This product is replaced with Micro:bit v2 The starter kit includes Micro:bit USB cable Battery and Battery holder If you are looking for the just the board then check here. We also have a bulk purchase for classroom or school that can be found here. The BBC micro:bit is a pocket-sized codeable computer with motion detection, a built-in compass, LED display, and Bluetooth technology built in. It measures 4cm by 5cm, is available in a range of colours, and designed to be fun and easy to use. It can be coded with something simple in seconds – like lighting up its LEDs or displaying a pattern – with no prior knowledge of computing.It also connects to other devices, sensors, kits and objects, and is a companion to Arduino, Galileo, Kano, littleBits and Raspberry Pi, acting as a spring board to more complex learning.Each element is completely programmable via easy-to-use software on a dedicated website (www.microbit.co.uk) that can be accessed from a PC, tablet or mobile. JavaScript Blocks Editor Micro:bit's new JavaScript editor makes it easy to program your micro:bit in Blocks and JavaScript, along with great new features like peer-to-peer radio. Powered by Makecode. Python Editor Our Python editor is perfect for those who want to push their coding skills further. A selection of snippets and a range of pre-made images and music give you a helping hand with your code. Android and iOS apps The micro:bit apps let you send code to your micro:bit wirelessly using Bluetooth. No leads needed! Learn more about using Android and iOS apps Getting starter guide - here Swift playground If you have an Apple iPad, you can also explore the Swift programming language with our Swift Playgrounds interactive book. Learn more about Swift Playgrounds Scratch for Microbit You can integrate micro:bit into your Scratch projects, turning your micro:bit into a physical game controller, paintbrush, digital scoreboard or more. You’ll need a laptop or computer with Bluetooth and Scratch Link installed, then follow the links below to get started or explore our Scratch projects. How to use micro:bit with Scratch Micro:bit classroom An excellent virtual classroom environment to teach Micro:bit in classroom Micro:bit Australian curriculum mapped activities, projects for digital technology Micro:bit course for YEAR 5/6 can be found here Microbit course for YEAR 7/8 can be found here What else you can do with Micro:Bits - here
