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5.Preparations:
5.1Background Information about Micro:bit
( 1 )What is Micro:bit?
Micro:bit is an open source hardware platform based on the ARM
architecture launched by British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) together
with ARM, Barclays, element14, Microsoft and other institutions. The core
device is a 32-bit Arm Cortex-M4 with FPU micro-processing.
Though it is just the size of a credit card, the Micro:bit main board is
equipped with loads of components,including a 5*5 LED dot matrix, 2
programmable buttons, an accelerometer, a compass, a thermometer, a
touch-sensitive logo and a MEMS microphone, a Bluetooth module of low
energy, and a buzzer and others. Thus, it also boasts multiple functions.
The buzzer built in the other side of the board makes playing all kinds of
sound possible without any external equipment. The golden fingers and
3*40mm Screwdriver
M1.2*5mm Round Head
Self-tapping Screw
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