Kitronik ZIP Tile For BBC micro:bit

Kitronik ZIP Tile for BBC micro:bit V1 and V2

The Kitronik ZIP Tile is an 8x8 display panel for the BBC microbit. It can scroll text, display all the colours of the rainbow and more. Multiple tiles can be linked together to create even larger displays. It features 64 colour addressable LEDs arranged on an 8x8 grid, ZIP LED expansion points on the left, right and top of the board, and the ability to connect a BBC microbit with bolts and hooks.

Pins P1 and P2 are also suitable for standard 2.54mm footprints and include the necessary supply voltage and GND pads. 

The JST connector on the back of the board provides the necessary power. The board generates a regulated power supply which is fed into the 3V and GND terminals to power the connected BBC micro:bit, eliminating the need to connect it separately.

Features of the ZIP Tile for BBC micro:bit

• The ZIP Tile is a display panel for the BBC micro:bit with 64 addressable colour LEDs.
  It has extension points to enlarge the display and connects to the micro:bit with bolts and alligator clips.
  It also allows P1 and P2 to be cut into standard 2.54mm indentations.
  To protect the micro:bit, the ZIP LEDs do not light up when powered.
  Kitronik has developed code blocks for the editor MakeCode.

 ZIP Tile BBC micro:bit: content and requirements

• 1 x ZIP LED Tile.
• 5 x M3 countersunk screw.
• 5 x Plastic spacers.

Requires a BBC micro:bit and a power supply between 3.5V and 5.3V (NOT INCLUDED).