micro:bit and Microcontroller Development Board Workshop Resources

BBC Micro:bit

Micro:bit getting started

Buy on Amazon

     The Invent to Learn Guide to the micro:bit

Micro:bit software options

Other stuff to buy (for our workshops & beyond)

More micro:bit resources

A New Block-based Programming Environment (Alpha version – try it out!)

The Circuit Playground Express

Micro:bit and micro:bit add-on board suppliers and vendors

  • Sparkfun Electronics – Specializes in hobbyist electronic components, tools, and kits. Sparkfun micro:bit boards and add-ons. Ask for educator discounts.
  • Adafruit – Unique and Fun DIY Electronics and Kits. Check the Young Engineers section for selections that are whimsical and fun. Ask for educator discounts.
  • Robotshop – All your robot needs in one place. Robots for home, school, and professional use, plus drones, wearable technology, kits, toys, parts, and apps.
  • PiMoroni – “Tech Treasures” abound from this UK based vendor for Raspberry Pi, micro:bit, and other microcontrollers, plus kits, accessories, and tools. The name? It stands for Pirate-Monkey-Robot-Ninja, of course.
  • Kitronik – Makes and sells electronic project kits for micro:bit, e-textiles, robotics, and other maker needs. UK-based.
  • (Australia) Education Technology Specialists. Micro:bits, add-on boards, and related products.

Hummingbird Bit Robotics

Software for Hummingbird Bit

Download the Bluebird Connector

Hummingbird project ideas

Tutorials for using multiple Hummingbird Bits or micro:bits with a Hummingbird Bit, including cool ideas for a rover and calibrating the compass.

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Veteran educator Dr. Gary Stager is co-author of Invent To Learn — Making, Tinkering, and Engineering in the Classroom and the founder of the Constructing Modern Knowledge summer institute. He led professional development in the world’s first 1:1 laptop schools and designed one of the oldest online graduate school programs. Learn more about Gary here.

1 Comment on “micro:bit and Microcontroller Development Board Workshop Resources

  1. Hey Gary
    This looks exciting. I would love to chat with you about this. Do you need a class in Inner City Los Angeles to try this out? Please give a call or write back. My email is drlaurie23@gmail.com Thank you. I am excited to hear from you. Sincerely,Dr. Laurie Walters