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Small rectangular circuit board with gold edge connector, 25 red LEDs, two buttons, gold touch logo, speaker grille, USB cable

micro:bit

micro:bit V2.2 GO Starter Kit development board

SKU CH-B4VB-3TZD3

Starter kit with a micro:bit V2.2 board, USB cable, battery holder, two AAA batteries and a user guide for immediate coding

  • Built-in speaker adds sound to projects instantly
  • Gold logo doubles as a touch-sensitive input
  • 25 LEDs display text, icons and simple graphics
  • Battery holder plus two AAA cells power it anywhere
  • Free online tutorials guide beginners from first code

micro:bit V2.2 GO Starter Kit

The micro:bit V2.2 GO Starter Kit is a complete development board package designed for learning coding and electronics. It includes the BBC micro:bit V2.2 board, a USB cable, a battery holder, two AAA batteries, and a user guide. The board features 25 LEDs, two programmable buttons, a built-in speaker, a touch-sensitive logo, and sensors for motion, light, temperature, and compass heading. Wireless connectivity via radio and Bluetooth allows for communication projects.

Beginners and educators starting with physical

This kit suits beginners, educators, and hobbyists who want an all-in-one introduction to programming hardware using block-based coding, JavaScript, or Python. Free online tutorials and project ideas support a smooth learning curve. It is not for builders who need more storage, additional GPIO pins, or higher processing power for complex embedded applications. Users requiring a different form factor or advanced debugging interfaces should look at other platforms.

Sustained classroom and project use

Under sustained load, the board runs continuously from the supplied AAA batteries or USB power while executing compiled hex files copied over the USB drive interface. The onboard sensors and radio operate reliably during extended lessons or long-running data-logging projects. The built-in speaker and touch logo provide consistent interactive feedback without external components. Thermal output remains low during typical educational workloads.

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Price $18.99
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Specifications

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Questions about this item

What USB cable do I need to connect the micro:bit V2.2 to my computer for programming?

The starter kit includes a USB cable that plugs directly into the board; it appears as a removable drive on the PC so you can drag and drop the compiled hex file without extra drivers.

Will my existing MakeCode or Python projects written for the original micro:bit run on the V2.2 board?

Yes, the V2.2 keeps the same 25 LED matrix, two push buttons, motion sensor, compass and radio, so code written for the earlier board will compile and run unchanged.

How can I verify the new speaker and touch logo are working after I flash my first program?

Run a simple script that plays a tone through the built-in speaker and prints a message when the gold logo is touched; hearing the sound and seeing the response confirms both new features are active.

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