Getting Started with micro:bit
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The micro:bit v2 Club Kit is the perfect starting point for STEM clubs, coding camps, and classrooms. This kit contains ten complete micro:bit v2 Go Bundles, providing everything a group needs to get hooked up, powered, and programming in seconds. It is the quickest and most economical way to outfit a class, allowing you to focus on teaching rather than hunting for spare cables.
What’s in the Kit?
This 10-pack of Go Bundles includes everything needed for ten students to work individually or twenty students to work in pairs:
- 10x BBC micro:bit v2 Boards: The powerful pocket-sized computer at the heart of your projects.
- 10x micro-B USB Cable: Connects the boards to a computer for programming and power.
- 10x AAA Battery Holder: Allows students to unplug and take their creations on the go.
- 20x AAA Batteries: The size and quantity needed to power up a micro:bit right out of the box.
- 10x Quick Start Guide: Features unique ideas to help students launch their first project.
Advanced Hardware for Education
The v2 board is a significant upgrade from the previous micro:bit version, retaining the intuitive interface students love while adding powerful new onboard components. This enhanced design packs the potential to grow with your students, ensuring your classroom has the tools to build even more complex and interactive projects:
- Interactive Inputs: Features two programmable tactile buttons and a touch-sensitive logo for controlling games and media.
- Sound & Speech: Now equipped with a built-in MEMS microphone (with a sound-input LED indicator) and a speaker, enabling student projects to sense sound and talk back without external attachments.
- Visual Display: A 5x5 array of 25 red LEDs allows users to flash messages and display numbers, and it also acts as a light sensor.
- Motion & Direction: Built-in accelerometer and compass enable the board to detect motion and indicate your heading.
Wireless Freedom
With Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE 5.0), students can seamlessly interact with other devices and the Internet. Intuitive micro:bit mobile apps let users wirelessly send code to their board via Bluetooth, eliminating the need for a USB cable during programming and making it easier to share projects in a busy classroom.
Maker-Friendly Design
Under the hood, the micro:bit v2 runs on a fast 64 MHz ARM Cortex-M4 microcontroller (512KB Flash, 128KB RAM) with a built-in temperature sensor. Connection is easier than ever; the bottom edge features 25 gold-tabbed pins and five ring connectors (Power, Ground, and I/O). The large tabs are now notched, making it incredibly easy to secure alligator clips for quick prototyping without frustration.
