Micro:bit Go Microcontroller Learning Kit

Micro:bit Go Microcontroller Learning Kit

USD $27.69

The micro:bit is a pocket-sized codeable computer with Bluetooth, compass sensor, accelerometer sensor, and an LED array. This kit adds on a USB cable, battery holder, and batteries for your next programmable project!

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What's a Micro:bit, compared to the other Controllers?

Arduino = Community-based microcontroller (dedicated) purpose projects
Raspberry Pi =  Community-based microcomputer projects
BBC Micro:bit = Somewhere in between! It's powerful than Arduino and less "raw" than a Raspberry Pi, making this an excellent, tidy way to get into learning embedded computing!
The BBC (yep, that BBC, David Attenborough, Monty Python, Mr. Bean...) worked with a non-profit joint-venture to create a tool to drive the BBC's "Make it Digital" initiative to inspire next-generation digital innovators. BOY was it successful! The unit itself is a little bigger than a credit-card, with  impressive features built-in like:
  • Powerful 8MHz ARM Cortex-M0+ controller
  • Tilt (accelerometer) sensor
  • Magnetometer (compass heading) sensor
  • Bluetooth (can communicate with other units & BLE devices)
  • 2 Input buttons
  • 5x5 LED matrix display

It's programmable with a drag & drop interface (Scratch and Microsoft MakeCode) or Python, and has excellent project lesson plans & experiments for ages 7-14. If you're looking for a solid and useful, well-designed educational gift, this is it!

Specifications:

  • 32bit ARM cortex-M0 CPU microprocessor
  • Users can create anything from games and animations to scrolling stories at school and home
  • Two programmable buttons for games controller or control music on a smart phone
  • On-board motion detector or 3-axis digital accelerometer that can detect movement
  • 20 pin edge connector (connects to devices such as Raspberry Pi, Arduino, Galileo and Kano)
  • Micro-USB controller (controlled by a separate processor, presents to computer as a memory stick)
  • Five ring IO including power (PWR), ground (GRD) and 3 x I
  • System LED x 1 yellow, system push button switch x 1, system push button switch x 1

This kit includes a BBC micro:bit, USB cable, Battery holder, 2x AAA batteries, and a quick start guide.

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Weight 0.056 kg
Dimensions 10 × 7 × 2.5 cm
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Warning: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Please visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov for more information. This item was manufactured prior to August 31, 2018.