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Get to Know the BBC Micro:bit

Get to Know the BBC Micro:bit

Wolfram Donat

By Wolfram Donat

Wolfram Donat

Wolfram Donat is a graduate of the University of Alaska Anchorage, with a B.S. degree in Computer Engineering. Along with interests in robotics, computer vision, and embedded systems, his general technological interests and Internet expertise serve to make him an extremely eclectic programmer.

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It’s time we gave the micro:bit an in-depth look, and showcase what exactly this impressive little device is capable of doing for you.

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New BBC Micro:bit Is Free for Preteens in the UK

New BBC Micro:bit Is Free for Preteens in the UK

By Alasdair Allan

Alasdair Allan

Alasdair Allan is a scientist, author, hacker and tinkerer, who is spending a lot of his time thinking about the Internet of Things. In the past he has mesh networked the Moscone Center, caused a U.S. Senate hearing, and contributed to the detection of what was—at the time—the most distant object yet discovered.

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Earlier today the BBC announced the final design of its Micro:bit. Based around an ARM core, the board will be given to every 11 or 12 year old child across the UK, for free.

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