micro:bit Is Changing The World Of STEM Education
The micro:bit is a pocket-sized computer that introduces you to how software and hardware work together. It has a 5×5 LED light display, Bluetooth, buttons, sensors, and many input/output features that, when programmed, let it interact with you and your world. Examples of some projects: are a digital watch, fitness tracker, musical instruments, or a games console. You can use it to build a Smart Car, Robots, or Self-watering Plants, or just Automate almost anything you want and let your imagination run free!
Perfect for South African schools and clubs. The micro:bit foundation provides free full lessons, resources, and training for students, teachers, or any enthusiasts. Never before has Coding & Robotics been this easy.
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micro:bit V2
With five million micro:bits already used for teaching digital skills and computational thinking, the updated micro:bit is set to add even more opportunities for learning, exploration, and creativity in classrooms.
The latest micro:bit will fit right into your existing lessons and materials; all the existing MakeCode blocks and MicroPython code will work in the same way as they do on the original micro:bit.
Smart Robot Cars
There are so many options. Make your own car from recycled parts, create it with Lego, get a DIY chassis kit and build it yourself or grab a pre-built smart car packed full of sensors and features and MakeCode extensions ready to go so you can jump straight into learning the cool stuff.
Projects Available
Every day kids, teachers, and enthusiasts are sharing new projects and ideas. Companies are making new kits & parts. The possibilities for what you can create are endless.
You can make things like Robot Arms, 3D Printed Robots, Watches, Cardboard Guitars, GamePads, Plant Moisture Sensors, and Cardboard Robot Friends.
Specifications:
- 64 MHz Arm Cortex-M4 with FPU
- 512KB Flash
- 128KB RAM
- 5×5 Red LED Array
- Two Programmable Buttons, one touch-sensitive logo
- MEMS microphone and LED indicator
- Onboard Light, Compass, Accelerometer, Temp Sensors and Speaker
- 2.4 Ghz Micro:bit Radio/BLE 5.0 Smart Antenna
- 25-pin Edge Connector
- 4 dedicated GPIO, PWM, I2C, SPI, and ext. power
- Three Digital/Analog Input/Output Rings
- Two Power Rings — 3V and GND
- Dedicated I2C bus for peripherals
- MicroUSB Connector (5V)
- JST-PH Battery Connector (Not JST-XH) (3V)
- Power/reset Button with Status LED
- 200 mA available for accessories
- Program with C++, MakeCode, Python, Scratch
Packing List:
- 1 x micro:bit V2 (board only)
Note: The micro:bit does not include any cables or power sources. This is just the board. You can use any Micro USB cable, like your cellphone cable to power it and/or connect to a computer.
We Love Microsoft MakeCode
With Microsoft MakeCode you can program your micro:bit using Blocks, Javascript, or Python. Packed full of free interactive lessons, videos and tutorials, even young kids can learn by themselves using this amazing software. There is an online and downloadable offline version available.
Melody Demo
Micro:bit and Lego Are Compatible!
Easy To Connect & Easy To Expand
The micro:bit is designed so you can start making projects with just some crocodile clips. They can easily connect to the 5 larger IO pins on the edge connector. If you need to use all of the 25 IO pins then just grab a breakout or expansion board and let your project grow as big as your imagination. The micro:bit is not just for small projects, you can make some pretty big and complicated builds using a micro:bit and one of the many available breakout expansion boards.
