Introduction to Microbits

What is a Microbit?
The Microbit is a tiny programmable computer, designed especially for learning and teaching coding. It has a processor inside it (like the brain of the computer) and has the following:

1. an accelerometer (for sensing movement).
2. a compass (for sensing direction).
3. a microphone.
4. a speaker.
5. Bluetooth and USB port for connectivity.
6. a display consisting of 25 LEDs lights.
7. two programmable buttons.
8. and can be powered by either USB or an external battery pack.

What can a Microbit do?
The list of things you can program the Microbit to do is nearly endless. You can program the buttons, LEDs and different sensors to create games and turn the Microbit into things like a pedometer, a compass or even a musical instrument.