Note: micro:bit V1 is discontinued now, we recommend micro:bit V2- an Educational & Creative Tool for Kids as a suitable replacement.
micro:bit is a pocket-sized microcontroller designed for kids and beginners learning how to program, letting them easily bring ideas into DIY digital games, interactive projects and robotics.
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Product Name | Micro:bit - an Educational & Creative Tool for Kids |
Micro:Mate - A Mini Expansion Board for micro:bit (Gravity Compatible) |
micro:bit Expansion Board for Boson (Gravity Compatible) |
SKU | DFR0497 |
DFR0518 |
DFR0521 |
Operating Voltage |
3.5~5.5V |
3.3V/5V |
3.3V |
Power supply |
DC2.1/Terminals |
USB |
USB |
External supply voltage |
3.5~5.5V |
3.3V/5V |
3.3V/5V |
Digital ports (IO/PWM) | 17/8 |
3 | 3 |
Analog ports (input/output) |
P0、P1、P2 |
3 | 3 |
UART |
x | x | x |
I2C | 2 | x | x |
SPI | x | x | x |
Interrupt pin (quantity) | x | x | x |
Interface Type |
Gravity |
Gravity |
Gravity |
3.5mm headphone port |
x | √ |
√ |
Dimension | 63 x 58 mm |
68.5×53.3 mm |
80×70 mm |
Mounting hole | 50*55 |
- | - |
Weight (g) |
64 | 23 | 48 |
Price | $14.9 | $5.9 |
$7.9 |
Drive the servo |
√ |
√ |
x |
Scenarios | Many motors and sensors needed |
Suitable for small Works | Initial Stage |
Key Features | 17 io ports with 2 i2c interfaces Can drive Quad DC Motor Driver |
IO port expands 6 and the pin replaces the edge connector slot Anti-reverse pad on the back, which protects the control board and prevents micro-reverse Drive high current equipment, such as steering gear, components connected to 8 12 16 |
3-Pin fool-proof connector x 6 Edge Connector |
Note: It comes with board only, USB cable and Power holder need to be purchased separately.
Microbit Tutorials
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Microbit Project 2. How To Make A Micro:bit Heart Rate Monitor
The following tutorial will show you how to set the micro:bit beating together with your heart using the optical heart rate sensor:
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Microbit Project 3: OBLOQ-IoT Module +Micro:bit IoT Flower Watering
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Microbit Project 4: Microbit Projects: Yes/No Bear
There are 2 possible answers. Either yes or no. We randomly generate the outcome when a button is pressed. When the answer is yes, the display will show Y & the tilt servo will response. When no, the display will show N and pan servo will response.
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Microbit Project 5: LED writing board (micro:bit compatible)
The LED writing board is created using a photo frame that is surrounded with LED strip lights. When button A is pressed, the led strip turns white and flash. When button B is pressed, a random color is generated. To off, press button A and B together.
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Microbit Project 6: Drinking Cola equals to Drinking Toilet Cleaner?
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Microbit Project 7: Micro:bit car with DFRobot gamepad
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Microbit Project 8: Basketball score counter
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Microbit Project 9: micro:bit Laser Target
The ambient light sensor sensor detects the intensity of the laser pointer. If it is greater than 400, it will sound the buzzer and the servo will make the target fall and up. Game over when it reaches 10. Press A to reset score to 0.
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Microbit Project 10: Micro:bit Light(Mood Lamp)
After programming the micro:bit, you can plug in power to Vin. The Vin will power the micro:bit.
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Microbit Project 11: Smart Fan Control System with Micro:bit
In this article, we will show you how to create a smart fan control system with BBC micro:bit.
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Microbit Project 12: Micro:bit Selfie Remote
Use the micro:bit as a wireless Bluetooth remote for a smartphone's camera.
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Software apps and online services:
Microbit Project 13: Mother’s Day recycled craft using micro:bit,neopixel and laser cutter
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Microbit Project 14: A colorful grapefruit made use of micro:bit
As a trickster for Halloween, how can we lack an ingenious pumpkin lantern as an equipment?
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Needle, utility knife, chopsticks or small wooden stick, scrap wire or wire, wool
Micro:bit Project 15. Magnet switch lamp with micro:bit
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Micro:bit Project 16. micro:bit Christmas tree
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Micro:bit Project 17. Christmas Ornament with micro:bit Expansion Board
Micro:bit Project 18. Halloween pumpkin lamp made by micro:bit
How can a Halloween without a pumpkin lamp? The pumpkin lamp made of recently popular Microbit is a good choice.
Micro:bit Project 19: Micro:bit Missile Launcher