The micro:bit has been developed for anyone aged 8+ and covers learning from primary to secondary school. Even though this is the recommended age, anyone can code using a micro:bit.

Once you’re finished your coding, click the button to download the code and plug your micro:bit into your computer. Then drag and drop the hex file from downloads to the micro:bit. Done!” ...

Learning to Code with micro:bit - Lesson Five. ... So, now we have combined our knowledge of conditions in lesson three with radio in lesson four to make an even more advanced coding project.

I explored how the micro:bit v2's new capabilities could be used to play out some hit tunes. Piecing together tone blocks of various lengths, I was able to put together recognisable snippets from ...

A new book – “Coding with the micro:bit – Create Cool Programming Projects” – teaches children how to use the BBC micro:bit. Update: The book has now been published, with an updated title After ...

I loaded the code onto my micro:bit and here's what happened: The 1,2 square lit up as expected. I had done some (very basic) coding. Business Insider/James Cook ...

The BBC micro:bit computer has finally been unveiled, after the release date was put back twice. Over the next few weeks, around one million of them will be sent into schools, to be distributed to ...

The Micro Bit is just the tip of the BBC's new initiative, however. The organisation is developing classroom resources under its Bitesize and School Report brands, as well as a slate of events to ...

Pocket-sized computer micro:bit is being updated for the first time since 2016 with the latest technology to help children code. The device is now four times faster and includes a built-in speaker ...

Before we code using a computer, let's see how clear our instructions can be by completing the "unplugged challenge" below. Try this out at home What you will need: Pens/pencils, paper ...