SPIDER Automation Micro:bit GPIO Expansion Board | 60-Pin Breakout Adapter with Buzzer | For BBC micro:bit
Description
The SPIDER Automation Micro:bit GPIO Expansion Board is an essential breakout adapter designed to bridge the gap between basic micro:bit experimentation and advanced electronic prototyping. While the standalone BBC micro:bit limits users to three primary digital/analog input/output rings restricted to alligator clips, this robust expansion module breaks out all 60 GPIO lines, power terminals, and ground pins into a structured 0.1-inch pitch pin formation.
Built with a compact 40-pin horizontal socket, an onboard miniature buzzer for sound generation via MakeCode programming, a clear red power indicator LED, and a pre-configured jumper cap, the board enables seamless integration of motors, servos, displays, and complex sensor arrays. Whether for educational coding classes or sophisticated STEM projects, it delivers unhindered control and complete hardware accessibility.
Key Features
- Complete 60-Pin Breakout: All micro:bit I/O, power, and ground pins are brought out without reservation to standard 0.1-inch headers.
- Onboard Miniature Buzzer: Integrated sound transducer allows developers to program melodies and audio alerts directly using MakeCode music blocks.
- Compact 40P Horizontal Socket: Low-profile connector holds the micro:bit securely while maintaining a clean, space-saving desktop footprint.
- Power Status Indicator: Dedicated red LED lights up upon successful power delivery for quick visual circuit verification.
- Default Jumper Integration: Pre-plugged IObit jumper cap ensures immediate out-of-the-box functionality for standard prototyping setups.
Benefits
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- Unlocks Full Micro:bit Potential: Transforms a basic educational card into a versatile microcontroller capable of managing complex multi-sensor arrays.
- Simplifies Wiring & Prototyping: Standard pin headers allow you to plug in jumper wires, sensors, and actuators without clumsy alligator clip limitations.
- Enables Audio Projects: Onboard buzzer lets students and makers add sound effects and musical feedback to their coded projects instantly.
### Applications
- STEM & School Coding Labs: Teaching children and students advanced microcontroller programming, physical computing, and circuit design.
- Robotics & Automation Builds: Interfacing DC motors, servo controllers, and digital sensors with micro:bit processing units.
- Interactive Music & Game Projects: Creating portable handheld gaming devices featuring custom sound effects using the onboard buzzer.
- IoT Sensor Stations: Connecting environmental sensors (temperature, light, humidity) to expanded GPIO pins for data logging.
- Maker Faire & Exhibition Builds: Displaying creative, multi-component micro:bit inventions neatly on maker workbenches.
Package Includes
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- 1 x Micro: bit GPIO Expansion Board (with Onboard Buzzer & 40P Socket)
Technical Specifications
| Item Classification | Micro:bit GPIO Expansion Board / Breakout Adapter |
| Brand / Series | SPIDER Automation (Micro:bit Compatible Accessory Line) |
| Compatible Microcontroller | BBC micro:bit (Standard V1 & V2 Form Factor Boards) |
| Pin Breakout Capability | All 60 GPIO, Power, and Ground Pins (Standard 0.1″ Pitch Headers) |
| Socket Interface Type | 40-Pin Horizontal Low-Profile Socket |
| Onboard Sound Feature | 1x Miniature Buzzer (Programmable via MakeCode Music Blocks) |
| Operating Voltage | 5V DC |
| Max Output Current | 40 mA |
| Onboard Indicators | Red Power Status LED & Default IObit Jumper Cap |
| Physical Dimensions (L x W x H) | 57 mm × 37 mm × 20 mm |
| Net Board Weight | Approx. 35 g |
| Gross Shipping Weight | 0.04 kg |
| Package Shipping Dimensions | 6 cm × 4 cm × 3 cm |
| Included Hardware Components | 1x Micro:bit GPIO Expansion Board Assembly |
