Following on from the distribution of the new BBC micro:bit pocket mini PC to all 11-12 year-old UK students, the BBC has today announced that the small micro PC is now available to pre-order directly from the Element 14 website throughout the UK.
The BBC micro:bit computer is available in a number of starter kits as well as a bulk box which is perfect for teaching establishments and provides 300 x BBC micro:bit systems in one easy to pre-order package.
If you would prefer a few less then the BBC micro:bit is available to preorder in the BBC micro:bit go and BBC micro:bit club starter kits:
BBC micro:bit go – £12.29
Get creative, get connected & get coding with the BBC micro:bit go. A complete set containing all the parts and four inspirational ideas to get started with the BBC micro:bit. Each BBC micro:bit go contains 1x BBC micro:bit, USB cable, battery holder & 2x AAA batteries along with a Quick Start Guide.
BBC micro:bit club – £112
Perfect for sharing the BBC micro:bit with friends, the BBC micro:bit club is a 10 pack containing all the pieces needed to enjoy BBC micro:bit in STEM groups, coding clubs, school classes, scouts, guides and cubs or any other social gathering (contains 10x BBC micro:bit, 10x USB cables, 10 x battery holders & 20x AAA batteries).
BBC micro:bit specifications :
– Microprocessor: 32-bit ARM® Cortex™ M0 CPU
– A 5×5 LED matrix with 25 red LEDs to light up
– Microprocessor: 32-bit ARM® Cortex™ M0 CPU
– A 5×5 LED matrix with 25 red LEDs to light up and can display animiated patterns, scrolling text and alphanumeric characters
– Two programmable buttons. Use them as a games controller, or control music on a smart phone
– On-board motion detector or 3-AXIS digital accelerometer that can detect movement e.g. shake, tilt or free-fall and use it to control motion activated games
For more information on the new BBC micro:bit pre-order packages jump over to the Element 14 website for details following the link below. If you enjoy building mini PC projects you might be interested in our comprehensive list of Raspberry Pi displays, HATS and small screens.
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