The micro:bit is a pocket sized computer that has been designed to make coding fun and easy to learn. The micro:bit is completely programmable so you are able to create endless fun from making games and music to programming and controlling robots. Don’t let it’s small size fool you, even though the micro:bit measures in at only 4cm x 5cm, this tiny computer has an powerful ARM Cortex m4 processor and 512KB of flash to store your programmes on. The latest version of micro:bit V2.2 is backwards compatible with previous version of the micro:bit as well as software and equipment. As well as more memory and a CPU upgrade, it also has a higher power output of 200mA to accessories. The edge connectors also have small indentation to stop clips slipping off.

The micro:bit V2.2 is available in 4 colours and has various individually programmable inputs and outputs including a 5x5 LED matrix display, user control buttons, speakers Bluetooth connectivity and newly added speaker and microphone. The micro:bit V2.2 also features a temperature sensor, accelerometer, touch sensitive logo, and a built in sleep/off mode.

Features of the micro:bit V2.2

25 LED display
Accelerometer
Compass
Bluetooth
2 user input buttons
Micro USB port
Port for a battery pack
ARM Cortex-M4 CPU
Built-in speaker and microphone
20 pin edge connector along the bottom of the board