Data Sheet

Layout and Dimensions:
BBC micro:bit
compatible screw
connections
On Off switch
Connecting a BBC micro:bit:
The board has been designed so that the BBC micro:bit can be bolted to
the back, using the 5 supplied M3x6 countersunk machine screws.
Examples: Uses for the Halo could include a lamp, clock or a compass. For
more details see: http://www.kitronik.co.uk/ziphalo
™Halo Board for the BBC micro:bit
www.kitronik.co.uk/5625
Breakout P1 and P2
80 mm
80mm
This Halo board for the BBC micro:bit incorporates 24 ™ colour addressable
LEDs, connected to the BBC micro:bit pin P0. It also breaks out P1 and P2 to a
standard 0.1” footprint.
The board includes an integrated nut and bolt connection for the BBC micro:bit.
The board produces a regulated supply that is fed into the 3V and GND
connections to power the connected BBC micro:bit, removing the need to
power the BBC micro:bit separately. To protect the BBC micro:bit if power is
supplied through it the ™ Halo will not illuminate.
24 ZI ™ LEDs
ZIP ™ LED
expansion pads:
Left Pad: DOUT
Middle Pad: +V
Right Pad: GND
The Halo board is 11mm thick (including BBC micro:bit)
JST Connector for battery
2x M3 mounting
holes
59 mm
Additional power
supply solder pad
2.54mm pitch