Kitronik :VIEW Graphics 128 OLED display 128x64 for BBC micro:bit

The Kitronik :VIEW Graphics 128 OLED display is a great add - on for the BBC micro:bit. It lets you easily add a 128x64 monochrome display to your micro:bit. The onboard edge connector is a smart design, allowing the micro:bit to fit right into the board without any extra fixings. And it has a micro:bit style I/O connector, so you can slot it into other micro:bit accessories. You get full use of all the BBC micro:bit pins, now with a display! Best of all, no tools, fixings, or soldering are needed as the micro:bit slots directly in. Kitronik has made custom blocks for MakeCode and custom Python functions. You can find them by searching “Kitronik” in the add Extensions function of the editor or on GitHub. Power the board through the edge connector or from the micro:bit. It runs on a 3V supply and has a power - indicating LED. Just note it has no voltage protection. The 128x64 display uses the SSD1306 driver on an I2C interface. There are breakout pads for I2C lines in the center, along with ground and 3V power pads. You can change the default I2C address. Each display comes with 1 x Kitronik :VIEW Graphics 128 OLED display 128x64 for BBC micro:bit. It measures 58mm in length, 52mm in width, 11.8mm in height, and has a PCB thickness of 1.6mm.

Using the Kitronik :VIEW Graphics 128 OLED display with your BBC micro:bit is a breeze. First, simply slot your micro:bit into the onboard edge connector. No need for tools or soldering! If you want to connect it to other micro:bit accessories, use the micro:bit style I/O connector. To code it, you can use MakeCode blocks or Python. Search for “Kitronik” in the add Extensions function of the editor or check GitHub for custom blocks and functions. Power the board either through the edge connector or directly from the micro:bit. Remember, it needs a 3V supply, and there's no voltage protection on the board, so be careful with the power source. There's an LED on the board that lights up when it has power. If you want to add more I2C devices, use the breakout pads in the center of the board. You can change the default I2C address too. When it comes to maintenance, keep it in a dry and clean place. Avoid exposing it to extreme temperatures. That's all you need to know to get the most out of your display!