BBC Micro:bit V2 Go Starter Pack

Part of the series BBC Micro:bit & Accessories.

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Get creative, get connected & get coding with the latest BBC Micro:bit V2 Go Starter Pack. Not only does the new V2 board sense and react sound (with the built-in microphone) but you can also play around with sound via the built-in speaker. All the existing features in the V1 micro:bit board are still in the V2 model.

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.

Kit Contents
1x micro:bit v2
1x Micro USB cable
1x AAA battery holder
2x AAA batteries
1x Quick Start Guide with four unique ideas to get you started with micro:bit

Features

• 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

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.


V1 and V2 comparison

Specifications

• 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.