Getting Started

Cleaning the micro:bit
This article provides advice on sanitising/disinfecting the micro:bit should you need to implement or update cleaning processes as a result of the coronavir...
Thu, 9 Jul, 2020 at 1:31 PM
Where can I read about the history of the BBC micro:bit?
The micro:bit website has a timeline of micro:bit milestones including the influence of the BBC Micro in the 1980s to the global do your :bit project today....
Mon, 6 Dec, 2021 at 11:31 AM
I’ve heard the micro:bit referred to as a physical computing device. What does that mean and why is it important?
Physical Computing MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) defines the term physical computing as:   “Physical computing involves interacting w...
Thu, 11 May, 2023 at 10:23 AM
Why is it important to get young people coding and how can the micro:bit help?
Digital Innovators In 2016, the first BBC micro:bit was launched, having been developed by the BBC in partnership with 29 organizations with the intent ...
Wed, 10 May, 2023 at 2:24 PM
Getting started and don't have all the items you need?
If you are new to the micro:bit and using our Getting started pages to take your first steps then this article explains what to do if you are missing any of...
Tue, 5 Sep, 2023 at 3:25 PM
Which version of micro:bit do I have?
Overview The original micro:bit V1 was released in 2016 and in October 2020 a newer micro:bit V2 was released. The micro:bit V2 added new features without ...
Mon, 11 Sep, 2023 at 4:57 PM
How to attach a micro:bit to your wrist, ankle or another object
You can attach your micro:bit and battery holder together using our cardboard battery holder which comes in the box, or can be downloaded and printed from o...
Thu, 10 Oct, 2024 at 8:51 AM