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micro:bit V2- an Educational Creative Tool for Kids
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 origina...
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
Resources
Jargon buster
Plain-language definitions for the technical terms used above.
- BLE
- BLE stands for Bluetooth Low Energy, a Bluetooth mode designed for lower power use and modern phone compatibility. It matters because BLE support can make the module easier to use with Apple devices and battery-powered projects, though it may behave differently from classic serial Bluetooth.
- GPIO
- General-purpose input/output pins are microcontroller pins you can set in software to read signals, switch devices on and off, or connect to peripherals. The number of GPIO pins matters because it limits how many buttons, LEDs, sensors, and other parts you can wire directly to the board.
- I2C
- I2C is a two-wire communication bus used by many sensors and small modules. It matters because several I2C devices can share the same two wires, but each device needs a compatible address and your controller must support I2C.
- LED
- A light-emitting diode is a small electronic component that lights up when current flows through it in the correct direction. In this kit, LEDs create the flashing effect, so polarity and correct soldering matter for the project to work.
- MEMS microphone
- A tiny microphone made using micro-electromechanical systems, the same style of miniature manufacturing used in many phone sensors. It lets the board detect sound without needing an external microphone, which is useful for noise-reactive projects and simple audio input.
- PWM
- Pulse Width Modulation is a way for a digital pin to simulate variable output power by switching on and off very quickly. It matters for controlling things like LED brightness, motor speed, or servo-style signals from a microcontroller pin.
- RAM
- RAM is temporary memory used while a device is running, and its contents are lost when power is removed. A “Run in RAM” mode is useful for testing settings without permanently programming the module, but it may not support every feature.
- SPI
- A fast serial communication bus often used for displays, memory cards, and sensors. It matters because SPI devices need specific pins for clock and data, plus a separate chip-select line for each device.
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