Micro: IO-BOX Expansion Board for micro:bit Projects

The micro: IO-BOX offers a compact, versatile platform designed to elevate your micro:bit projects. Encased in a sturdy and protective shell, this multifunctional expansion board blends practical design with advanced features, ensuring durability and safety. With its 6cm by 6cm structure, this board boasts a variety of interfaces, including a 2-way motor driver, 9-way IO port, 2-way I2C port, and a serial port, making it perfect for crafting complex electronic projects with ease.

Safety is prioritized through the use of a CR123A 3.6V lithium rechargeable battery, chosen after exhaustive testing for its compact size, ample capacity, and uncompromised safety profile. The unit incorporates short circuit and reverse connection protection, further safeguarding against mishaps, especially important when considering the curiosity-driven exploration of young inventors. Unlike some larger, risk-prone batteries on the market, the micro: IO-BOX maintains a safe and efficient power ecosystem, providing peace of mind as projects take flight.

When it comes to power management, this board sets a new standard by employing a high-cost boost-buck solution, ensuring a stable power supply even when instantaneous motor currents surge up to 1A. Rigorous testing reveals the unit’s tenacity, managing continuous bi-directional TT motor rotation for approximately 1.5 hours, while in standard operations, it promises over six hours of seamless functionality. The micro: IO-BOX truly stands as a testament to robust, reliable and innovative design, ready to transform simple ideas into inventive realities.