# Microbit ![](https://2169521322-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LpB_n-ftH_l6rtTiAfI%2F-M-mIvPRYYw7A9xn2wYn%2F-M-mJBrSC8dpnVBCJb_e%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=961ac718-da0c-48d5-a30d-5c1dbc92e1fe) ## Key Features: * **Small micro-controller board designed by BBC for use in computer education in the UK** * **Bunch of sensors, buttons and display are packed on 4cm x 5cm board** * **Online programming tool and eco-system of learning material makes it ideal kit for school students** * **Online emulator makes it convenient to learn programming even without the board** ## Hardware * 25 individually-programmable LEDs – Create icons, display scrolling text or numbers or even graphs! * 2 programmable buttons – Use them as input and trigger a piece of code on the device * Physical connection pins – Connect external components like a motor, speaker or LEDs * Light and temperature sensors – Measure physical parameters to make light and temperature dependent systems * Motion sensors (accelerometer and compass) – Measure the acceleration, movement, shake or tilt of the Micro:bit board and use them as trigger in your code; Compass lets you detect the direction your board is facing! * Wireless Communication, via Radio and Bluetooth – Communicate with PC, mobile or other * Micro:bit wirelessly USB interface – Connect to your PC and download code to it. ![Block editor for Microbit](https://2169521322-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LpB_n-ftH_l6rtTiAfI%2F-M-mIvPRYYw7A9xn2wYn%2F-M-mKajf3hsjdnVF-KNe%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=a61611f4-60f9-484e-aff4-a6a8623bb8c6) ## What do we need? Computer with internet connection, Micro:bit, USB cable ![](https://2169521322-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LpB_n-ftH_l6rtTiAfI%2F-M-mIvPRYYw7A9xn2wYn%2F-M-mL-VmHy9aaIlYjw1k%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=397fff58-4f1f-4376-8028-74c8a4c5e7bc) ![](https://2169521322-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LpB_n-ftH_l6rtTiAfI%2F-M-mIvPRYYw7A9xn2wYn%2F-M-mL2R-s5cGfSuiKrvo%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=a9ff5264-778f-4ea6-8054-f6d39ebb2375) ## Online course {% embed url="" %} ## Resource {% embed url="" %}