Microbit | Microcontroller |
Blockly | LED |
Sensor | Bluetooth |
Buttons | Compass |
An integrated circuit that contains a processor core, memory, and programmable input/output peripherals. | A pocket-sized programmable computer designed for education and learning programming concepts. |
Light Emitting Diode, a semiconductor light source commonly used in Microbit for displaying information. | A visual programming language commonly used with Microbit for creating code by connecting blocks. |
A wireless technology standard for exchanging data over short distances, often used for communication with Microbit. | A device that detects and responds to some type of input from the physical environment, commonly used with Microbit. |
A sensor that detects the direction in which the Microbit is pointing, providing a compass functionality. | Physical input controls on the Microbit board that can be programmed to trigger specific actions. |
Accelerometer | Breakout Board |
Headers | |
A board that attaches to the MicroBit to allow for additional components to be connected. | A sensor that measures acceleration forces, commonly used on Microbit for detecting movement and orientation. |
Connectors on the breakout board that allow easy attachment of jumper wires to various points on the board. | |