Micro:bit Functions

These are 25 external connectors on the edge connector of the micro:bit.

• LEDs

• Buttons

• Pins

• Light Sensor

This allows the micro:bit to detect the current ambient temperature, in degrees Celsius.

• LEDs

• Buttons

• Pins

• Temperature Sensor

The micro:bit has 25 individually-programmable of these, allowing you to display text, numbers, and images.

• LEDs

• Buttons

• Pins

• Light Sensor

There are two of these on the front of the micro:bit (labelled A and B). You can detect when they are pressed, allowing you to trigger code on the device.

• LEDs

• Buttons

• Pins

• Light Sensor

This allows you to detect ambient light.

• LEDs

• Buttons

• Pins

• Light Sensor

This detects the earth's magnetic field, allowing you to detect which direction the micro:bit is facing

• Temperature Sensor

• Accelerometer

• Compass

• Radio

This feature allows you to communicate wirelessly between micro:bits.

• Temperature Sensor

• Accelerometer

• Compass

• Radio

This allows you to connect the micro:bit to your computer via a micro-USB cable, which will power the device and allow you to download programs onto the micro:bit.

• Compass

• Radio

• Bluetooth

• USB Interface

This allows the micro:bit to wirelessly communicate with PCs, Phones, and Tablets.

• Compass

• Radio

• Bluetooth

• USB Interface

This measures the acceleration of your micro:bit; this component senses when the micro:bit is moved.

• Light Sensor

• Temperature Sensor

• Accelerometer

• Compass