BBC micro:bit

micro:bit is a programmable micro-computer that fits in your hand and can be used for all kinds of fantastic inventions: from robots to musical instruments - the possibilities are endless! It can be programmed from any web browser in MakeCode, Javascript, Python, Scratch and more; no other software is required - even from your mobile! The BBC Micro:bit is widely used in schools around the world, from Finland and Iceland to Singapore and Sri Lanka.

BBC micro:bit

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BBC micro:bit V2.2 Go -...

BBC micro:bit V2.2 Go - Starter Pack

The novelty of micro:Bit for a more lively introduction to technology for children.

The micro:bit is a pocket computer that can be encoded, customized and controlled for the implementation of digital ideas and games. It measures just 4x5cm and features a fun and easy to use design, so users can create anything from games and animations to slick stories at school, at home or anywhere - all it takes is imagination and creativity. It is fully programmable. This means that each of its LEDs can be individually programmed as can its buttons, inputs and outputs, accelerometer, magnetometer, Bluetooth 5.0 technology, microphone and speaker.

It contains a quick start guide in the same package. 

B0125

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Regular price €23.95 -€0.96 Price €22.99
BBC micro:bit V2.2 - WiFi...

BBC micro:bit V2.2 - WiFi Single Board Micro-Computer, BLE 5.0, Microphone + Speaker + Accelerometer

The novelty of micro:Bit v2.2 for a more lively introduction to technology for children.

The micro:bit is a pocket computer that can be encoded, customized and controlled for the implementation of digital ideas and games. It measures just 4x5cm and features a fun and easy to use design, so users can create anything from games and animations to slick stories at school, at home or anywhere - all it takes is imagination and creativity. It is fully programmable. This means that each of its LEDs can be individually programmed as can its buttons, inputs and outputs, accelerometer, magnetometer, Bluetooth 5.0 technology, microphone and speaker.

It contains a quick start guide in the same package.

B0120

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Regular price €20.95 -€1.00 Price €19.95
Power supply shield for BBC...

Power supply shield for BBC Micro:Bit

This expansion board comes with two interfaces, which can access two-cell batteries, each supplying 1.5V. It also comes with a DIP switch to control the power input. In the experiment, you can connect the expansion card and the micro: bit development card using a JST red-black cable -PH2.0MM-2P 24AWG dual-head to supply power for the micro: bit development board.

RA042

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Price €8.90
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What is Micro:bit?

Micro:bit is a result of efforts of British BBC and its initiative ¨Make it digital¨ to design a micro-computer that would enable a school teaching of both programming and electronics. Micro:bit could be summed up in one sentence as extremely user friendly even for the youngest fans of electronics, which opens up potentially easier and more intuitive teaching for lower classes (Micro:bit suggests to levels of curriculum - for ages from 7 to 11 and 11 to 14, both of which seem rather below the main target audience of Arduino or even more so Raspberry Pi). It features simple clip pins, rather than soldered standard pins as both in Raspberry and Arduino, as well as built-in buttons, sensors (accelerometer) and LEDs. So there is quite a good setup to start learning when you take the board out of the box, without a need to additionally assemble it, which might be challenging for the youngest. Additionally, there are connectivity solutions already in-built with drivers configured (BLE and USB).

An extensive and well-covered curriculum

As mentioned, given that Micro:bit is a purely educational project it comes with a very well-defined and prepared set of classes for the youngest. Lessons are divided into separate units of work covering most important building blocks of programming knowledge in an easy and tangible way (blocks include for example Data Handling, Basics of Algorithms, Electrical Conductors). Each segment can work independently to an extent giving even more flexibility to the teachers. On top of that, there is a range of on-off projects available for the study and development. All in one very intuitive repository on the micro:bit website.

Teacher support

On top of the curriculum, Micro:bit has developed a range of tools to support their teachers including virtual classroom, which enables sharing code with your students as well as generate class reports. The virtual classroom is available both in MakeCode and Python.