Description
 
Unlock your potential and get creative with code, electronics, science, and engineering. With the BBC micro:bit anything is possible!
Description:
This is a single BBC microbit with no accessories, dispatched in retail packaging. This is the perfect buying option if you are planning to give it as a gift or send it through the post. Your BBC micro:bit will come in one of 4 colour schemes, unfortunately, it is not possible to specify which colour you will receive.
The new micro:bit V2 is the latest revision of everyone’s favourite powerful palm-sized, and fully programmable computer. Conceived by the BBC to encourage children to get actively involved in writing software and building new things that will be controlled by it.
For feature and technical specification differences between micro:bit V1 and the new microbit, click here.
Onboard sensors: micro:bit is in tune with its surroundings, thanks to an impressive array of onboard sensors. The micro:bit can detect movement in 3 directions, which allows you to tackle projects such as movement-triggered alarms, turning the microbit into a tilt-type controller, and more. It has a built-in compass and it can also detect changes in temperature and light level, The mic can be used to monitor sound which can be used to trigger other events or be displayed on the LED matrix.
Buttons: The micro:bit features two user-programmable buttons. Switch things on and off,  use them to move or fire within games, the possibilities are endless. V2 of the microbit also sees the addition of a front-mounted touch logo, which is part sensor and part button.
Light and sound: The micro:bit V1 & V2 both feature an LED matrix display. Arranged in a 5 x 5 grid, this display is fully programmable and can be used to display text, numbers, or images. Create badges, status displays and more. It also features an onboard microphone which can be used for code that reacts to sound.
 
Wireless communication: The micro:bit features two different forms of wireless communication, Bluetooth and Radio. In microbit V2 Bluetooth has been upgraded from Bluetooth 4.0 to 5.0. Bluetooth. Allowing the micro:bit to communicate with other Bluetooth devices, such as phones, tablets, and even PCs. The Radio module allows the micro:bit to communicate with other nearby micro:bits via radio waves.
Edge connector: The micro:bit features 25 pins; 4 dedicated GPIO, PWM, i2c, SPI, power, and also, 3 ring pins for connecting croc clips/banana plugs. Notched in V2 for easier connection via; crocodile clips and conductive thread. i2C is now a dedicated bus as opposed to V1's shared bus.
Power: You can power the micro:bit in three different ways; The USB connector, the JST battery connector, and the 3V pad on the edge connector. In V2, we see the addition of an on/off switch and a power indicator LED. Updates in V2 also see an increase in the amount of power available for accessories, its jumped from 90mA to 200mA.
 
Coding: You can use MakeCode for blocks, javascript, and python as you always have, to use all of the features that are common to both versions of the BBC micro:bit: Every programme that could run on a micro:bit version 1 can be re-built to run on V2. The editors will support both versions simultaneously for features common to both boards.
Features:
- USB, Radio, serial, and Bluetooth Low energy connectivity.
- A Compass and Accelerometer.
- 2 x user-assignable buttons.
- A fully programmable 25 LED display.
- 25 pin notched edge connector.
- Onboard speaker.
- MEMs Microphone with LED indicator.
- Touch-sensitive logo.
- Light level sensing.
- Temperature sensing.
- Built-in sleep/off mode allows the board to be powered-down with batteries connected.
- A discrete regulator that can supply up to 200mA of current to external accessories.
- Power status LED and USB data transfer LED.
- Code it with MakeCode; Blocks, Javascript, or Python.
Contents:
- 1 x BBC micro:bit in retail packaging.
Dimensions:
- PCB Length: 52mm.
- PCB Width: 42mm.
- PCB Height: 11.7mm.
Video:
 
Requires:
- 1 x USB Cable (For programming).
- Computer with Internet access.
- Optional:
Resources:
- The Five Minute microbit Guide.
- The Parent's Complete Guide To The BBC micro:bit.
- micro:bit V1 and 2 features comparison.
- How to convert V1 hex files to Universal hex files.
- MakeCode - For blocks, javascript, and python editors.
- Kitronik University micro:bit resources and guides.
- The micro:bit Foundation website.
Note: Due to Country specific trademark restrictions there may be some Countries that we are unable to ship the BBC micro:bit to. In the unlikely event that this occurs we will fully refund your purchase.