The BBC micro:bit is a single board computer originally designed for school use only. Due to the great demand, the computer is now also available on the free market. The mini computer with a size of 4 x 5 cm is aimed at beginners as well as experienced hobbyists alike.
The board is already equipped with a 5x5 LED matrix for output as well as a magnetometer and a 3-axis acceleration sensor. It also has Bluetooth®, two programmable buttons and 20 input/output pins.
This means that you can start with the first projects without having to buy electronics. The micro:bit website provides support in the form of tutorials and exercises.
Beginners and professionals will enjoy the BBC micro:bit. There are four programming interfaces available for the modeling computer: Code Kingdoms JavaScript, Microsoft Blocks, Microsoft Touch Develop and MicroPython. This allows you to program graphically or by means of a text editor. In addition to programming on the PC via USB connection, programming via smartphone or tablet is also practical.
Operation via micro USB socket on PC or portable via 2 micro batteries · 5x5 LED matrix for displaying flashing texts, alphanumeric characters and patterns · Two programmable keys for use as game controller, Control of music on your own smartphone and much more · On-board motion detector and digital acceleration sensor for detecting movements such as shaking, tilting or free fall · Built-in compass for capturing your movements · Integrated 3D magnetometer for detecting certain metals and magnets · Bluetooth® technology: Connect your micro:bit with other micro:bits, Smartphones, tablets, cameras or other Bluetooth-enabled devices · five inputs and outputs (2 for power supply, 3 for free) for controlling motors, robots, etc. · via a 20-pin edge connector, the micro:bit can be connected to other devices such as the Raspberry® Pi, Arduino™, Galileo and Kano can be connected via a standard plug · by a separately controlled micro-USB controller the miniature PC is displayed as a common memory stick on your desktop PC · Yellow system LED · System pressure switch.
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