BBC micro:bit Codable Computer V2 and Go Bundle

<P>The <B>BBC micro:bit</B> is a pocket-sized computer that introduces you to how software and hardware work together. It has many features that let it interact with you and your world.</P><P>The original <B>BBC micro:bit</B> has been a great success, helping to educate students in the joys of coding and embedded computing. Now there is a <B>NEW BBC micro:bit</B> with the same great features but <B>now with speaker and microphone</B>. The new computer adds even more opportunities for learning, exploration and creativity in the classroom.</P><P>This latest micro:bit will fit right in to your existing lessons and materials; all the existing MakeCode blocks and MicroPython code will work in the same way as they do on the original micro:bit. The previous micro:bit will also continue to work just as it did before.</P><P>With the built-in speaker, microphone and touch sensor on the new micro:bit, there are even more exciting things you can add to your projects:<BR><BR>Clap hearts - Clap your hands to make the heart beat using the sound sensor<BR>Bumblebee - Fly your bumblebee to see how motion affects the frequency, tempo and volume of its sound<BR>Hold the note - Keep singing to make all the LEDs light up<BR>Mimic - Talk to your micro:bit and listen to it mimic the rhythm of your speech</P><P><B>Software development and compatibility</B><BR>Online editors are designed to be really easy to use to program the micro:bit and this will continue for the new features of sound sensing, sound-making and touch.<BR>The latest micro:bit will fit right in to your existing lessons and materials; all the existing MakeCode blocks and MicroPython code will work in the same way as they do on the original micro:bit. The previous micro:bit will also continue to work just as it did before.</P>
  • Built-in speaker, microphone and touch sensor
  • Sense and react to sound
  • Capacitive touch sensor (a bit like your phone!)
  • Power saving mode
  • More computing power
  • Also available in a money-saving bundle, complete with USB cable, battery box & batteries

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