micro:bit V2- an Educational Creative Tool for Kids
815 units available with a short lead time.
The BBC micro:bit V2 is a pocket-sized programmable computer designed to make learning to code fun and accessible. It builds on the hugely successful original with new onboard features including a speaker, MEMS microphone, and a touch-sensitive logo — all packed into a board just 5 × 4 cm.
Programme it with MakeCode blocks, Python, Scratch, or C++ to create games, music, robots, and interactive gadgets. With over 4 million boards in classrooms worldwide, the micro:bit is one of the most popular STEM education platforms available.
Key Features
- 5 × 5 Programmable LED Matrix – Display text, icons, and animations
- Onboard Speaker – Play tones, melodies, and sound effects
- MEMS Microphone – Detect sound levels with LED indicator
- Touch-Sensitive Logo – Capacitive touch input on the gold logo
- Two Programmable Buttons – A and B for user interaction
- Motion Sensor (LSM303) – Accelerometer and compass
- Temperature Sensor – Built-in thermometer
- Bluetooth 5.0 & Radio – 2.4 GHz wireless for micro:bit-to-micro:bit and BLE communication
- Notched Edge Connector – 25 pins with 3 crocodile-clip-friendly rings; GPIO, PWM, I2C, SPI
- Sleep/Off Mode – Power down with batteries connected to save energy
- 200 mA Regulator – Power external accessories directly from the board
Specifications
- Processor – Nordic nRF52833
- Memory – 512 KB Flash, 128 KB RAM
- Interface Chip – NXP KL27Z, 32 KB RAM
- Power – 5 V via Micro-USB or 3 V via edge connector / battery pack
- Programming – MakeCode (blocks/JavaScript), Python, Scratch, C++
- Dimensions – 50 × 40 mm
Ideal For
- Primary and secondary school STEM education
- Learning to code with blocks, Python, or Scratch
- Interactive science experiments and data logging
- Robotics and wearable technology projects
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