgot the Real Time clock chip Ds1307 also on the board

The perfect addon

After programming, hook up the power supply and you don't have to worry about how to fit the battery source into your project. It doesn't take up much space. I love it.