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The micro:bit itself is a pocket-sized programmable computer which is designed to introduce children to coding, opening up a whole world of digital possibilities. Two of the device’s most popular code ...
Recently at BBC Research & Development, we got our hands on the new BBC micro:bit v2, a pocket-sized computer first launched in 2015 to help teach computer science. The first generation of this ...
Does the world really need another hobby programmable chip? One developer thinks the $20 micro:bit is both elegant and rugged.
BBC micro:bit celebrates huge impact in first year, with 90% of students saying it helped show that anyone can code To celebrate its first year, the BBC has released figures showing the positive ...
We always have mixed feelings about the drag-and-drop programming languages. But we were impressed with [SirDan’s] Morse code decoder built with the graphical MakeCode. Granted, it is reading… ...
The BBC micro:bit is a tiny little motherboard designed in partnership with Microsoft, and it is a wonderful way to get kids into coding.
Learning to Code with micro:bit - Lesson FiveWhat are 'wearables'? Wearables are items that can be worn. In recent times, people look at how technology can be fused with wearables to help people ...
The BBC Micro Bit, the tiny computing device designed to get children coding, is going on sale to the general public.
Plug the micro:bit into your computer and it will point you to this site. This is where you can learn about the device and code programs for it.
A tiny computer intended to encourage UK kids to get programming is finally being delivered to schools, some half a year later than originally planned.