Kitronik ZIP Tile – Programmable LED Matrix for BBC micro:bit

Description

The Kitronik ZIP Tile is an 8 x 8 display panel designed for the BBC micro:bit. Ideal for displaying colorful animations, scrolling text, and more, it features 64 addressable full-colour LEDs arranged in an 8 x 8 grid.

This versatile display board offers ZIP LED expansion points on the left, right, and top of the board, allowing you to link multiple Tiles together for bigger displays. The BBC micro:bit can be connected using the supplied M3 bolts and spacers or croc clips, with standard 0.1” (2.54mm) footprint breakout for P1 & P2 pins. A JST connector on the rear allows power supply connection which powers both the ZIP Tile and the BBC micro:bit with a regulated 3V supply.

Custom programming blocks have been developed for the MakeCode Editor to simplify coding for the ZIP Tile.

Features:

• 8 x 8 display panel featuring 64 addressable full-colour LEDs
• ZIP LED expansion points to extend the display in multiple directions
• Connects to BBC micro:bit via M3 bolts or croc clips
• Breaks out P1 & P2 pins to 0.1” (2.54mm) footprints
• Power supply via JST connector provides regulated 3V to power both ZIP Tile and micro:bit
• Custom MakeCode Editor blocks for easy programming

Included in Package:

• 1 x ZIP LED Tile
• 5 x M3 Countersunk Screws
• 5 x Plastic Spacers

Requires:

• BBC micro:bit
• Power supply (3.5V – 5.3V)

Technical Specifications:

• Operating Voltage (Vcc) for ZIP LEDs: 3.5V – 5.3V
• Maximum Current (ZIP LEDs White at 100% brightness, 5.3V supply): 2.73A
• Number of ZIP LEDs: 64
• Expansion Connections: 3 x ZIP LED (1 DIN, 1 DOUT, 1 DIN/DOUT), 2 x IO pins (3.3V at 5mA), 2 x BATT V (3.5V – 5.3V)

For detailed connection instructions and programming examples, please refer to the Datasheet and Example Code.

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