BBC Micro:bit

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Overview

The BBC micro:bit is an open development board that allows you to run code on it and have access to all of the hardware.
You can use your BBC micro:bit for all sorts of cool creations, from robots to musical instruments – the possibilities are endless.
This little device has an awful lot of features, like 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.
Your BBC micro:bit can detect motion and tell you which direction you’re heading in, and it can use a low energy Bluetooth connection to interact with other devices and the Internet.

Software

The BBC micro:bit can be programmed in JavaScript, Python and Microsoft Block Editor + Touch Develop.

Features

Nordic nRF5182216 MHz 32-bit ARM Cortex-M0 micro controller
Bluetooth 4.0 low energy/2.4GHz RF SoC
16kB RAM, 256kB Flash
Freescale KL26Z – 48 MHz ARM Cortex-M0+ MCU
Compass – Freescale MAG3110 3-axis magnetometer, I2C interface
Accelerometer – Freescale MMA8652 3-axis accelerometer, I2C interface
Power connector – 3V power supply
Reset button – reset the system
Micro USB connector – for connecting PC, download code, serial communication, etc.
5x5 LED display – 5x5 LED grid
Button A/B – programmable buttons
I/O connection pins – 5
I/O rings and 20-pin edge connector, including SPI, UART, I2C, Analog, PWM, etc.

Note

The BBC micro:bit requires a USB cable for programming purposes, and a battery holder & 2x AAA batteries to power the micro:bit if not connected to your computer.

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