BBC micro:bit 10 Year Anniversary Edition - Go Pack

Everything you need to start coding, creating and inventing with the BBC micro:bit.

Celebrate a decade of digital creativity with the BBC micro:bit 10 Year Anniversary Edition Go Pack. Combining the complete beginner-friendly Go Pack with a specially coloured anniversary edition micro:bit and exclusive commemorative packaging, this special release honours ten years of inspiring young people to create with technology.

Perfect for classrooms, coding clubs, makers, and curious beginners, the micro:bit makes it easy to learn programming, electronics, and physical computing through hands-on projects. Whether you’re creating games, building robots, designing wearable technology, or experimenting with sensors, the micro:bit helps turn ideas into reality.

Over the last ten years, the BBC micro:bit has inspired millions of young people worldwide to move beyond simply using technology and start creating with it. This special edition celebrates that journey while providing the same powerful features that have made the micro:bit a favourite with teachers, students, makers, and hobbyists alike.

The micro:bit includes a 5×5 LED display, programmable buttons, motion sensing, compass, temperature sensing, sound capabilities, radio communication, Bluetooth connectivity, and expansion connections for adding accessories and external electronics. It can be programmed using beginner-friendly block coding or text-based languages such as Python, making it suitable for learners of all ages and abilities.

The Go Pack contains everything needed to get started straight out of the box. Simply connect the micro:bit to a computer using the included USB cable, create your first program using the free online coding editor, and power your creations anywhere using the supplied battery pack. It’s an ideal introduction to coding, STEM education, physical computing, and creative technology projects.

Features

• Celebrate 10 years of BBC micro:bit innovation with this special anniversary edition, marking a decade of inspiring young people to create with technology.
• Start creating straight away with a complete pack that includes the BBC micro:bit, battery pack, batteries, USB cable and quick-start guide.
• Ideal for classroom and home learning, offering an accessible and engaging introduction to coding, physical computing and digital making.
• Bring ideas to life through hands-on projects, from games and wearables to robots, sensors and interactive inventions.
• Explore real-world technology concepts using built-in sensors, inputs and programmable features that support problem-solving and creative thinking.
• Supports learners of all abilities, giving beginners an easy starting point while offering plenty of scope for more advanced projects.
• Teach with confidence thanks to a wealth of freely available teaching resources, project guides and classroom activities.
• Develop essential STEM and computing skills while encouraging creativity, experimentation and computational thinking.

Contents:

• 1 x BBC micro:bit 10 Year Anniversary Edition
• 1 x micro USB Cable
• 1 x Battery Holder
• 2 x AA Batteries
• 1 x Quick Start Guide

Requires:

• Computer with Internet access.
• micro:bit MakeCode Block Editor
• Optional:
  • micro:bit MakeCode Python Editor
  • micro:bit Accessories
  • Crocodile Clips
  • Conductive Thread
  • Kitronik Mai-Z the MouseBot for BBC micro:bit

Resources:

• The micro:bit User Guide for Absolute Beginners
• The Primary Teachers Complete Guide to the micro:bit
• Celebrating 10 Years of the BBC micro:bit: A Decade of Digital Creativity