BBC micro:bit Junior Kit

Your Gateway to Coding and Hardware Interaction

The BBC micro:bit Junior Kit is a streamlined starter package designed to lower the barrier to entry for electronics engineering and computer science. Built around the universally acclaimed micro:bit single-board computer, this kit provides a tangible, hands-on medium for turning code into real-world physical reactions.

The micro:bit board itself is packed with built-in features that allow you to start experimenting immediately without complex circuit wiring. It boasts a 5×5 programmable LED matrix display for animations and scrolling text, two tactile user buttons, onboard motion sensors, temperature logging capabilities, and built-in Bluetooth connectivity for wireless communication. Coupled with a rugged, high-quality USB data cable for flashing your programs from a PC, laptop, or Chromebook, this beginner-friendly kit is the gold standard for classroom projects and home learning testbeds.

Programming the board is incredibly approachable. Beginners can use the graphical, drag-and-drop Microsoft MakeCode block editor to program custom step-counters, compasses, or mini-games. As coding confidence grows, the hardware scales seamlessly to text-based environments like MicroPython and Scratch, making it a truly versatile educational investment.

Key Features:

• All-In-One Coding Core: Features the original BBC micro:bit board equipped with processor, sensors, and display.
• Onboard Sensors & Display: 25 programmable LEDs, 2 input buttons, accelerometer (motion sensing), compass, and light/temperature tracking built right into the PCB.
• Frustration-Free Setup: Includes a dedicated USB-A to Micro-USB cable engineered specifically for stable power distribution and fast data/code transfers.
• Cross-Platform Compatibility: Programs perfectly using Windows, macOS, Linux, ChromeOS, and mobile devices via Bluetooth.

Technical Specifications:

• Microcontroller Core: 32-bit ARM Cortex processor
• Display Form Factor: 5×5 LED matrix layout
• Wireless Connectivity: Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) & 2.4GHz RF Radio
• Sensors: 3-axis Accelerometer, 3-axis Magnetometer (Compass), Light, and Temperature sensors
• Input Interface: 2x Tactile User Buttons (A / B)
• Expansion Interface: 20-pin edge connector for alligator clips or breakout boards
• Power Supply: 5V via Micro-USB port or 3V via JST battery connector

Package Includes:

• 1x BBC micro:bit Development Board
• 1x Premium Micro-USB Data/Power Cable
• 1x Custom Retail Packaging Box