This is tiny microcontroller board with powerful ecosystem, and it is being build by the BBC.

This BBC micro:bit is a pocket-sized computer that lets you get creative with digital technology.

Each order contains just the micro:bit board. You can code, customize and control your

micro:bit from anywhere! You can use your micro:bit for all sorts of unique creations, from

robots to musical instruments and more.

At half the size of a credit card, you will be surprised at the amount of hardware each board

is equipped with, including 25 red LED lights that can flash messages. There are two

programmable buttons that can be used to control games or pause and skip songs on a playlist.

The micro:bit can even detect motion and tell you which direction you’re heading. It can also

use Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) to interact with other devices and the Internet.

Taking a closer look at the front of the board, we can see the 5x5 LED array that you can use

as a light sensor, a tiny screen to draw on, display words, numbers and other information, and

the two programmable buttons! On the back of the board you will find the brains of the

micro:bit, a 16MHz, 32-bit ARM Cortex-M0 microcontroller with 256KB Flash, 16KB RAM and

a built-in temperature sensor. Additionally, the back of the micro:bit is populated by an

accelerometer, compass and Bluetooth Smart antenna, as well as a microUSB and two-pin

JST connector for different power options. Finally, at the bottom of the board you will find

20 gold-tabbed edge pins and five ring connectors (three for digital/analog I/O, two for

power and ground) for hooking up external components. The tabs with larger holes can be

easily used with alligator clips to prototype added components quickly.

Micro:bit has even supplied an intuitive mobile app that lets you send your code to your

micro:bit over Bluetooth (without using a USB cable) and more. With this app you will be

able to interact with your micro:bit on a higher level of accessibility.

Important: The micro:bit does not include any cables or power sources. This is just the

board. We recommend picking up a micro USB cable to power your board.

Features:

32-bit ARM Cortex-M0 CPU

256KB Flash

16KB RAM

5x5 LED Matrix Display (Red LEDs)

Two Programmable Buttons

Onboard Accelerometer, Compass, Light and Temperature Sensors

Wireless Communication, via Bluetooth BLE and 2.4GHz Radio

3 x I/O Rings - Digital/Analog

2 x Power Rings - 3V and GND

20-pin Edge Connector

Micro USB Type-B Connector

JST-PH Battery Connector (Not JST-XH)

Reset Button with Status LED

Documents:

Getting Started Guide (Official)

About micro:bit

micro:bit Hardware

micro:bit Apps

Packing List:

1 x BBC micro:bit Board