Overview
Find out more about the features of your BBC micro:bit
New micro:bit with sound
Original micro:bit
Features on the front
Your BBC micro:bit has a wide range of features for you to explore. Find out more about each of the numbered features below.
Original micro:bit
New micro:bit with sound
1. Buttons
2. LED display & light sensor
3. Pins - GPIO
4. Pin - 3 volt power
5. Pin - Ground
6. Touch logo - new
7. Microphone LED - new
Features on the back
Original micro:bit
New micro:bit with sound
1. Radio & Bluetooth antenna
2. Processor & temperature sensor
3. Compass
4. Accelerometer
5. Pins
6. Micro USB socket
7. Single yellow LED
8. Reset button
9. Battery socket
10. USB interface chip
11. Speaker - new
12. Microphone - new
13. Red power LED - new
14. Yellow USB LED - new
15. Reset & power button - new
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