Calliope mini ServoBoard - 4 servos, 2 DC motors, battery compartment

Build your own machines, automate movements, and try out ideas right away: With the Calliope mini ServoBoard, you can control up to 4 servomotors and 2 DC motors with the Calliope mini. The board simply plugs into the pin header on the back.

• Connect up to 4 servomotors
• Up to 2 DC motors via screw terminals
• Power supply via the included battery compartment for 4xAAA batteries
• Programming with MakeCode and other editors with pin support

Get started right away

From gumball machines and automatic feeders to small cleaning machines: The ServoBoard is ideal for moving Calliope projects at school, in lessons, in clubs, and at home.

The ServoBoard is plugged into the pin header of the Calliope mini from the back.

Power supply

The battery compartment supplies power to the Calliope mini ServoBoard and the Calliope mini. It has a barrel connector and can be connected directly to the ServoBoard.

Connecting and controlling servomotors

Up to 4 servomotors can be connected in total to the two connectors on each side.

Make sure the cables are oriented correctly. The arrows on the back of the ServoBoard point to the GND pin for the brown cable.

The servo motors can be controlled in MakeCode using the Servo extension.

Open program code

Use the slide switch to select whether the servo motors are powered by the Calliope mini's supply voltage (VCC) or the motor voltage (VM). VCC is used by default. If a servo rotates too slowly, it can be switched to VM.

Connecting DC motors

Up to 2 DC motors can be connected via the screw terminals. A screwdriver is used to secure the wires.

In MakeCode, the motors are controlled using the commands in the Motors category.

The ServoBoard can also be programmed with other editors, provided they support the pins used.

Technical data

Scope of delivery

• Calliope mini ServoBoard
• Battery compartment for 4xAAA
• 2 x fan
• 2 x 360° servo motor (R)
• 2 x 180° servo motor (B)