What's new with the BBC micro:bit? Micro:bit v.2 has been released on 13 Oct!! Check the Micro:bit Foundation website for all details.
Availability - Micro:bit Foundation Headquarters in the UK has officially advised that the new micro:bit will be available globally in late November 2020. However, the official distribution channel for Hong Kong advised that it will be from January 2021 onwards. As such, we are not sure of the accurate availability date for now. As an official micro:bit reseller, we will know very soon the realistic date when the new micro:bit can land in Hong Kong on a larger scale.
Important - There is no rush at all, plenty of stock, and pre-order is just unnecessary. Do expect very steady and reliable supply, like how the current micro:bits are available - always plenty of supply!
Pricing - more or less the same as the current version, or probably slightly lower, based on the latest pricing information from the official micro:bit global distribution team. Again, no urgency to pre-order. When the stock actually arrives, we may run some special offers.
Explanation videos - we find the following 2 videos clear and useful, on top of the information from the official website. So, do take a look and get yourself up-to-date. Nothing alarming!!
12 mins Product review by Mr Stu Lowe, Bradbury School, ESF, Hong Kong
2 mins Product intro by Kitronik, UK
Below are training videos from Micro:bit:
7 mins Using micro:bit classroom with remote teaching
Try now >> https://classroom.microbit.org/
Detailed guide https://www.microbit.org/get-started/user-guide/remote-teaching/
1 hour webinar on the latest MakeCode June 2020 release for the BBC micro:bit Read more.
Try now >> https://makecode.microbit.org/
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Online step guides in Chinese (below):
- micro:bit coding- Motor 馬達
- 馬達的應用
- 馬達的控制方法
- Servo 使用教學
- 我需要什麼配件來使用Servo?
- 透過鱷魚夾配合micro:bit使用教學
- 利用micro:bit自身的light sensor控制servo
- 配合slider控制servo轉動
- micro:bit coding- Light 燈
- 燈的應用
- 燈的控制方法
- micro:bit coding - LED Strip ( Neopixel )
- 配合 Grove shield 編寫 LED 燈帶程式
- 配合LED燈帶製作一個智能洗手間
- 配合Buzzer做出一個警號裝置
- micro:bit coding- Radio
- IoT for micro:bit
- 什麼是IoT（Internet of Things?
- Muselab WiFi shield setup教學
- ThingSpeak使用教學
- micro:bit coding - soil mositure量度泥土濕度
- 利用Soil Mositure Sensor 量度泥土濕度
- 製作1個自動灌溉系統
- 製作1個智能乾衣機
- 製作一個抽濕機
- micro:bit coding - ultrasonic sensor
- ultrasonic sensor (測距)簡介及使用教學
- 配合Ultrasonic Sensor制作一個智能洗手間
- micro:bit coding - Get Light Level
- 從micro:bit取得level light
- 配合data logger進行calibration
- micro:bit coding - Counter
- 配合light gate計算人流
>>More guides in English inside the MakeCode editor
- micro:bit blocks language programming documentation
- micro:bit JavaScript language programming documentation
- micro:bit news
Curious about when and how Hong Kong schools started adopting the BBC micro:bit? Please click this link
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The BBC micro:bit , lesson packs and accessories
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5616J-1The Classroom Pack consists of 10 x BBC micro:bit, 10...
BBC micro:bit 30 or more Starter Kits Bulk Pack
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5616JB30The Bulk 30 Pack consists of 30 x BBC micro:bit,...
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41541M Flat White Anti-Tangle USB Type-A to Micro-B...
2 x AAA micro:bit Battery Holder with on/off switch
Battery Holder
2225This is a unique two-cell AAA battery holder...
3 x AAA micro:bit Battery Holder with on/off switch
Battery Holder
2224This 3 x AAA Battery box features a...
2 x AAA Battery Cage with JST Connector
Battery Holder
22712xAAA Battery Cage with JST connector. Supplied...
MI:pro Protector Case for the BBC micro:bit
Micro:bit protective case
5606Protector Case for the BBC micro:bit keeps the...
MI:power board for the BBC micro:bit
Battery Holder and Battery
ETC-5610A stylish way to power your BBC micro:bit from...
MI:pro Protective Case for the BBC micro:bit + MI: power board
Micro:bit protective case
5611Mi:power case for BBC micro:bit and Mi:power board...
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Classroom Storage
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Gratnells micro:bit SmartCase Storage Cart
Classroom Storage
W102544Trolley + 6 cases to hold 144 micro:bit...
fischertechnik STEM 2 kit for the BBC micro:bit 智能家居/ 社區/ 遊樂場
Model Pack with sensor/input/output
54068212 models, 200+ parts. Introduce students...
fischertechnik Starter Set for micro:bit
Model Pack with sensor/input/output
5488843 models + F5 I/O extension board for...
F5 fischertechnik 8 outputs, 6 inputs I/O board (5V and 3.3 V)
Shield for sensor/input/output
ROB00132A fischertechnik-> micro:bit shield for 5v and 3.3...
T5 8 outputs 6 inputs 3.3 and 5V I/O board for the micro:bit
Shield for sensor/input/output
ROB00130A brand new micro:bit shield with for 5v...
:Create Interface board for micro:bit and fischertechnik
Shield for sensor/input/output
5656Bridge the gap between fischertechnik STEM kits &...
Learn to Code with Micro:bit Course Kit - Classroom size
Bluetooth, wireless, rechargeable input and output
SAMLTC00230 blocks, designed for 30 students. micro:bit Lessons...
fischertechnik STEM 2 for SAM Labs 智能家居/ 社區/ 遊樂場, 12 models
Model Pack matching SAM Labs
This popular micro:bit kit is ideal for SAM...
fischertechnik Simple Machines 簡單機械 for SAM Labs, 40 models
Model Pack matching SAM Labs
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fischertechnik Mechanics 2.0 機械 2.0 for SAM Labs, 30 models
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XinaBox STEM micro:bit kit
Sensor/Input/Output
XK-04This cableless kit includes a weather sensor, light (Lux...
XinaBox micro:bit IoT kit
Sensor/Input/Output
XK-05Connects the micro:bit to an IoT platform quickly...
micro:bit interface for XinaBox chips with SD card slot
Sensor/Input/Output
IM01The IM01 xChip interface allows you to connect...
UVA, UVB, Light (VEML6075 & TSL4531)
Sensor/Input/Output
SL01This xCHIP forms part of the sensor modules...
VOC & eCO2 (CCS811)
Sensor/Input/Output
SG33This xCHIP is equipped to sense a variety...
Advanced Weather Sensor (BME280)
Sensor/Input/Output
SW01Measuring humidity, temperature and atmospheric pressure. The humidity...
Gesture, Proximity and Colour Sensor (APDS-9960)
Sensor/Input/Output
SL06This xCHIP features advanced Gesture detection, Proximity detection,...
Servo Driver (PCA9685 & BU33SD5)
Sensor/Input/Output
OC05This servo motor controller driver that uses the...
OLED Display 128x64 (SSD1306)
Sensor/Input/Output
OD01This xCHIP forms part of the output modules...
I2C Extender (P82B715DR)
Sensor/Input/Output
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LoRa Radio (915 MHz) (RFM95W & SC18IS602B)
Sensor/Input/Output
RL03This xCHIP, the RFM95W transceiver features the LoRaTM long range...
LoRa Antenna Monopole 868/915 MHz
Sensor/Input/Output
AM02This is a companion product to the Lora...
Wi-Fi Core (ESP8266/ESP-12F)
Core Processor with WiFi
CW01This xChip forms part of the core modules...
WiFi:bit
WiFi shield for micro:bit
222072A micro:bit add-on that will enable internet connection via...
BitWearable Kit
Micro:bit wearable
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MINI.MU Micro:bit Music Glove Kit
Musical Glove
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:Klef Piano for the BBC micro:bit
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5631Unlock your inner composer with the Kitronik :KLEF...
Kitronik ZIP Halo HD for the BBC micro:bit
Model Pack with sensor/input/output
5672Open the door to a world of possibilities...
Kitronik Lesson in a Box ™ Visual Computing Pack for micro:bit
Model Pack with sensor/input/output
5667Designed by Teacher's and tested by Pupil's to...
Kitronik Alarm Clock Kit with ZIP Halo HD for micro:bit
Model Pack with sensor/input/output
5681Explore time, light, and also sound with the...
:MOVE mat line following and activity maps - A1 size
Floor Mat
46165The :MOVE mat line following and activity maps...
Kitronik :MOVE Motor for the BBC micro:bit
Model Pack with sensor/input/output
5683Develop your coding skills with the Kitronik :MOVE...
STOP:bit - Traffic Light for BBC micro:bit
Model Pack with sensor/input/output
5642Upgrade your pedestrian crossing project with the STOP:bit...
LAMP:bit - Street Light for BBC micro:bit
Model Pack with sensor/input/output
5643The LAMP:bit is a bolt-on/clip-on board for the...
