Name: BBC Micro:bit V2 (Board Only)
SKU: 424611

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Unlock your potential and get creative with code, electronics, science, and engineering, with the new BBC micro:bit anything is possible!

Description:

The new micro:bit V2 is the latest revision of everyone’s favourite powerful palm-sized, and fully programmable computer. Conceived by the BBC to encourage children to get actively involved in writing software and building new things that will be controlled by it. V2 is the same size and shape, and it works in the same way as the original micro:bit. All of the original micro:bit features are still present and are coded in the editors in exactly the same way.

For feature and technical specification differences between micro:bit V1 and the new microbit, .

On-board sensors: micro:bit V2 is in tune with its surroundings, thanks to an impressive array of onboard sensors. The micro:bit can detect movement in 3 directions, which allows you to tackle projects such as movement-triggered , turning the microbit into a , and more. It has a built-in and it can also detect changes in temperature and light level, The mic can be used to monitor sound which can be used to trigger other events or be displayed on the LED matrix.

Buttons: The micro:bit features two user-programmable buttons. Switch things on and off, use them to move or fire within games, the possibilities are endless. V2 of the microbit also sees the addition of a front-mounted touch logo, which is part sensor and part button.

Light and sound: The micro:bit V1 & V2 both feature an display. Arranged in a 5 x 5 grid, this display is fully programmable and can be used to display text, numbers, or images. Create badges, status displays and more. It also features an onboard microphone which can be used for code that reacts to sound.

Wireless: The micro:bit features two different forms of wireless communication, and Radio. In microbit V2 Bluetooth has been upgraded from Bluetooth 4.0 to 5.0. Bluetooth. Allowing the micro:bit to communicate with other Bluetooth devices, such as phones, tablets, and even PCs. The module allows the micro:bit to communicate with other nearby micro:bits via radio waves.

Edge connector: The allows the micro:bit to be plugged directly into micro:bit accessories that feature a . Allowing control of devices and components without any soldering. The micro:bit features 25 pins; 4 dedicated GPIO, PWM, i2c, SPI, power, and also, 3 ring pins for connecting croc clips/banana plugs. Notched in V2 for easier connection via; and . i2C is now a dedicated bus as opposed to V1's shared bus.

Power: You can the micro:bit in three different ways; The , the battery connector, and the 3V pad on the edge connector. In V2, we see the addition of an on/off switch and a power indicator LED. Updates in V2 also see an increase in the amount of power available for accessories, its jumped from 90mA to 200mA.

Coding: You can use for blocks, javascript, and python as you always have, to use all of the features that are common to both versions of the BBC micro:bit: Every programme that could run on a micro:bit version 1 can be re-built to run on V2. The editors will support both versions simultaneously for features common to both boards.

For information on how to convert an old HEX file into a universal HEX file, .