K2B-1382 - BBC MICRO:BIT V2 GO KIT PLUS

The BBC micro:bit v2 is a mini computer that has been designed to make coding fun and easy to learn. The micro:bit Go is a bundle containing all the essentials to get powered up and ready to program as well as the micro:bit v2 board. A perfect choice to get started with the micro:bit.

If you are looking to start programming or would like an exciting device to get young people interested in coding then the BBC micro:bit v2 is perfect for you! The micro:bit Go box contains the micro:bit computer as well as a USB cable to connect to a PC and a AA battery holder with AA batteries so you can start creating straight away. 

Created by the BBC working in partnership with other brands the micro:bit is a small programmable computer that has been designed to inspire children and young people to learn about programming and electronics in a practical and fun way.  

Measuring just 4cm x 5cm this single board computer has an impressive ARM Cortex m4 processor and 512KB of flash making it a capable little device. The micro:bit comes in 4 colours and has various individually programmable inputs and outputs including a 5×5 LED matrix display buttons speakers and microphone. The micro:bit also features a temperature sensor accelerometer touch sensitive logo and a built in sleep/off mode. It is compatible with lots of free online code editors designed for different knowledge levels across a number of different programming languages so you can find something to suit how you want to learn or teach. There are endless amounts of free projects lesson plans and activities to try so there is every reason to start your micro:bit journey today. 

• 1 x micro:bit v2 board available in 4 colours red yellow green & blue (please note we cannot select the colour of the micro:bit you will receive)
• 1 x quick start guide
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• 25 LED matrix on the board where you can scroll messages or display numbers
• Accelerometer to detect movement or tilting
• Compass
• Bluetooth connection to interact with the internet or other devices
• 2 user input buttons
• Micro USB connection to use with PC for programming
• Port for a battery pack
• ARM CortexM4 CPU
• Builtin speaker and microphone
• 20 pin edge connector along the bottom of the board

The BBC micro:bit launched in 2016 and has been a huge success globally completely transforming the way children learnt about computing digitally. All of the features everyone loves about the micro:bit have stayed whilst some new ones have been added. To note the micro:bit v2 board is backwards compatible with other micro:bit boards ecosystems and accessories. So you dont have to worry about replacing any equipment you have.

We have highlighted some of the key differences between the board versions below:

• New built inbuilt speaker & microphone.