Micro:bit - Revision history

Ikevinax at 17:10, 30 April 2023

2023-04-30T17:10:45Z

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	[[File:Microbit logo.png\|thumb\|right\|The micro:bit logo.]]		[[File:Microbit logo.png\|thumb\|right\|The micro:bit logo.]]

	[[File:Microbits.jpg\|thumb\|right\|Two micro:bits. Notice that the v2 example on the right has small notches to distinguish it from v1.]]		[[File:Microbits.jpg\|thumb\|right\|Two micro:bits. Notice that the v2 example on the right has small notches along the bottom edge to distinguish it from v1.]]

	[[File:Microbit pins.png\|thumb\|right\|micro:bit pinout for versions one and two.]]		[[File:Microbit pins.png\|thumb\|right\|micro:bit pinout for versions one and two.]]

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	* Input/Output: 5x5 LED matrix display, 2 programmable buttons, 3 analog input/output rings, 20-pin edge connector for additional accessories		* Input/Output: 5x5 LED matrix display, 2 programmable buttons, 3 analog input/output rings, 20-pin edge connector for additional accessories
	* Power: Micro USB connector for power and programming, or 2 AAA batteries (not included)		* Power: Micro USB connector for power and programming, or 2 AAA batteries (not included)

			[https://makecode.microbit.org/v1/device/pins Diagram of micro:bit v1]

	==v2==		==v2==
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	Despite these differences, both versions of the micro:bit are great tools for learning to code and experimenting with electronics. They are easy to use, affordable, and come with a range of resources and tutorials to help beginners get started.		Despite these differences, both versions of the micro:bit are great tools for learning to code and experimenting with electronics. They are easy to use, affordable, and come with a range of resources and tutorials to help beginners get started.

			[https://makecode.microbit.org/v2/device/pins Diagram of micro:bit v2]

	==External Links==		==External Links==

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	[[File:Microbits.jpg\|thumb\|right\|Two micro:bits. Notice that the v2 example on the right has small notches to distinguish it from v1.]]		[[File:Microbits.jpg\|thumb\|right\|Two micro:bits. Notice that the v2 example on the right has small notches to distinguish it from v1.]]

			[[File:Microbit pins.png\|thumb\|right\|micro:bit pinout for versions one and two.]]

	The '''micro:bit''' is a small programmable computer developed for education and experimentation. It was created by the BBC to encourage coding and digital skills in young people.		The '''micro:bit''' is a small programmable computer developed for education and experimentation. It was created by the BBC to encourage coding and digital skills in young people.

2023-04-27T15:45:23Z

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	==External Links==		==External Links==
			* [https://microbit.org/ The micro:bit home page.]
	* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDQi2P8s_hI YouTube video of the finished product of one of the tutorials I followed.]		* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDQi2P8s_hI YouTube video of the finished product of one of the tutorials I followed.]
	* [https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07TKHNDQQ Adeept BBC Micro:bit Sensor Starter Kit]		* [https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07TKHNDQQ Adeept BBC Micro:bit Sensor Starter Kit]

2023-04-19T23:15:15Z

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			[[File:Microbit logo.png\|thumb\|right\|The micro:bit logo.]]

	[[File:Microbits.jpg\|thumb\|right\|Two micro:bits. Notice that the v2 example on the right has small notches to distinguish it from v1.]]		[[File:Microbits.jpg\|thumb\|right\|Two micro:bits. Notice that the v2 example on the right has small notches to distinguish it from v1.]]

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	* [https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07TKHNDQQ Adeept BBC Micro:bit Sensor Starter Kit]		* [https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07TKHNDQQ Adeept BBC Micro:bit Sensor Starter Kit]
	* [https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09YRDW7GS FREENOVE Basic Starter Kit for BBC Micro:bit]		* [https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09YRDW7GS FREENOVE Basic Starter Kit for BBC Micro:bit]

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	==External Links==		==External Links==

	* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDQi2P8s_hI YouTube video of the finished ~~project~~ of one of the tutorials I ~~purchased~~. ~~This example uses an expansion board and other components that are external to the micro~~:bit.]		* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDQi2P8s_hI YouTube video of the finished product of one of the tutorials I followed.]
			* [https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07TKHNDQQ Adeept BBC Micro:bit Sensor Starter Kit]
			* [https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09YRDW7GS FREENOVE Basic Starter Kit for BBC Micro:bit]

2023-04-19T21:15:15Z

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 There are two versions of the micro:bit: version 1 and version 2. Both versions are similar in many ways, but there are some key differences between the two.
-One of the most significant differences between the two versions is the increase in memory and processing power. The micro:bit version 1 features a 16MHz ARM Cortex-M0 processor with 16KB of RAM, while version 2 boasts a more powerful 64MHz ARM Cortex-M4 processor with 512KB of RAM. This increase in processing power makes version 2 more capable of handling complex tasks and running multiple applications simultaneously.
+==v1==
-Version 2 also includes several additional features, including a microphone and speaker, a touch-sensitive logo, and a capacitive touch sensor. These features allow for more advanced projects and experimentation with sound and touch-based interactions.
+Overall, the micro:bit v1 is a small and affordable device designed for education and experimentation in programming and electronics. Its compact size, variety of sensors and input/output options, and wireless capabilities make it a versatile tool for a wide range of projects.
 Despite these differences, both versions of the micro:bit are great tools for learning to code and experimenting with electronics. They are easy to use, affordable, and come with a range of resources and tutorials to help beginners get started.

2023-04-19T21:11:21Z

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	==External Links==		==External Links==

	* [ ]		* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDQi2P8s_hI YouTube video of the finished project of one of the tutorials I purchased. This example uses an expansion board and other components that are external to the micro:bit.]

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	[[File:Microbit logo.png\|thumb\|right\|The micro:bit logo.]]		[[File:Microbit logo.png\|thumb\|right\|The micro:bit logo.]]

	[[File:Microbits.jpg\|thumb\|right\|Two micro:bits. Notice that the v2 example on the right has small notches to distinguish it from v1.]]		[[File:Microbits.jpg\|thumb\|right\|Two micro:bits. Notice that the v2 example on the right has small notches along the bottom edge to distinguish it from v1.]]

	[[File:Microbit pins.png\|thumb\|right\|micro:bit pinout for versions one and two.]]		[[File:Microbit pins.png\|thumb\|right\|micro:bit pinout for versions one and two.]]