micro:bit v2 Board

The BBC micro:bit v2 is a pocket-sized programmable computer designed to make coding fun and accessible. Half the size of a credit card but packed with sensors, LEDs, buttons, a speaker, and microphone, it's the perfect platform for learning to code and building creative projects.

Program with Microsoft MakeCode's drag-and-drop blocks, Python, or Scratch. Send code wirelessly via the micro:bit app over Bluetooth, or connect with USB. Create robots, musical instruments, games, wearables, and more.

Key Features

• 25-LED Display – 5×5 red LED matrix for scrolling text, icons, and animations
• Built-in Speaker – Play sounds, music, and speech directly from the board
• MEMS Microphone – Sound detection with LED indicator for voice-reactive projects
• Touch-Sensitive Logo – Capacitive touch input on the gold micro:bit logo
• Two Programmable Buttons – Tactile A and B buttons for user input
• Motion Sensor – 3-axis accelerometer detects movement, tilt, and gestures
• Compass – Magnetometer for direction sensing
• Temperature Sensor – Built into the processor
• Light Sensor – LED display doubles as ambient light detector
• Bluetooth 5.0 – Wireless communication with apps and other micro:bits
• Edge Connector – 25 pins including 3 large ring connectors for crocodile clips

Specifications

• Processor: Nordic nRF52833, ARM Cortex-M4 @ 64MHz with FPU
• Memory: 512KB Flash, 128KB RAM
• Wireless: Bluetooth 5.0 Low Energy
• Power Input: USB or 3V JST battery connector
• GPIO: 25 edge connector pins (19 assignable)
• Interfaces: I2C, SPI, UART

Ideal For

• Learning to code with blocks, Python, or Scratch
• STEM education in schools
• Building robots and interactive projects
• Creating musical instruments and sound projects
• Wearable technology experiments

Package Contents

• 1× micro:bit v2 board

Resources

• Getting Started Guide
• MakeCode Editor
• Python Editor