Kitronik STOP:bit - traffic light for BBC micro:bit (V1, V2)
The STOP:bit is a screw-on/plug-on circuit board for the BBC micro:bit that simulates a traffic light. The circuit board has been designed to have the same physical characteristics of a traffic light, with the addition of a BBC micro:bit as a control box for the crosswalk. The STOP:bit has 3 LEDs with a diameter of 10 mm. Each of these LEDs is controlled by one of the BBC micro:bit IO pins. The LEDs are supplied with power via the BBC micro:bit connections. STOP:bit is supplied with 4 countersunk screws so that you can screw the micro:bit directly onto the STOP:bit. Alternatively, crocodile clips can be used between the pads on the STOP:bit and the corresponding pads on the micro:bit.
Some custom blocks have been added to the MakeCode editor to make coding this project much easier. This allows you to run this project in class with younger students. This is further enhanced by the fact that STOP:bit is pre-assembled, so you don't have to worry about any soldering or fiddly mechanical fixings other than those used to secure the micro:bit. However, you are not limited to using the custom blocks, you can also use the Digital Write Pin block.
To add the custom blocks to the editor: Click on the cogwheel at the top right of the editor and select "Add package" from the menu. This will open a dialog box with a search field. Enter Kitronik in the search field and all our custom blocks will be displayed as tiles. Scroll down and select the tile with the title "kitronik-stopbit". It will be added to the block menu.
Features:
- Upgrade your microbit traffic light/pedestrian crossing projects.
- Code it with the Microsoft MakeCode Editor.
- Some custom blocks have been added to the MakeCode editor to make coding easier and make the project accessible to younger children.
- Connect the BBC micro:bit directly to STOP:bit to create a neat wireless project.
- It comes pre-assembled, no soldering required.
- When using multiple STOP:bits, you can coordinate traffic management wirelessly.
Dimensions:
- Length: 120 mm
- Base width: 38 mm
- Height: 15.6 mm
- PCB thickness: 1.6 mm
Scope of delivery:
- 1 x STOP:bit for the BBC micro:bit (V1, V2)
- 5 x M3 8 mm countersunk screws
- 5 x M3 hexagon nuts
