The SparkFun gator:circuit Kit is an all-in-one electronics prototyping kit for the micro:bit. Using alligator clip cables, you can connect sensors, LEDs, buttons, and switches without any soldering — perfect for beginners, students, and educators learning electronics and coding.

The kit includes three ProtoSnap boards (snap-apart accessory boards) and the gator:bit v2.0 carrier board. Each ProtoSnap can be used as a whole or broken apart into individual sensor and actuator boards, giving you a wide range of components to experiment with.

What's in the Kit

• gator:bit v2.0 – Carrier board for micro:bit with alligator-clip-friendly edge connections
• gator:starter ProtoSnap – Temperature sensor, light sensor, and RGB LED
• gator:color ProtoSnap – Two white LEDs, plus red, green, blue, yellow LEDs and a power rail
• gator:control ProtoSnap – Two buttons, on/off slide switch, and reed switch
• 10× Alligator Clip Cables – For connecting components without soldering

Key Features

• No Soldering Required – All connections made with alligator clip cables
• ProtoSnap Design – Use boards whole or snap apart for individual components
• Beginner Friendly – Suitable for all skill levels, from students to engineers
• Expandable – Compatible with other gator:bit series accessories

Ideal For

• STEM education and classroom projects
• Learning electronics and coding with micro:bit
• Rapid prototyping without soldering
• After-school clubs and maker workshops

Package Contents

• 1× SparkFun gator:bit v2.0
• 1× gator:starter ProtoSnap
• 1× gator:color ProtoSnap
• 1× gator:control ProtoSnap
• 10× Alligator clip cables