Velleman VMM001 - starter kit with BBC Micro:bit

Micro:bit is a development board based on 32-bit CPU with core ARM Cortex M0 produced by BBC in order to encourage children to programming and creating new projects. It has an accelerometer, magnetometer,Bluetooth, LED display of 5x5, buttons tact switch and other. Module dimensions are 52 x 43 mm.

The module can be powered by USB or battery via special connector. It has 23 connectors, including 5 large banana connectors.

The programming of the board is very simple and suitable for the youngest of users. Micro:bit can be programmed inthe web editor,the microbit editor orthe Mu editor. Then, simply connect the module via USB and upload the generated script. Device, when connected to the computer, appears as an ordinary Flash memory.

The Bluetooth support allows for connection with mobile devices, such as smartphones, tablets, etc. Available are applications forAndroidandiOS.

• CPU with core ARM Cortex M0
• Accelerometer
• Magnetometer
• Bluetooth
• Display: LED matrix of 5x5
• 3 buttons: reset and two user buttons
• Status LED
• MicroUSB connector
• Battery connector: 2-pin, pitch of 2 mm (our offer has a compatible cable)
• 23 connectors (including 5 banana connectors)
• Dimensions: 52 x 43 mm

• Module Micro:bit
• Case
• Basket for 2 AAA batteries with 2-pin connector
• 4 x AAA batteries
• Cable USB - microUSB

Botland company is an official distributor of the BBC Micro:bit.

• Micro:bit project page 
• How to start?
• Programming
• Examples of projects
• Examples of projects 2
• App for Android
• App for iOS
• Micro:bit - electronics for the little ones