In Poland, the beginning of September is associated with going back to school. Some people are very enthusiastic about it, others less so. We have something that will help both groups develop their interests.
BBC micro:bit is a board and an entire environment that was created in the United Kingdom for the purposes of education. That is why it can be used by both 7-year-olds and 17-year-olds. For those taking their first steps in programming, there is an environment based on block programming. More advanced users can also use JavaScript or Python programming.
The board itself has a built-in position and magnetic field sensor, MEMS microphone + speaker, temperature sensor built into the processor, and the ability to measure light intensity. In addition, it supports Bluetooth and radio communication with other microbits (without pairing). Because several microbits next to each other offer completely new possibilities and ideas for their use!
At the moment, we can offer you two variants: the micro:bit board itself or a small set – the micro:bit board, a battery holder, and a USB cable for programming.
The board itself, thanks to its multitude of built-in sensors, allows for interesting interactions with it and the outside world. However, with additional extensions, it gets even more interesting.
The :MOVE robot multiplies the interactions between the physical world and programming. You can add a number of interaction “enhancements” to it
- turn :MOVE into a mini bulldozer
- use several :MOVE robots to play ball
- make :MOVE follow a line. Seems simple? Remember – that’s how Theseus got out of the labyrinth!
Browse the entire category of micro:bit extensions, maybe you’ll find something else interesting for yourself. How about sewing a micro:bit into your clothes and playing with e-textiles, or maybe the Inventor’s Kit from Kitronik? Or another project? Come and see!