BBC Micro:Bit V2.2

The micro: bit is only half the size of a credit card. It is equipped with a 5×5 programmable LED matrix, two programmable buttons, an accelerometer, an electronic compass, a thermometer, Bluetooth, a new touch-sensitive logo, a microphone, a speaker, and other electronic modules.

The BBC micro: bit V2.2 is a pocket-sized computer that you can code, customize, and control to bring your digital ideas, games, and apps to life. It’s a fantastic way to introduce budding coders to the wonderful world of computer programming. With the easy-to-use online code block editor and simple crocodile clip-friendly board, coding fun projects and using electronic components is easier than ever.

Features

• Detects motion and direction – create games that use shaking motions or directions with built-in sensors and compass
• Control your projects using the 2 buttons clicky buttons – make games, control robots, count things!
• Tap the capacitive button as an input for your projects – stop/start the music, start a timer, run a program, or whatever you decide!
• Flash messages, your name, or animations across the 25 programmable lights
• Connect the BBC micro: bit to your phone using Bluetooth to take selfies without touching your phone
• Use the on-board speaker to play sounds or music as part of your project
• Easy to code with the online drag-and-drop code block editor
• Built-in sleep/off mode means the board can be powered down with batteries connected
• Discrete regulator that can supply up to 200mA of current to external accessories Refinements
• Notched edge connector. To make it easier to connect things like crocodile clips and conductive thread
• Power LED indicator. In addition to the USB activity indicator, a power LED shows whether the micro: bit is powered on or off
• Copper-plated antenna. To easily identify the radio/Bluetooth component

Specifications

Applications

• Classroom learning tools for coding, sensor experimentation, and physical computing.
• Interactive projects using sound input/output, touch, and motion sensors.
• Wearable and portable electronics, powered via battery or USB.
• Wireless communication and data exchange among devices via BLE or micro:bit Radio.

Package Contents

• 1x BBC Micro:bit V2.2 board.

Documents

• Datasheet – BBC MICRO BIT BULK V2.2
• Set up guide
• Using the LEDs and buttons
• Using the sensors
• Radio and Pins
• Project ideas