micro:bit
E745381
The micro:bit is a small, programmable microcontroller board designed primarily for education, enabling beginners—especially schoolchildren—to learn coding and electronics through simple, interactive projects.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| micro:bit canonical | 1 |
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| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
educational hardware platform
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microcontroller board ⓘ open-source hardware ⓘ |
| communicationInterface |
Bluetooth Low Energy
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USB NERFINISHED ⓘ edge connector GPIO ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | United Kingdom ⓘ |
| designedFor |
classroom use
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hands-on projects ⓘ |
| developer |
BBC
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Micro:bit Educational Foundation NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| enables |
interactive projects
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learning basic electronics ⓘ learning basic programming concepts ⓘ |
| feature |
battery-powered operation
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built-in compass ⓘ built-in motion sensing ⓘ drag-and-drop programming support ⓘ onboard 5x5 LED matrix ⓘ two programmable buttons ⓘ |
| hasComponent |
Bluetooth Low Energy module
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GPIO pins ⓘ LED matrix display ⓘ USB connector ⓘ accelerometer ⓘ buttons ⓘ light sensor ⓘ magnetometer ⓘ microcontroller ⓘ power connector ⓘ reset button ⓘ temperature sensor ⓘ |
| hasVersion |
micro:bit v1
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micro:bit v2 NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| introducedBy | BBC Make It Digital initiative NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| license | open hardware design ⓘ |
| primaryUse |
STEM education
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computing education ⓘ |
| programmingLanguageSupported |
C++
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JavaScript (via MakeCode) NERFINISHED ⓘ MicroPython NERFINISHED ⓘ Microsoft MakeCode NERFINISHED ⓘ Python NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| supportsProgrammingEnvironment |
online block-based editor
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text-based code editor ⓘ |
| targetAudience |
beginners in programming
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schoolchildren ⓘ |
| typicalUseCase |
after-school coding clubs
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introductory electronics projects ⓘ school coding lessons ⓘ |
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