Micro:bit by BBC has become the heart of countless creative digital technology projects around the world and a trusted educational learning system. This tiny programmable platform teaches through invention. Learn to code, design animated LED games, interface with sensors, all on the one board. Micro:bit users have full access to the BBC micro:bit website where fresh lesson plans are shared along with tutorials and tips for everyone be you educators, parents, workshop coordinators or just an aspiring maker.
The Micro:bit is easy to code with, all you need is your web browser and a micro USB cable and you are ready to start all kinds of exciting STEM/STEAM experiments, no need for any extra software to be installed.
Micro:bit has also developed a mobile app for coding over Bluetooth (without a USB cable), that makes it even easier to get everyone coding with hardware.
Please Note: The colour within the micro:bit pictured may not match the colour of the micro:bit you receive as the shipments contain mixed colours. A colour preference unfortunately cannot be chosen. Pictures show V2.00 board, however current stock is V2.21. This is due to a minor chipset change.
This Micro:bit go kit version includes:
1 x BBC Micro:bit board
1 x USB programming cable
2 x AAA batteries
1 x Dual AAA battery holder with JST connection cable.
- On board speaker
- MEMs Microphone with LED indicator
- Touch sensitive logo
- Built-in sleep/off mode that means the board can be powered-down with batteries connected
- Discrete regulator that can supply up to 190mA of current to external accessories
- 25 Programmable LEDs in a 5 x 5 grid
- 3-axis motion sensing
- On-board magnetometer
- On-board temperature sensor
- On-board light level sensing
- 2 x programmable buttons, A & B
- BLE Bluetooth 5.0
- 2.4Ghz Micro:bit Radio
- Rear-mounted push button
- Power off (push and hold power button)
- 25 pins
- MEMS microphone and LED indicator
- Onboard speaker
- Touch-sensitive logo pin
- LED power indicator
- C++, MakeCode, Python, Scratch
- Board version: V2.21
- Nordic Semiconductor nRF52833
- 512kB Flash, 128kB RAM
- NXP KL27Z, 32kB RAM
- 25 pins. 4 dedicated GPIO, PWM, i2c, SPI and ext. power. 3 ring pins for connecting crocodile clips/banana plugs. Notched for easier connection
- Dedicated I2C bus for peripherals
- 2.4Ghz Micro:bit Radio/BLE Bluetooth 5.0
- 5V via Micro USB port, 3V via edge connector or battery pack, LED power indicator, Power off (push and hold power button)
- 200mA available for accessories
- ST LSM 303
- 5cm(w) x 4cm(h)
*Specifications are subject to change without notice.
- About The BBC Micro:Bit
The BBC micro:bit is a pocket-sized computer that you can code, customise and control to bring your digital ideas, games and apps to life. Each element is completely programmable via easy-to-use software on a dedicated website (www.microbit.org) that can be accessed from a PC, tablet, or mobile.
It's super easy to use, and ready to get started out-of-the-box, with a choice of coding editors for all abilities available in multiple languages. The extensive wireless and sensor features mean the micro:bit can be used across the school, including subjects such as science, design, maths, music, art and computing.
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- 2 to 3 Business days for Melbourne, Brisbane and surrounding areas
- 3 to 10 Business days for Adelaide, Perth and Tasmania
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