Micro:bit v2 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. You can use your BBC micro:bit for all sorts of cool creations, from robots to musical instruments. The possibilities are endless.
You can code, customize, and control micro:bit to bring your digital ideas, games, and apps to life. Measuring 4cm by 5cm, and designed to be fun and easy to use, users can create anything using micro:bit, from games and animations to scrolling stories at school, at home, and on the go. All you need is imagination and creativity.
micro:bit v2 has a lot of features and is completely programmable. Each of its LEDs can be individually programmed. It is also equipped with a MEMS microphone, speaker, and touch-sensitive logo. If you want to realize wireless projects, it is equipped with a 2.4GHz micro:bit radio and BLE Bluetooth 5.0. Also, It has 25 red LEDs that can flash messages and two programmable buttons that can be used to control games or pause and skip songs on a playlist. micro:bit v2 can also detect motion and tell you in which direction you’re heading in with the help of the onboard accelerometer.
Feature
Pocket-sized microcontroller (4 x 5cm) designed for kids and beginners
Wireless connectivity with built-in 2.4GHz micro:bit radio and BLE Bluetooth 5.0
25 red LEDs that can be used for interactions
Onboard MEMS microphone, speaker, and touch-sensitive logo
Onboard accelerometer for motion sensing applications
Notched edge connector for easier connections
Dedicated I2C bus for peripherals
Two programmable buttons
Specification
Processor: Nordic Semiconductor nRF52833
Memory: 512KB Flash, 128KB RAM
Interface: NXP KL27Z, 32KB RAM
Microphone: MEMS microphone and LED indicator
Speaker: On-board speaker
Logo touch: Touch-sensitive logo
Edge Connector: 25 pins. 4 dedicated GPIO, PWM, I2C, SPI and ext.power. 3 ring pins for connecting crocodile clips/banana plugs. Notched for easier connection
I2C: Dedicated I2C bus for peripherals
Wireless: 2.4GHz micro:bit Radio/BLE Bluetooth 5.0
Power: 5V via micro-USB port, 3V via edge connector or battery pack, LED power indicator, Power off (push and hold the power button)
Current available: 200mA available for accessories
Motion Sensor: ST LSM 303
Software: C++, MakeCode, Python, Scratch
Size: 5cm(w) x 4cm(h)
Comparison between the current version (v1.5) and the latest version (v2.0)
Current Version (v1.5)
Latest Version(v2)
Processor
Nordic Semiconductor nRF51822
Nordic Semiconductor nRF52833
Memory
256KB Flash, 16KB RAM
512KB Flash, 128KB RAM
Interface
NXP KL26Z, 16KB RAM
NXP KL27Z, 32KB RAM
Microphone
None
MEMS microphone and LED indicator
Speaker
None
On-board speaker
Logo touch
None
Touch-sensitive logo
Edge Connector
25 pins. 3 dedicated GPIO, PWM, I2C, SPI and ext.power. 3 ring pins for connecting crocodile clips/banana plugs
25 pins. 4 dedicated GPIO, PWM, I2C, SPI and ext.power. 3 ring pins for connecting crocodile clips/banana plugs. Notched for easier connection
I2C
Shared I2C bus
Dedicated I2C bus for peripherals
Wireless
2.4GHz micro:bit Radio/BLE Bluetooth 4.0
2.4GHz micro:bit Radio/BLE Bluetooth 5.0
Power
5V via micro-USB port, 3V via edge connector or battery pack
5V via micro-USB port, 3V via edge connector or battery pack, LED power indicator, Power off (push and hold power button