Micro:bit
It has a processor (made by ARM), an accelerometer (to sense movement) and a magnetometer (to sense compass direction)
It has Bluetooth and USB connectivity. The device inputs and outputs are through five ring connectors that form part of a larger 25-pin edge connector.
Vs2 of the micro:bit has a conductive logo, a speaker and a microphone.
Micro:bit Classroom
This allows you to run lessons remotely to students and families.
Micro:bit class set. AmazingICT has a class set (30 Micro:bit V2), buggies, sensors, motors and external that we can offer to schools as part of our workshops. See more details on the Workshop page.
10 Things a Micro:bit can do
- You can code it to do certain things (via a USB cable).
- It has 25 LEDs (light emitting diodes) to make patterns and shapes.
- You can code it to play a game. (e.g. chase the dot).
- You can code it to show text (a string) numbers or to make sounds.
- There are 3 buttons you can press to control the microbit.
- If you tilt it certain things can be programmed to happen.
- You can make the LEDs flash on and off.
- You can program it to react to being shaken.
- It has got a built in thermometer on the board.
- It can help us learn all about computing. You can download the code.
Learn New Things
micro:bit:foundation (great content to show your class)
Controllable fan from AmazingICT with relay from Monkmakes
Sensing with XinaBox Mini engineering
Remote control car A DIY project for schools
Micro:bit adventure at the BETT show
Our Showcase Schools
- Grange Park Primary (Telford):Case study
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- Meadows Primary (Telford): Blogposts
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