Get ready for a tech invasion! It's not the British music this time, but microcontrollers. The BBC micro:bit is an amazing tool for learning programming and electronics. Specifically designed for kids and beginners, this pocket-sized computer lets you code, customize, and control it to turn your digital ideas, games, and apps into reality. It's a user - friendly device that offers a stress - free start to programming and making. Just switch it on, program it to do something cool, wear it, customize it, and develop new concepts.
The micro:bit platform combines a pocket - sized coding device with multiple sensors and LEDs and an amazing website full of coding examples and projects. Start with video tutorials and then explore the ideas page to unleash your creativity. The possibilities are limitless, from creating your own games to taking selfies.
This 300 - pack of micro:bits is perfect for workshops, schools, maker spaces, or other groups. It's a no - frills option. Each micro:bit is ready for distribution, though cables and battery packs are not included.
The micro:bit is built on the nRF51822 microcontroller with a built - in Bluetooth LE radio. It has two programmable buttons to control games, send radio messages, or activate the display. It can detect motion with an accelerometer and show your direction with a magnetometer/compass chip. There's an expansion port at the bottom with 5 alligator - clip friendly pads and additional card - edge contacts for 19 I/O pins in total. All sensors, inputs, and outputs are programmable using easy - to - use software accessible from a PC, laptop, tablet, or mobile.
You can start your programming journey with MakeCode/PXT blocks or micro Python. Advanced programmers can move on to mbed for powerful C or C++ programming. This product includes everything you need to start learning about hardware and software, and no prior programming or hardware experience is required!
Using the micro:bit is super easy. First, you need to get a battery pack (not included) and connect it to power up the device. Then, go to the website with coding examples and projects. You can start with the video tutorials to learn the basics. Use MakeCode/PXT blocks or micro Python to start programming right away. If you're an advanced programmer, you can try mbed for C or C++ programming.
When using the two programmable buttons, you can control games, send radio messages, or activate the display. The micro:bit can detect motion and tell you the direction, so you can use these features in your projects. If you need more connections, use the expansion port on the bottom.
As for maintenance, keep the micro:bit away from water and extreme temperatures. Don't apply too much pressure on the buttons or the sensors. If you're not using it for a long time, remove the battery to prevent damage. Also, make sure to update the software regularly to get the best performance. And remember, no prior programming or hardware experience is needed, so just have fun and get creative!
