BBC micro:bit is a BBC initiative to get kids coding. A royalty from the sale of this BBC micro:bit merchandise helps promote digital creativity amongst young people.

The BBC micro:bit is a pocket-sized computer that you can code, customize and control to bring your digital ideas, games and apps to life.

Starter Kit Contents:

• micro:bit
• MicroUSB cable
• Battery Holder

Engineer/Maker description:

Micro:bit features:

• Multiple sensors
• Programmed via software via USB
• Multiple platform support Windows, iOS, tablet, mobile
• Open Source hardware (OSHW)

Top Side

• 3 Digital/Analogue input/output rings
• Power port ring
• Ground ring
• 25 individually programmable LEDs
• 2 programmable buttons

Bottom Side

• 32-bit ARM Cortex M0+ CPU
• Bluetooth Smart Antenna
• Accelerometer and compass
• MicroUSB
• 20-pin edge connector
• Battery connector

Child Friendly application/descriptions:

• Detects motion and direction - Shake the BBC micro:bit to play the classic Paper, scissors, stone game. Navigate around your local park with the onboard compass.
• Control games using the 2 buttons
• Flash messages or animations across the 25 programmable lights
• Connect the BBC micro:bit to your phone using Bluetooth wireless technology to take selfies without touching your phone
• Add a speaker to one of three connecting rings to play sounds or music.

*Please Note - You will be sent random colours of BBC micro:bit, you will not be able to order items based on their colour*