micro:bit V2 Single Board Computer

BBC micro:bit V2 is a card-sized, Single Board Computer (SBC) that can be easily coded, customized, and controlled to bring projects to life. Widely used in schools, libraries, and code clubs, the micro:bit V2 is sturdy and easy to program, with built-in BLUETOOTH® for communication, temperature and motion sensing, a microphone, a speaker, and upgraded processing capabilities.

The BBC micro:bit V2 is controlled by the 64MHz Nordic Semiconductor nRF52833 microcontroller with built-in 2.4GHz Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) wireless networking capability and an on-core temperature sensor.  The micro:bit also includes a combined accelerometer and magnetometer chip that provides 3-axis sensing and magnetic field strength sensing. It also includes some onboard gesture detection (such as fall detection) in hardware and additional gesture sensing (e.g. logo-up, logo-down, shake) via software algorithms. A 5×5 LED array can be used as a light sensor, a tiny screen to draw on or display words, numbers, and other information. An onboard MEMS microphone provides a sound input, and a built-in LED indicator on the front of the board shows the user when this is powered. In addition to outputting sound via PWM on the pins, the micro:bit has a PCB-mounted magnetic speaker to which sound output is mirrored. Two programmable buttons and a reset button can be used to control games, send a radio message, or activate the display. A micro USB and two-pin JST connector allow for different power options.

On the bottom of the micro:bit V2 board is a notched edge connector for hooking up external components. The tabs with larger holes are alligator-clip friendly for quick prototyping. The micro:bit can be programmed using a variety of languages, including MakeCode, Python, Scratch, and C++.

Features

  • Nordic Semiconductor nRF52833 Processor
  • 512KB Flash, 128KB RAM
  • On-core temperature sensor
  • 25 LEDs in a 5×5 array
  • NXP Semiconductor 27Z Interface, 32KB RAM
  • 2 tactile user buttons
  • 1 tactile system button
  • 25-pin edge connector
    • 4 dedicated GPIO
    • PWM
    • I2C
    • SPI
    • External power
    • 3 large I/O rings and two large power rings
    • Notched for easy connection
  • Knowles SPU0410LR5H-QB-7 MEMS Microphone with LED indicator
  • Onboard speaker
  • Touch-sensitive logo
  • Dedicated I2C bus for peripherals
  • 2.4GHz micro:bit Radio/BLE Bluetooth 5.0
  • Power
    • 5V via MicroUSB
    • 3V via edge connector or battery pack
    • LED power indicator
    • 190mA available for accessories
  • STMicroelectronics LSM303AGR Accelerometer
  • Software: MakeCode, Python, Scratch, C++
  • Dimensions: 51.60mm x 42.00mm

Videos

Board Layout (Front)

micro:bit V2 Single Board Computer

Board Layout (Back)

micro:bit V2 Single Board Computer

micro:bit V2 Single Board Computer