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To create a light-sensitive alarm with a micro:bit, you’ll typically need a way to read light level (built-in on micro:bit via the LED matrix, or an external LDR/photocell) and a way to output an alarm sound (built-in speaker on micro:bit v2, or an external buzzer/speaker).
Best all-in-one kits (easiest)
- Kitronik Inventor's Kit for the BBC micro:bit ($52.05) — includes an LDR (light sensor) plus components for building sensor-triggered projects.
- Kitronik Alarm Clock Kit with ZIP Halo HD for micro:bit ($88.85) — designed around alarm-style projects and explores light and sound.
- Micro:bit Explorer's Kit ($101.95) or Micro:bit Explorer's Kit without Micro:bit v2 ($79.35) — broader kits with lots of guided tutorials for sensors + outputs.
Light sensor add-on (if you want an external photocell)
- Octopus Analog Photocell Brick OBPhotocell ($2.40) — a simple analog LDR light sensor module you can use to trigger the alarm at a chosen brightness threshold.
Sound/alarm output (if you need louder sound than the on-board speaker)
- Kitronik MI:power Board V2 for BBC micro:bit ($17.20) — adds portable power and a built-in buzzer for alarm beeps.
- Micro:bit Expansion Board Adapter ($12.15) — a breakout-style adapter with a mini buzzer, handy for simple alarm builds.
- Electronics Starter Kit for Micro:bit ($61.70) — a general-purpose kit for wiring components to your micro:bit (useful if you’re assembling the alarm from parts rather than a single kit).
Do you have a micro:bit **v2** (with built-in speaker) or an older micro:bit (v1.x)?
Do you want to use the micro:bit’s **built-in light sensing** (simpler) or an **external LDR/photocell** (more flexible placement)?
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Micro:bit Explorer's Kit
Note: This is the new version of our Micro:Bit 24 Bit kit and has been updated for the new Micro:Bit V2! The Little Bird Micro:bit Explorer's Kit includes more than 24 tutorials that teach you both how to use the micro:bit with various sensors and electronics with real-world applications. Acces...
Glowing House Set - BARE Conductive
IntroductionBare Paint is the first non-toxic electrically conductive paint available to consumers today! This unique child-friendly material is designed for people of all ages to explore and learn about electronics with an inclusive, easy-to-use material.Bare's House Kit contains all the compone...
Micro:bit Explorer's Kit without Micro:bit v2
The Little Bird Micro:bit Explorer's Kit includes more than 24 tutorials that teach you both how to use the micro:bit with various sensors and electronics with real-world applications. Access to the tutorials are available on our website for free, forever! There is a speaker and microphone,...
