A pocket-sized computer that introduces you to how software and hardware work together. The LED light display, buttons, sensors, a speaker, microphone and many other input/output features interact with you and your world once you program it.

Home PC or Smart Device required.
Ages 8+ Reserve This Kit

Get Started

Connect this micro:bit to your computer or smart device: click here

Start Coding

LEDs and Buttons

Learn about Inputs and Outputs using the micro:bit's LEDs and buttons: click here

Sensors

Learn how to program the micro:bit to measure your environment using its built-in sensors: click here

Sound Output

Discover how to use headphones or the micro:bit's built-in speaker to make your creations sing: click here

Sound Input

Discover how to use the micro:bit's built-in microphone to control your programs and measure sounds around you: click here

 

Video Workshops

Watch the CNRL Library Innovation Studio's own micro:bit video workshops where Julian will walk you through how to use the micro:bit screen, code decisions and loops, create and move turtle graphics on the screen, use the micro:bit's radio communicator - and even play music!

Project Ideas

There are lots of project ideas - build a Thermometer or Compass, build a Spirit Level or Light Meter, make a Name or an Emotion Badge, a Tilt or Pressure Switch Alarm, a Dice Roller or Magic 8 Ball, play Rock Paper Scissors or control Scratch Games.
Find all these ideas and more, and how to build them: click here

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