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

The Kitronik :VIEW Graphics 128 OLED display allows you to add a monochrome 128x64 display to your BBC micro:bit. Thanks to the onboard edge connector, the micro:bit can be inserted into the board without additional attachments. The board also has a micro:bit-style I/O connector, meaning it can plug into any other micro:bit accessory that has a slot to insert a micro:bit. All pins of the BBC micro:bit are fed through to provide edge modules with the full use of the BBC micro:bit, with the addition of a display. Since the micro:bit plugs directly into the board, no tooling, mounting or soldering is required.

Kitronik has generated custom blocks and sample code for MakeCode and MicroPython. The blocks can be added via the Add Extensions function in the editor by searching for "Kitronik," or from: GitHub. More information about these custom Python functions can also be found on GitHub.

The board can be powered via the edge connector or from the micro:bit. The board requires a 3V power supply and has no voltage protection on the board. The board has an LED to indicate when the board has power. With the display and each pixel enabled, the board draws a maximum of 40mA of current.

The 128x64 display uses the SSD1306 driver on an I2C interface. In the center of the board are the breakout pads for the I2C lines, along with two ground pads and a 3V power supply pad. These pads have a pitch of 2.54 mm, which means they can fit wire or a pin header for jumper cables (not included). This can be used by those who want to add more I2C devices and functionality. It is possible to change the default I2C address of the board(see datasheet).

Features

• Can be coded with MakeCode blocks and with Python
• Kitronik has created custom MakeCode blocks
• Kitronik has created a GitHub repo for custom Python functions
• It can be powered via the edge connector or by the micro:bit
• Requires a 3V power supply
• The board has a power indicator LED
• It is possible to change the default I2C address of the board
• No tools, mounting or soldering is required

Dimensions

• 58x52x12mm
• PCB thickness: 1.6mm