Micro:Bit V2
Small but powerful computer for learning coding, electronics and robotics
The BBC Microbit v2 is a pocket sized codeable computer to learn coding and electronics. It is jam packed with motion detection, a built-in compass, LED display and Bluetooth. Why good for Education: Every child can have their own! If you are running a coding club or want to use in a classroom or simply want to learn or teach coding & electronics? This is one of the best entry level board we have seen so far!
The BBC microbit support multiple programming languages like Graphical programming (Microsoft Makecode), JavaScript and Python. The Make code platform also includes board simulator making this platform ideal for distance learning as well in classroom STEM product in school.
Features of Microbit v2- Watch this video
Hardware
Cost effective under $50
Jam packed with features
Control from Bluetooth* smart phone
Easy to use with Crocodile clips and conductive thread or Grove Shield
BBC Microbit V2 - includes inbuilt microphone ,Speaker and additional capacitive touch.
Software IDE
Program from an Internet (Too good to be true) - No more driver issue. Setup in no time.
Try Online simulator (Good to use without the hardware)
Code with Graphical, JavaScript and Python - Even you can program from Raspberry Pi using Python.
One of the best entry level coding tool
* Bluetooth connection with compatible smart phone & app may need to be installed.
Collection
There are many extension accessories that you can connect to Microbit v2 either by wiring or plug and play (Grove) connector. You can expand capability of Microbit v2 either using Grove sensors or various robot shield to make Microbit car/robot and then remote control using second Microbit. Explore our collection to find micro:bit parts, accessories and STEM kits in Australia. There are also climate kit with comperhsive educational material on Microbit v2. You can use those to create sustainability goal related projects in your classroom.
Get best value on Microbit v2 classroom bundle and starter kit. Pakronics is an official Microbit distributor and stockiest in Australia. Most popular Microbit starter kit include Robot, Grove inventor kit and Microbit game console. Have a look at our classroom pack bundles and STEM kits for your school.
Australian curriculum mapped courses for Digital Technology with BBC Microbit v2
If you are teacher/school starting with Digital technology curriculum implementation and looking for supportive microbit activities and projects with digital technology curriculum then do check out our online courses.
Get Yourself into Coding
Blocks (Graphical)
Microbit's new editor makes it easy to program your microbit in Blocks along with great new features like peer-to-peer radio. Powered by MakeCode.
Script
The JavaScript editor makes it easy to program your microbit in Blocks and JavaScript.Powered by MakeCode.
Python editor is perfect for those who want to push their coding skills further. A selection of snippets and a range of pre-made images and music give you a helping hand with your code. Powered by the global Python Community.
Micro:bit Classroom
Microbit classroom is an online platform to support you teaching and running your virtual classroom.
It can also be used in face to face teaching as it can play an important part for sharing code and monitoring individual student's activities.
do your :bit challenge
do your :bit is a global yearly challenge encourages students' to create an innovative microbit based project to solve a real life problem from their community. The given challenge are out of UN sustainability goals. Every year Microbit Education selects two of the challenges and offers a various activity and unit plan for educator to use in their classroom. A group of partner and supporter around the world makes this collaborative effort to organise various events. Pakronics is a proud supporter of do your :bit challenge in Australia and helping Australian school to implement microbit project and activities in classroom.
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