BBC Micro:Bit v2.2 - KIT GO

Reference : PCO07032

€19.90

Tax included

BBC Micro:bit v2.2 is a brand new, super-charged version of the popular pocket-sized codeable computer, brought bang up to date with a microphone, speaker and upgraded processing capabilities.

With over four times the processing power and eight times as much RAM as the original micro:bit this new model opens up a world of new possibilities! We're especially excited about how well MicroPython will run on the new model where previously the limited RAM was a struggle.

V2 and V2.2 present same features and perfomance, v2.2 just update some regular PCB components due IC's worlwile shortage.

Package Included: 1x BBC micro:bit V2.2, 1x microB USB Cable for programming, 1x Battery Holder with on/off button, 2x AAA Batteries, 1x Quick start guide

Description

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*Disclaimer: The images are merely illustrative.

Unlock your potential and get creative with code, electronics, science, and engineering, with the BBC micro:bit Starter Pack anything is possible!

This micro:bit V2 starter kit contains everything you need to get going with micro:bit straight away. It consists of a BBC micro:bit V2, a 10cm USB Cable, a Battery Cage and 2 x AAA Batteries. The USB cable allows you to connect your micro:bit to a computer. The battery pack and batteries enable you to power your BBC micro:bit once you disconnect it from the USB.

The starter pack is supplied in an organic bag that was designed for this purpose, features drawstrings, and can be used as permanent storage for the starter pack. It keeps your starter pack together and can be reused over and over again.

The new micro:bit V2 is the latest revision of everyone’s favourite powerful palm-sized, and fully programmable computer. Conceived by the BBC to encourage children to get actively involved in writing software and building new things that will be controlled by it. V2 is the same size, shape, and it works in the same way as the original micro:bit. So, if you have used the original then this will be instantly familiar to you. Write your code using one of the easy to use editors provided on the micro:bit website, connect your BBC microbit to your computer via USB, press the download button in the editor, and then downloaded the file to the micro:bit.

The BBC micro:bit is the spiritual successor of the BBC Micro of the 1980s, which itself introduced a generation of children to computing. The BBC micro:bit carries on this decades 30-year tradition and does it 18 times faster and it's also 70 times smaller than its predecessor.

Features:

The starter kit contains everything you need to get started with micro:bit.
This starter kit is supplied in an organic re-usable bag.
USB, Radio, serial, and Bluetooth Low energy connectivity.
A Compass and Accelerometer.
2 x user-assignable buttons.
A fully programmable 25 LED display.
25 pin notched edge connector.
Onboard speaker.
MEMs Microphone with LED indicator.
Touch-sensitive logo.
Light level sensing.
Temperature sensing.
Built-in sleep/off mode allowing the board to be powered-down with batteries connected.
A discrete regulator that can supply up to 200mA of current to external accessories.
Power status LED and USB data transfer LED.
Code it with MakeCode; Blocks, Javascript, or Python.

What’s in the box

1x BBC micro:bit V2 board – available in 4 colours red, yellow, green & blue (please note you cannot select the colour of the micro:bit you will receive)
1x micro USB Cable (30cm)
1x battery pack
2x AAA Batteries
1x quick start user guide, safety leaflet, cardboard battery pack holder and sticker