micro:bit Development Board

BBC micro:bit Board – Programmable Microcontroller Development Board for Coding and Electronics

The BBC micro:bit is a compact, programmable microcontroller board packed with built-in sensors, wireless communication, and an LED display. Ideal for learning programming, robotics, IoT, and STEM education.

Description

The BBC micro:bit Board is an easy-to-use programmable development board designed to inspire creativity in coding, electronics, and engineering. Suitable for beginners, students, educators, and makers, the micro:bit combines a powerful microcontroller with a wide range of built-in features, eliminating the need for additional hardware in many projects.

The board includes a 5×5 LED matrix display, programmable buttons, accelerometer, compass, microphone, speaker, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), and 2.4GHz radio communication. These integrated features make it ideal for creating interactive projects, robotics, wearable devices, environmental monitoring systems, and IoT applications.

The micro:bit can be programmed using Microsoft MakeCode, Python, JavaScript, Scratch, and C/C++, making it accessible for users of all skill levels. Its edge connector provides GPIO access for connecting sensors, motors, displays, and other electronic modules.

Key Features

• Powered by a 64MHz Arm Cortex-M4 processor
• Built-in 5 × 5 LED matrix display
• Two programmable user buttons
• Integrated accelerometer and digital compass
• Built-in microphone and speaker
• Bluetooth 5.1 Low Energy (BLE)
• 2.4GHz radio communication
• Temperature sensing capability
• Light sensing using the LED matrix
• 25 GPIO edge connector pins
• USB programming interface
• Battery connector for portable operation
• Supports Microsoft MakeCode, Python, JavaScript, Scratch, and C/C++
• Ideal for education, prototyping, and embedded projects

Technical Specifications

• Processor: Nordic nRF52833
• CPU: 64MHz Arm Cortex-M4
• Flash Memory: 512KB
• RAM: 128KB
• Wireless Connectivity:
• Bluetooth 5. BLE
• 2.4GHz Radio
• Display: 5 × 5 LED Matrix
• Buttons: 2 User Buttons
• Sensors:
• • 3-axis Accelerometer
  • Magnetometer (Compass)
  • Temperature Sensor
  • Microphone
  • Speaker
  • Light Sensor
• GPIO: 25 Edge Connector Pins
• USB Interface: Micro USB
• Power Supply:
• • USB
  • External 2 × AAA Battery Pack
  • Operating Voltage: 3V
• Board Dimensions: Approximately 52 × 43 mm