BBC micro: bit V2.2 Go - Starter Kit

Description

The BBC's micro: bit v2.2 is a mini computer designed to make coding fun and easy to learn. Micro: bit Go is a package containing everything you need to Get up and be ready for programming, as well as the micro: bit v2.2 card. A perfect choice for Get Started with the micro: bit.

If you want to start programming or want an exciting device for Get Young People interested in programming - then the BBC micro: bit v2.2 is perfect for you! The Micro: bit Go box contains the micro: bit computer, as well as a USB cable for connecting to a PC and an AAA battery holder with AAA batteries, so you can start creating right away.

Created by the BBC in collaboration with other brands, the micro: bit is a small, programmable computer designed to inspire children and young people to learn about programming and electronics in a practical and fun way.

Measuring only 4cm x 5cm, this single board computer is equipped with an impressive ARM Cortex m4 processor and 512KB of flash memory, making it a capable small device. The micro: bit model is supplied in 4 colors and features various individually programmable inputs and outputs, including a 5 × 5 Matrix LED display, buttons, speakers and microphone. The micro: bit model also features a temperature sensor, accelerometer, touch-sensitive logo, and a built-in sleep / off mode.

It is compatible with many free online code editors designed for different levels of proficiency in different programming languages, so you can find something that fits how you want to learn or teach. There are endless amounts of free projects, lesson plans, and activities to try, so there's every reason to start your micro: bit journey today.

Content

1 x micro: bit v2.2 card - available in 4 colors red, yellow, green and blue (please note that we cannot select the color of the micro: bit you will receive)

1 x Quick Guide

1x micro USB cable

1x battery holder

2x AAA batteries

 

main of the micro: bit

25 Matrix LED on the board where you can scroll through messages or numbers displayed

Accelerometer to detect motion or tilt

Compass

Bluetooth connection to interact with the Internet or other devices

2 user input buttons

Micro USB connection to be used with the PC for programming

Door for a battery

ARM CORTEX-M4 CPU

Integrated speaker and microphone

20-pin edge connector along the bottom of the board

What are the new features of the micro: bit V2.2 model?

The BBC micro: bit was launched in 2016 and was a huge success globally, completely transforming the way children learned to use computers digitally. All the features that everyone loves about the micro: bit remained while some new ones were added. Note, the micro: bit v2.2 card is backwards compatible with other micro: bit cards, ecosystems and accessories. You no longer have to worry about replacing the equipment you have at your disposal.

We've highlighted some of the key differences between the card versions below:

New integrated speaker and microphone.

Memory has increased by 700% from 16KB to128KB RAM and from 256KB to 512KB flash, giving the device far greater capacity.

The CPU has been upgraded from a Cortex m0 at 16MHz to a Cortex m4 with a 64MHz floating point.

The gold-edged connectors feature small notches that allow for much easier prototyping with alligator clips that can't keep falling off.

The board is now capable of supplying 200mA to the accessories, Up to 90mA in the previous version of the board.

Greater input capability can be achieved with the touch sensor to accompany the two existing buttons.

Version 2 is now equipped with a power LED and can be turned off instead of having to remove the batteries.

Capable of supporting both artificial intelligence and machine learning.

To start with the micro: bit

the micro: Bit is super easy to use. Get Started doesn't require a lot of complicated peripherals: All you need is a PC or mobile device to program it on. To Get Started, you need:

Micro: bit and battery with 2 AAA batteries

A calculator, phone or tablet with internet access code editor to program your micro: bit

If you are using a computer, A USB cable to connect the micro: bit

To create and make projects with your micro: bit, some extra items that are great to have include headphones, alligator clip tips, and conductive materials such as aluminum foil and paper clips.

Once programmed, the micro: bit remains in flash memory and can be run whenever you want. So you can reprogram it when you want to try a different project, 1 program can be kept at a time.

Product information

Weight	0,2 kg
Length	12x3x6 cm
BRAND	MICROBIT