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micro:bit v2 Board
The BBC micro:bit v2 is a pocket-sized programmable computer designed for creative digital projects and coding education. Powered by a 64MHz ARM Cortex-M4 pr...
The BBC micro:bit v2 is a pocket-sized programmable computer designed for creative digital projects and coding education. Powered by a 64MHz ARM Cortex-M4 processor with FPU, 512KB flash, and 128KB RAM, it packs an impressive array of sensors and outputs into a board half the size of a credit card.
Program it using MakeCode (block/JavaScript), Python, or Scratch, and send code wirelessly via the micro:bit mobile app over Bluetooth 5.0. The v2 adds a built-in speaker, MEMS microphone, and capacitive touch logo to the feature set.
Key Features
- ARM Cortex-M4 Processor – 64MHz with FPU, 512KB flash, 128KB RAM
- 5×5 LED Matrix – Display text, numbers, images; also functions as a light sensor
- Built-in Speaker – Play sounds and music directly from the board
- MEMS Microphone – Detect and respond to sound, with LED indicator
- Touch-Sensitive Logo – Capacitive touch input on the front
- Two Programmable Buttons – Tactile buttons A and B
- Accelerometer & Compass – Motion detection and heading
- Temperature Sensor – Built into the processor
- Bluetooth 5.0 (BLE) – Wireless code upload and device interaction
- Edge Connector – 25 gold-tabbed pins with 5 ring connectors (3 I/O, 2 power) for alligator clips
- Micro-USB & JST Power – Dual power input options
Ideal For
- Coding education in schools and at home
- STEM projects and creative computing
- Building robots, musical instruments, and interactive devices
- Learning block-based, JavaScript, and Python programming
Package Contents
- 1× BBC micro:bit v2 board
Jargon buster
Plain-language definitions for the technical terms used above.
- ARM Cortex-M4
- A 32-bit processor core commonly used inside microcontrollers for running embedded programs. It matters because it gives the micro:bit enough processing power for sensors, Bluetooth, sound, and classroom coding projects.
- 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.
- FPU
- A floating-point unit is hardware inside a processor that speeds up calculations with decimal numbers. This helps when projects use maths-heavy tasks such as motion sensing, filtering sensor readings, or audio processing.
- 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.
- Motion detection
- A camera feature that checks the image for changes that suggest something has moved. It matters because your project can use movement as a trigger instead of constantly saving or processing every frame.
- 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.
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