# micro:bit by BBC

**Type:** Product page · **SKU:** CE04817 · **Brand:** [micro:bit](https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/microbit-australia)
**Page:** https://core-electronics.com.au/micro-bit-by-bbc.html ([markdown](https://core-electronics.com.au/micro-bit-by-bbc.html.md))

## Retired product

This product is retired and no longer available for purchase. Replaced by: CE07353.

**Replacement:** https://core-electronics.com.au/catalog/product/view/sku/CE07353

## Description

Micro:bit by BBC has become the heart of countless creative **digital technology** projects around the world and a trusted educational learning system. This tiny programmable platform **teaches through invention**. Learn to code, design animated LED games, interface with sensors, all on the one board. Micro:bit users have full access to the BBC micro:bit website where fresh lesson plans are shared along with tutorials and tips for everyone be you educators, parents, workshop coordinators or just an aspiring maker.

The Micro:bit is easy to code with, all you need is your web browser and a micro USB cable and you are ready to start all kinds of [exciting STEM/STEAM experiments](https://core-electronics.com.au/guides/micro-bit/), no need for any extra software to be installed.

Micro:bit has also developed a mobile app for coding over Bluetooth (without a USB cable), that makes it even easier to get everyone coding with hardware.

## Techs and Specs

- 32-bit ARM Cortex-M0 CPU
- 256KB Flash
- 16KB RAM
- 5x5 Red LED Array
- Two Programmable Buttons
- Onboard Light, Compass, Accelerometer and Temp Sensors
- BLE Smart Antenna
- Three Digital/Analog Input/Output Rings
- Two Power Rings — 3V and GND
- 20-pin Edge Connector
- MicroUSB Connector
- JST-PH Battery Connector (*Not* JST-XH)
- Reset Button with Status LED
 
## Resources:

- Getting Started Videos
- About micro:bit
- micro:bit Hardware
- micro:bit Apps
 
Important: The micro:bit does not include any cables or power sources. This is just the board. We recommend picking up a [micro USB cable](https://core-electronics.com.au/micro-usb-cable.html) as well to power your board. If you want to build some can also grab some [alligator clips](https://core-electronics.com.au/short-wire-alligator-clip-test-lead-set-of-12.html) so you start building circuits with the GPIO connectors.

## Guides for this product

- [E-Textiles / Wearables Compared: LilyPad vs GEMMA vs Microbit](https://core-electronics.com.au/guides/micro-bit/e-textiles-wearbles-compared/)
- [Micro:bit Temperature and Humidity Sensing](https://core-electronics.com.au/guides/micro-bit/Micro_bit_Temperature_and_Humidity_Sensing/)
- [MicroPython for Micro:bit Workshop](https://core-electronics.com.au/guides/micropython/micropython-workshop-for-microbit/)
- [Micro:bit Light and UV Sensing](https://core-electronics.com.au/guides/micro-bit/Micro_bit_Light_and_UV_Sensing/)

## Videos for this product

- [E-Textiles / Wearables Compared: LilyPad vs GEMMA vs Microbit](https://core-electronics.com.au/videos/e-textiles-wearables-compared-lilypad-vs-gemma-vs-microbit)
- [MOVE mini Assembly Guide](https://core-electronics.com.au/videos/move-mini-assembly-guide)
- [MicroPython for Micro:bit - Introduction](https://core-electronics.com.au/videos/micropython-for-microbit-introduction)
- [MicroPython for Micro:bit - Onboard Sensors and How to Write Functions](https://core-electronics.com.au/videos/micropython-for-microbit-onboard-sensors-and-how-to-write-functions)

## Images

- [Product image 1](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/catalog/product/m/i/microbit-1.jpg)