The BBC micro:bit v2 is a mini computer that has been designed to make coding fun and easy to learn. The micro:bit Go is a bundle containing all the essentials to get powered up and ready to program, as well as the micro:bit v2 board. A perfect choice to get started with the micro:bit.
If you are looking to start programming or would like an exciting device to get young people interested in coding – then the BBC micro:bit v2 is perfect for you! The micro:bit Go box contains the micro:bit computer as well as a USB cable to connect to a PC and a AA battery holder with AA batteries so you can start creating straight away.
Created by the BBC working in partnership with other brands, the micro:bit is a small, programmable computer that has been designed to inspire children and young people to learn about programming and electronics in a practical and fun way.
Measuring just 4cm x 5cm, this single board computer has an
impressive ARM Cortex m4 processor and 512KB of flash, making it a
capable little device. The micro:bit comes in 4 colours and has various
individually programmable inputs and outputs including a 5×5 LED matrix
display, buttons, speakers and microphone. The micro:bit also features a
temperature sensor, accelerometer, touch sensitive logo, and a built in
sleep/off mode.
It is compatible with lots of free online code
editors designed for different knowledge levels across a number of
different programming languages so you can find something to suit how
you want to learn or teach. There are endless amounts of free projects,
lesson plans and activities to try, so there is every reason to start
your micro:bit journey today.
The BBC micro:bit launched in 2016 and has been a huge success globally, completely transforming the way children learnt about computing digitally. All of the features everyone loves about the micro:bit have stayed whilst some new ones have been added. To note, the micro:bit v2 board is backwards compatible with other micro:bit boards, ecosystems and accessories. So you don’t have to worry about replacing any equipment you have.
We have highlighted some of the key differences between the board versions below:
The micro: bit is super easy to use. You don’t need lots of complicated peripherals to get started – all you need is a PC or mobile device to program it on. To get started you will need:
Once the micro:bit is programmed it will then stay in the flash memory and you can run it every time as many times as desired. Then you can re-program it when you want to try a different project, 1 program can be held at a time.