{"product_id":"new-micro-bit-v2","title":"micro:bit v2","description":"\u003cp\u003emicro:bit v2 is a brand new, super-charged version of the popular pocket-sized codeable computer, brought bang up to date with a microphone, speaker and upgraded processing capabilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidely used in schools, libraries and code clubs, micro:bits are sturdy and easy to program\u003cstrong\u003e, \u003c\/strong\u003ewith\u003cstrong\u003e built-in Bluetooth\u003c\/strong\u003e for comms and loads of \u003cstrong\u003eonboard sensors\u003c\/strong\u003e to experiment with.  Lots of learning materials are available - check out our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/edu.pimoroni.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eedu site\u003c\/a\u003e or the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/makecode.microbit.org\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMakeCode site\u003c\/a\u003e for some ideas of what's possible!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003emicrobit: v2 has over \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003efour times the processing power and eight times as much RAM\u003c\/strong\u003e as the original micro:bit! As well the \u003cstrong\u003enew onboard speaker and microphone,\u003c\/strong\u003e  v2 also has an extra touch sensitive button and an edge connector that's redesigned to work better with crocodile clips. micro:bit v2 should be compatible with most existing micro:bit \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/micro-bit-uk\" title=\"Our collection of micro:bit addons and accessories\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/micro-bit-uk\"\u003eadd-on boards and accessories\u003c\/a\u003e (though there are a few exceptions - check the shop page of the add-on in question to be sure).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpgraded processor (nRF52833)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e64MHz Arm Cortex-M4 + FPU (over 4 times faster!)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e512KB Flash storage on board\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e128KB RAM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMEMS Microphone with LED indicator and on-board speaker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5x5 LED matrix display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTouch sensitive logo \"button\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccelerometer\/compass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight and temperature sensors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSleep\/off mode for batteries powered projects (w\/ LED indicator)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUp to 200mA of current for external accessories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBluetooth 5.0 radio allowing micro:bits to talk to each other\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNotched edge connector (easier to connect things like crocodile clips and conductive thread)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 52mm x 42mm x 11.7mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/files\/new-microbit-frontbank_1024x1024.png?v=1602566236\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow does the BBC micro:bit work?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's programmed with beginner friendly, drag and drop interface \u003ca title=\"MakeCode site for programming micro:bit\" href=\"https:\/\/makecode.microbit.org\/\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/makecode.microbit.org\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMakeCode\u003c\/a\u003e with the option to progress into MicroPython later on, opening up even more programming possibilities!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's packed with inputs, outputs, sensors and radio communication features that can be combined into and endless variety of projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInputs and outputs\u003c\/strong\u003e: An important part of any computer system. As a very small computer, the BBC micro:bit has plenty of inputs and outputs to learn about and use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLEDs\u003c\/strong\u003e: An LED, or light-emitting diode is an output device that gives off light. Your BBC micro:bit has a display of 25 LEDs for you to program.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eButtons\u003c\/strong\u003e: A very common input device. Your micro:bit has two \"clicky\" buttons and a touch sensitive button you can program, and a reset button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRadio\u003c\/strong\u003e: A way of sending and receiving messages and BBC micro:bits can use radio waves to communicate with each other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerometer\u003c\/strong\u003e: A motion sensor that measures movement. The accelerometer in your BBC micro:bit detects when you tilt it left to right, backwards and forwards and up and down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompass\u003c\/strong\u003e: An input sensor that detects magnetic fields. Your BBC micro:bit has an inbuilt compass that can detect the direction in which it is facing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight sensor\u003c\/strong\u003e: An input device that measures light levels. Your BBC micro:bit uses the LEDs to sense the levels of light and lets you program your micro:bit as a light sensor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature sensor\u003c\/strong\u003e: An input device that measures temperature. Your BBC micro:bit has a temperature sensor inside the processor which can give you an approximation of the air temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePins:\u003c\/strong\u003e On the bottom edge of your BBC micro:bit there are 25 gold strips, called pins. These pins allow you to really get creative. You can create circuits, connect external things like buzzers and motors and make your own fun projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSound\u003c\/strong\u003e: Your BBC micro:bit can be programmed to make a wide variety of sounds - from single notes, tones and beats to your own musical compositions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRequires:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/usb-a-to-microb-cable-black\" target=\"_blank\"\u003emicroB USB Cable for programming\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComputer\/laptop with Internet access\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"micro:bit","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32271548481619,"sku":"MBIT0007","price":16.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/products\/microbits162176-V2--2000px_f7f65d8c-81df-4226-a29d-a2820469ade0.png?v=1602567862","url":"https:\/\/shop.pimoroni.com\/en-eu\/products\/new-micro-bit-v2","provider":"Pimoroni Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}