The BBC micro:bit is now up for pre-order from a number of retailers. I've checked the likes of The Pi Hut and Kitronic who's delivery charges are popping this little gem to up and above £17.50 (starter kit).
It has free delivery and returns from the Microsoft Store.
The pre-orders (for July delivery) are only available in the UK so far, but Farnell element14 hopes for international sales in the future.
Top comments
daze24
13 Jun 165#6
can it play chuckie egg? where does the 5 1/4" floppy go?
ollie87
13 Jun 164#20
You've just described every single hobby ever.
Some people like different things to you, who would've guessed that?!
lumsdot
14 Jun 163#91
jamgin
13 Jun 163#59
Questions for DellB0y the 'programmer' :
1. What is hex for decimal 256?
2. Name one opcode from the z80 processor instruction set.
3. Name a sort algorithm.
4. Name key people associated with the C programming language.
5. What does EEPROM stand for?
6. How much memory did the ZX80 ship with?
Good luck
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BuzzDuraband
13 Jun 162#1
The BBC micro:bit is a pocket-sized computer that you can code, customise, and control to bring your digital ideas, games, and apps to life. Each element is completely programmable via easy-to-use software on a dedicated website that can be accessed from a PC, tablet, or mobile. The BBC micro:bit go is a complete set containing all the parts and four inspirational ideas to get started with the BBC micro:bit.
Each BBC micro:bit go contains 1 BBC micro:bit in one of four random colours (red, yellow, blue, or green), USB cable, battery holder, 2 AAA batteries, and a Quick Start Guide.
reindeer333
13 Jun 163#2
This looks interesting, great to see that more companies are now encouraging programming :smiley: Heat added :smiley:
Pokemon_Nr_0815
13 Jun 16#3
Hot +2! Nice deal.
Walgeon
13 Jun 16#4
Thanks. I ordered the starter pack.
androidavis
13 Jun 16#5
This is being given out free to all school kids between a certain age range apparently. Around the ages of 10-12 years old, perhaps year 7, from October. Already comes with an accelerometer and compass too.
daze24
13 Jun 165#6
can it play chuckie egg? where does the 5 1/4" floppy go?
DellB0y
13 Jun 162#7
What you're using right now is of way more use than this thing.. i think the market is losing sight of whats worth messing around with tbh
wild_quinine to DellB0y
13 Jun 161#9
Really? You're telling me I can fly my desktop computer at 100m underneath a 2 pound quadcopter? Amazing!
nathankw to DellB0y
13 Jun 16#13
Or course the computer I'm using is more useful than a microbit. It also costs 30 times as much, won't fit in my pocket and isn't something I'd let me 7 year old daughter do what she wants with.
The isn't a replacement for a computer: it's a fun programmable toy - a fraction of the price of Lego Mindstorms and other similar toys. I can't wait to get it!
JoeSpur
13 Jun 16#8
Great to see more companies are now encouraging us to use Kodi more like :laughing::laughing::laughing:
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Opening post
It has free delivery and returns from the Microsoft Store.
The pre-orders (for July delivery) are only available in the UK so far, but Farnell element14 hopes for international sales in the future.
Top comments
Some people like different things to you, who would've guessed that?!
1. What is hex for decimal 256?
2. Name one opcode from the z80 processor instruction set.
3. Name a sort algorithm.
4. Name key people associated with the C programming language.
5. What does EEPROM stand for?
6. How much memory did the ZX80 ship with?
Good luck
All comments (107)
Each BBC micro:bit go contains 1 BBC micro:bit in one of four random colours (red, yellow, blue, or green), USB cable, battery holder, 2 AAA batteries, and a Quick Start Guide.
The isn't a replacement for a computer: it's a fun programmable toy - a fraction of the price of Lego Mindstorms and other similar toys. I can't wait to get it!