Micro:bit

This chapter is the Start Point in the journey to build and explore Micro:bit and Micro:Rover electronic projects.

Meet micro:bit

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The BBC micro:bit is a pocket-size, programmable micro-computer that can be used for all sorts of cool creations, from robots to musical instruments – the possibilities are infinite.

For more contents, please refer to:

https://microbit.org/guide/

Features

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Your micro:bit has the following physical features:

  • 25 individual programmable LEDs

  • 2 programmable buttons

  • Physical connection pins

  • Light and temperature sensors

  • Motion sensors (accelerometer and compass)

  • Wireless Communication, via Radio and Bluetooth

  • USB interface

For more details, please refer to:

https://microbit.org/guide/features/

Hardware

It is not required for beginners to master this section, but a brief understanding is necessary. However, if you want to be a developer, hardware information will be very helpful. Detailed hardware information about micro:bit can be found here: https://tech.microbit.org/hardware/.

First, get to know the micro:bit GPIO.

GPIO

GPIO, namely General Purpose Input/output Pins, is an important part of micro:bit for connecting external devices. All sensors and devices on Rover communicate with each other through micro:bit GPIO. The following is the GPIO serial number and function diagram of micro:bit:

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