The BBC micro:bit V2 is a pocket-sized computer that makes coding something children can hold in their hand and watch respond. Students write a program in a web browser, send it to the board over USB, and instantly see it play out on the LED display, through the built-in speaker, or in response to movement, sound and touch. This is the single board on its own — the right choice when your classroom already has USB cables and batteries, or you're topping up an existing set of micro:bits.
What's included:
- 1 x BBC micro:bit V2 board (colour varies — red, yellow, green or blue)
- 1 x quick-start guide
- Measures about 4cm x 5cm; designed for ages 8 and up
On the board:
- A 25-LED display, two buttons and a touch-sensitive logo
- Built-in speaker and microphone for making and sensing sound
- Motion sensor (accelerometer and compass), plus light and temperature sensing
- Bluetooth and radio to connect to other micro:bits, tablets and phones
What students practise:
- Coding with Microsoft MakeCode blocks or Python, at their own pace
- Computational thinking — sequencing, loops, logic and debugging
- Linking code to the real world through sensors and inputs
Programmable again and again across science, maths, design and music, the micro:bit V2 grows with your students from their first block of code to independent projects. Shipped from Australia and supported by our teacher-run team.
Not sure which to choose?
- Just starting out? The micro:bit V2 Go Bundle adds a USB cable and batteries so you can code straight away.
- Fitting out a class that already has cables and batteries? Save with the 10-board class pack.
- Want ten boards with all the accessories included? See the micro:bit V2 Club.
