Kitronik Digital Logic Add-on Pack for BBC micro:bit

The Kitronik Digital Logic Add-on Pack for BBC micro:bit is an educational add-on that introduces digital logic gates and integrated circuits (ICs), with five logic gate ICs and two FETs included.

Overview

Designed to expand the educational capabilities of the Kitronik Inventor's Kit, this pack provides a hands-on introduction to the fundamental concepts of digital logic gates. It shows how these gates can be combined with the BBC micro:bit to create functional circuits, offering a practical route into integrated circuits (ICs) and the building blocks of electronics and computer science.

Educational Value and Curriculum Support

The pack supports the Basic Digital Logic curriculum at Key Stage 3 (KS3) within the UK Design and Technology curriculum. The included tutorial booklet contains seven structured experiments that guide learners from basic principles to more complex applications.

Coding Flexibility

Logic gate experiments can be coded in the preferred programming environment. The pack is compatible with the block-based Microsoft MakeCode editor and the Python editor, supporting different skill levels and learning pathways.

Kit Contents

• 1 x Quad 2-input AND Integrated Circuit (IC)
• 1 x Quad 2-input OR Integrated Circuit (IC)
• 1 x Hex NOT Integrated Circuit (IC)
• 1 x Quad 2-input NAND Integrated Circuit (IC)
• 1 x Quad 2-input XOR Integrated Circuit (IC)
• 2 x 2N7000 Field-Effect Transistors (FET)

Dimensions and Weight

Dimensions (Width x Depth x Height): 3.3 x 1.5 x 4.3 Weight: 140 g

Choose the Kitronik Digital Logic Add-on Pack for BBC micro:bit to introduce learners to digital logic gates through practical circuit building and coding.