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Note: This product has been updated and replaced by one featuring the new micro:bit V2, available here.
BBC micro:bit Starter Pack. The Starter Pack consists of a BBC micro:bit, a 1M anti tangle USB Cable, a Battery Cage and 2 x AAA Batteries. It contains everything you need to connect your BBC micro:bit to your computer and also enables you to power your BBC micro:bit once you disconnect it from the USB. Your BBC micro:bit will come in one of 4 colour schemes, unfortunately it is not possible to specify which colour you will receive.
The BBC micro:bit is a powerful handheld, fully programmable, computer designed by the BBC and a number of partners to encourage children to get actively involved in writing software and building new things that will be controlled by it. Write your code using one of the easy to use editors provided on the BBC micro:bit website, connect your BBC micro:bit to your computer via USB press the compile button in the editor and then drop the downloaded file directly onto your BBC micro:bit. There is also an app for Android devices.
Wirelessly connect and interact with the world around you. Use Bluetooth Low Energy to connect to mobile phones and tablets, take a selfie or drive the music in your playlists.
The BBC micro:bit is the spiritual successor of the BBC Micro of the 1980s, which itself introduced a generation of children to computing. The BBC micro:bit carries on this 30 year tradition and does it 18 times faster and is 70 times smaller than its predecessor.
Based around a 32 bit ARM Cortex-M0 processor, the BBC micro:bit also features on board accelerometer and compass sensors, Bluetooth Low Energy and USB connectivity, a display consisting of 25 LEDs, two programmable buttons and it can be powered by either USB or an external battery pack. The device inputs and outputs are through five ring connectors that are part of the 21-pin edge connector.
Features:
- USB and Bluetooth Low energy connectivity.
- Compass and Accelerometer.
- 2 x user assignable buttons.
- A 25 LED display.
- 21 pin edge connector.
Contents:
- 1 x BBC micro:bit.
- 1 x 1M Anti Tangle USB Cable.
- 1 x Battery Cage.
- 2 x AAA Batteries.
Dimensions:
- PCB Length: 52mm.
- PCB Width: 42mm.
- PCB Height: 11.7mm.
Video:
Requires:
- Computer with Internet access.
Note:
Due to Country specific trademark restrictions there may be some Countries that we are unable to ship the BBC micro:bit to. In the unlikely event that this occurs we will fully refund your purchase.Same Day Dispatch
- Orders placed online before 3:00pm Monday - Friday (excluding public holidays and our Christmas shutdown period) are always dispatched the same day provided the goods are in stock. If the goods are not in stock we will endeavour to contact you as soon as possible to discuss a dispatch date.
UK Deliveries
- If you live on the UK mainland and don't have any large materials or lithium batteries in your order it will cost £3.95 (£4.74 including VAT) if you spend less than £40 (£48 including VAT).
- If you spend between £40 and £200 (£48 - £240.00 including VAT, excluding large materials or lithium batteries) delivery is free to most locations, £12 (£14.40 including VAT, excluding large materials or lithium batteries) to Northern Ireland and £15 (£18.00 including VAT, excluding large materials or lithium batteries) to UK remote locations. For a list of postcodes that will be charged the remote location rate: remote area list.
- If you spend over £200 (£240.00 including VAT, excluding large materials or lithium batteries) delivery is free within the UK.
Rest of the world
- These orders are sent via UPS, and the cost is dependant on the service you choose at checkout. Alternatively you can choose the free collection option and have your own courier collect it from us. International orders can only be shipped to the registered card address. Please note: International orders may be charged import duty dependant on local import laws and duty rates. These charges are usually billed to you directly from UPS.
- Delivery times vary for international orders depending on the service selected and the destination. You can see the delivery time and cost at the shipping stage, or by using the shipping estimator from within the shipping basket.
Collection
- If you would like to collect your order, or use your own courier then there is an option you can select during checkout. We do not charge a packaging or handling fee for this service, and you will receive an email when your order has been processed, you can collect half an hour after receipt of this email.
Further Information
- For information about all of the delivery options we offer see full delivery details.
A wide range of BBC micro:bit resources, what it is, the editors and using the micro:bit
A wide range of BBC micro:bit resources, what it is, the editors and using the micro:bit
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In this tutorial, we are going to highlight how easy it is to use the BBC micro:bit as an Instrument Tuner. We will focus on making a...
This Kitronik University MakeCode Editor Resource is a part of the BBC micro:bit partnership and is a basic guide for getting started with Microsoft MakeCode Editor. Getting Started with Microsoft MakeCode Editor for...
This Kitronik University MakeCode Editor Resource is a part of the BBC micro:bit partnership and is a basic guide for getting started with Microsoft MakeCode Editor. Getting Started...
In this quick tutorial, we are going to cover how to trim a continuous rotation servo with code. We will be writing our code in Microsoft's MakeCode Editor for the BBC...
In this quick tutorial, we are going to cover how to trim a continuous rotation servo with code. We will be writing our code in Microsoft's...
For day ten of our 12 Makes of Christmas we made MI:power microbit Christmas Baubles. Follow our step by step guide and build your own out of laser cut parts. As always we've included...
For day ten of our 12 Makes of Christmas we made MI:power microbit Christmas Baubles. Follow our step by step guide and build your own out of laser cut...
For day twelve of our 12 Makes of Christmas we made Servo & microbit controlled Christmas Bells. Follow our step by step guide and build your own out of laser cut parts. We've included...
For day twelve of our 12 Makes of Christmas we made Servo & microbit controlled Christmas Bells. Follow our step by step guide and build your own out of...
We are very pleased to introduce the Kitronik Parent's Complete Guide To The BBC micro:bit. We've created this free resource to help parent's get actively involved in helping their children learn...
We are very pleased to introduce the Kitronik Parent's Complete Guide To The BBC micro:bit. We've created this free resource to help parent's get actively involved...
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This Kitronik University resource is part of the BBC micro:bit partnership and is an in depth tutorial. We demonstrate how to make countdown rocket pencil case with the BBC micro:bit...
This Kitronik University resource is part of the BBC micro:bit partnership and is an in depth tutorial. We demonstrate how to make countdown rocket pencil...
This Kitronik University resource is part of the BBC micro:bit partnership and is an in depth tutorial into making an emoji bag with the the BBC micro:bit and Kitronik free...
This Kitronik University resource is part of the BBC micro:bit partnership and is an in depth tutorial into making an emoji bag with the the...
This Kitronik University Resource is a part of the BBC microbit partnership and is a guide to getting a program onto the BBC microbit. This resource is specifically for the...
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Q:
Can I use this with a chrome book?
A:
Hi Neil,
In theory you can but you cannot connect it with a USB lead you would need to try and flash it across via blue tooth.
Best Regards
Cullen
In theory you can but you cannot connect it with a USB lead you would need to try and flash it across via blue tooth.
Best Regards
Cullen
Answered by: Cullen Lewis
17-Mar-20
Q:
Please if we need to order 14 of BBC microbit starter kit ( above item ) 12.49 GBP per one can I know their weight to decide if some one can bring them with him or not. thanks
Manal
Manal
Asked by: Manal Sadek
A:
Good Afternoon,
Thank you for your question, each kit weighs 97g.
Best Regards
Cullen
Thank you for your question, each kit weighs 97g.
Best Regards
Cullen
Answered by: Cullen Lewis
11-Jul-19
Q:
Hi
Does this require a pc to work or can it be hooked up to a Mac?
Thanks
Does this require a pc to work or can it be hooked up to a Mac?
Thanks
Asked by: Michelle
A:
Hi Michelle,
Thank you for your question, you would plug the micro:bit into a computer to download the code onto it but so long as you power it from a different source it does need to remain connected to the PC. You can connect to either a MAC or a windows machine.
Best Regards
Cullen
Thank you for your question, you would plug the micro:bit into a computer to download the code onto it but so long as you power it from a different source it does need to remain connected to the PC. You can connect to either a MAC or a windows machine.
Best Regards
Cullen
Answered by: Cullen Lewis
05-Mar-19
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