Pimoroni - automation:bit add-on for micro:bit

Control and monitor your world with automation:bit Add-On for the BBC microbit! It’s tolerant of up to 24V, with analog and digital inputs, outputs, and a relay, so it’s ideal for automating low-voltage systems in your home.

Just slot in your micro:bit, then code automation:bit with the block-based Microsoft MakeCode editor. Hook up buttons to the inputs, use the built-in buttons on micro:bit, or the light-sensing capability of the LED matrix to control devices connected to automation:bit. Or why not use a second micro:bit’s radio function as a remote control?

Note:

WARNING! automation:bit should not be used with voltages greater than 24V and especially not with mains voltages!

Features:

• Comes fully-assembled and ready to use.
• 1 x 24V @ 2A relay (NC and NO terminals).
• 3 x ADC channels (0-24V range).
• 3 x 24V tolerant buffered inputs.
• 3 x 24V tolerant sinking outputs.
• 3.5mm screw terminals.
• Microsoft MakeCode support.
• No soldering required!.

Contents:

• 1 x automation:bit Add-On for the BBC micro:bit.

Dimensions:

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Requires:

• BBC micro:bit.
• Small Screwdriver.

Resources:

• automation:bit GitHub coding instructions.