The BBC micro:bit

The BBC micro:bit is a pocket-sized computer that introduces you to how software and hardware work together.

Real-world interactivity

The micro:bit has an LED light display, buttons, sensors and many input/output features that, when programmed, let it interact with you and your world.
Works with App Lab

Using App Lab students can quickly build apps that communicate with external hardware using our block-to-text app development environment.

Device setup requirements

The micro:bit is a pocket-sized computer with an LED light display, buttons, sensors and many input/output features that you can program and physically interact with.

There are two versions of the micro:bit and both of them work with the Maker unit:

micro:bit V1
micro:bit V2

Wondering which version you have? Check out the micro:bit guide.

Once you have your device, visit the Maker Setup page to install special software that allows your micro:bit to work with our website.

Getting the micro:bit for your classroom

Buy the micro:bit

BBC micro:bit reseller companies sell the device all around the world.

Buy the micro:bit

Curriculum using the micro:bit

Code.org has partnered with the Micro:bit Educational Foundation to offer teachers several resources on using the BBC micro:bit device.

Grades 6-12

Creating Apps with Devices

Explore the role of physical devices in computing. Using App Lab and the BBC micro:bit, students develop programs that utilize the same hardware inputs and outputs that you see in the smart devices.

Duration: 25 hours

Explore the unit

Grades 2-5