Introducing the BBC micro:bit - BBC Make It Digital

[@xxpistonxx7923]

my IT teacher gave me one of these for free just for participating in our school's open evening

[@pixelmontechnology]

Lucky

[@PlayerOfCeleste]

@@pixelmontechnology about to comment that XD

[@TheRBShortz]

Cool

[@onyeenoma]

I randomly got sent one in the mail. When I looked it up to figure out what this is, it says that apparently people in UK get it. Thing is, I'm in Canada lol

[@suyo1462]

the thing is I'm from Hongkong and I got it

[@AidanGamesYT]

Im canadian too but I found one that arrives before Christmas

[@rezmed1144]

Same thing here , Algeria

[@parkbushra3623]

I’m glad I came back to this years after filming it in year 7, probably wouldn’t have been able to handle all these comments showing some sort of bitterness towards the other minorities being used here. You guys really need to chill, it was simply convenient for the BBC to call in local schools to do filming as most of the schools in London. as far as I’m aware of, are filled with minorities. Furthermore, there are PLENTY of shows, trailers, movies and other sources of Media that feature a majority white cast and are far more significant. Are you really going to let some insignificant trailer that’s years old bother you that much? Do white people have to be featured in absolutely everything? Yes, most of the UK is white, but not everyone.

[@Diorden119]

Man, I feel ya. Some people have a rabid obsession with skin colour because it's the only thing they have going for them. Fascist propaganda is incredibly effective against people who feel powerless and seek simple answers in an incredibly complex world.

[@parkbushra3623]

@@Diorden119 Thank you. It reassures me to know that there are people like you out there who thought about the logical reason behind using minorities instead of being super salty about it.

[@xxscascddh3eGamer]

I have it in school i will get it after christmas

[@yangxiaolong8657]

Was it filmed in the UK or in Pakistan?

[@josephkreifelsii6596]

IDK, but at 1:06, I bet she was rocking out to "aaaaaah mahaaahaaalaaaaha amuhaaaaaaaa" or something of the sort

[@engelshemd6655]

can it print '"allaaahuuuakbaaaaaaar" and then explode

[@keepitsimpler]

That is why allah created it in the first place ..... of course.....

[@aryanaaqilles9652]

@@engelshemd6655 Wow. Ok

[@LazDMocan]

I wish my children’s secondary would teach them code , they’ve never heard of micro bit or a raspberry pi

[@joshuaripley7003]

I made a program at school where pressing A displays a happy face, pressing B displays a sad face. Shaking it results in dizzyness of the face and it falls asleep.

[@TraceguyRune]

Now try to build some cool light show patterns.

[@alexanderg.5426]

Not hard at all

[@sneakydalek1632]

Make a pendulum that measures gravity with the micro-bit

[@thenugget3671]

@@sneakydalek1632 kidbrain.exe has stopped

[@sneakydalek1632]

@@thenugget3671 yeah we actually had to do that at school as a project. Rip

[@karlomaroslavac6946]

I CAN BUY THIS?

[@willthethrill180]

Teaching my students how to use this tomorrow. Should be fun!

[@Vazpro444]

How did you get it

[@someonesus46]

I wish I had one of this 😭

[@NathanNuke2555]

I have these but it needs some learning to have actual fun with it

[@mynameiscian8D]

anyone know what the song was in another ad for this?

[@limegreentechnologies8803]

Downtown funk

[@Yetoob8lWuxUQnpAahSqEpYkyZ]

It would be cool if you could program BASIC on this like its old ancestor.

[@TraceguyRune]

No one uses basic anymore. Something like Python or C would be more useful to learn.

[@alexanderg.5426]

@@TraceguyRune java

[@limegreentechnologies8803]

@@TraceguyRune yes, i agree, you can use micropython on it

[@tollyjones1344]

I tried to use the USB to connect it to my computer but the drive doesn't show up, it gets hot and the yellow light doesn't turn on. Why is this?

[@jimharris9394]

Tolly, There are a couple of reasons why this could be happening. 1. You are using a defective/miswired USB cable. Sounds odd, but it does happen. 2. The micro:bit you received was truly defective. Again, unlikely, but it does happen. Did you have a battery attached at the same time? Did you try it with ONLY a battery attached? Let us know what happens!

[@acdi33]

So, like a kid-friendly Arduino?

[@josephkreifelsii6596]

Maybe better in someways. It's go built in LEDs for quit fun.

[@thenugget3671]

Yes, i guess

[@thenugget3671]

@@josephkreifelsii6596 sensors too

[@whydoiexist3896]

@@thenugget3671 what sensors?? Which version?

[@thenugget3671]

@@whydoiexist3896 you have a gyrometer, a thermometer, buttons and some more stuff

Excelente! Gracias...

[@Mrman571]

bro i got this vid on my recommended and i have that device

[@殘月-c9i]

感谢bbc的发明

[@joshuabarbato1566]

Is this used for scratch?

[@vijayakandamwar5218]

Yep

[@316berg]

Chintu from WhiteHatJr can still kick their asses

[@limegreentechnologies8803]

Haha yeah, its too simple these days

Interesting to see a device like this under the BBC branding. Our public broadcast service would probably never even get the idea to make/brand anything more than crappy merch flashlights.

[@limegreentechnologies8803]

Yeah, i agree

[@daveallen6272]

it is part of the BBC Get Digital School program. like the BBC / Acorn program in the 1980s-1990s. schools can get 30 for FREE from the BBC and access online videos and lean from programing experts

[@harrison6020]

i am playing this year

[@neededcow]

this is what our fucking tv license money is paying for then...

[@julesverne6287]

***** I mean, what does this device really add? Most kids have a computer that is infinitely more powerful, expandable, and useful than this watered down microcontroller. Most kids will do maybe a small thing with it, and then it'll be resigned to the drawer of useless tech. The kids that are truly interested will no doubt move on after a day or two to something like an Arduino, or more useful languages like C, or Python etc.

[@julesverne6287]

***** Google GW BASIC. There you go, a fully functional programming language that has both access to a myriad of functions, and is simple to understand. Easy to download, setup, and I'm sure that nowadays, printed material on it is fairly cheap. That's the language I learned first, and I remember the ability to just get a computer to say "hello" amazed me. I still have a few of the old books I used to read on my bookshelf. I'm sure there are more modern forms of BASIC, BBC BASIC of course would have been a good replacement for this device ;) Yes modern hardware might be complex,with parallel processing, modern GPUs, and the many paradigms of modern programming, but only if you introduce that complexity straight away. Now, years later, C++ and Haskell are a godsend for me compared to the rudimentary syntax of GW BASIC. But good old Gee Whiz will always have a place in my heart. Also, I'm 15, so don't imagine I'm some nostalgic old man reliving his early days behind rose tinted glasses... ;P

[@Sarge92]

the microbit uses python also the idea behind products like this is there creativity starters you start a kid off making some little token project like a led badge then let them explore on there own unlike a pc products like this lend to the physical world hey look at this i made hello world apear on my monitor is far less engaging than look at my cool led badge i made

[@SLPRODUCTIONS]

unforgently yes, why cant they spend it on goodshows instead

[@harrysoemyint7207]

Powerful teaching tools.

[@ConexSpot]

Nice Video... thanks...

[@thvtz]

this is very helpful

[@loganritt3805]

had a mad idea of using this to control a 2 step rev limiter

[@Bolt2strike]

Outs a cool idea, but can it run Crysis 3? On a more serious note, is it protected from static? Because although not too common static electricity can short circuit electrical components/computers.

[@Sarge92]

i dont think static has been a issue for quite a while tbh ive seen tons of bareboard pcbs that never seem to have a issue with static the closest i saw was arduinos give random analogue readings if you touch there pins but thats about it

[@limegreentechnologies8803]

Yeah, although people have proven static isnt that bad, im still kinda scared it will fry my electronics

[@daniel-stefan]

Great tip!! Thank you!

[@HeathenGeek]

was this filmed in india?

[@mate5075]

Maybe

[@mbogomahad3125]

Amazing

[@ZomBabeZoe]

My 5 year old wants one,lol

[@TraceguyRune]

Don't show him it. He'll just forget about it and move onto wanting something else.

[@selfraisingsugar898]

Mine isn't even turning on

[@Jake-wz7wy]

I didn't even get one

[@josephkreifelsii6596]

Whaaaaaat? They didn't ship this out to the whole world.... You have to buy them on Amazon

[@OhFishyFish]

This is a seriously diverse school, good job BBC!

[@cryptocsguy9282]

I must be the only adult who wanted this 😂. I bought one so I can get a job teaching kids how to code but I had an idea 💡 to see if I can mess about with it using C or ARM assembly language & get beyond the constraints of the high level programming software that's put in place to make it more kid friendly 🤔

[@cong1393]

The music background is like a dumb-down version of 'Uptown Funk'

[@josephkreifelsii6596]

it's the same song. They just didn't use the singing parts

[@indiakilo6684]

In those days yonder I had do make do with the BBC Micro and mastered it. However, it was a mere shadow against today's micro:bit. I'd have been called a witch and probably burnt at the snake if I'd invented something like the micro:bit when I was younger. Ha ha!

[@limegreentechnologies8803]

Yeah, i feel like the equipment for learning coding these days is too easy. It doesn't hardly teach you any problem solving. Its all just there, with something like arduino you have to mess with libraries and downloads and although it takes a bit at least you have to solve problems

[@nicksyoutubeaccount]

🔥🐍

[@limegreentechnologies8803]

@celery7810 not the problem i was referencing, but 8 months later i have a different view and agree with your opinion

[@joacogg_yt]

Here In Uruguay I bought one in Internet and i'm really enjoying (idk if I spelled it well) it!

[@wotdoesthisbuttondo]

It's all a bit clock kid isn't it?

[@xxscascddh3eGamer]

And i love it

[@aarondoubert2635]

Just the abuse tho that pcb, so traumatic.

[@Kiarock3]

Quarantine check

[@Yetoob8lWuxUQnpAahSqEpYkyZ]

kek BBC Micro had a baby.

[@bagel8976]

Dose anyone now a link where you can buy a micro bit for under 30$ and have come by.........2020-11-21,22, or 23

[@madaboutpokemon9182]

Awsome

[@radtech246]

Check out our video on the micro:bit? :)

[@陸俊銘6C13]

nice

[@Jake-wz7wy]

is it bad that my school haven't got them yet

[@xxscascddh3eGamer]

TEA N CRUMPETZ no not realy

[@BoogsterSU2]

Dumbed down version of Raspberry Pi.

[@gunsrus123]

Not really... Its more like an ardinuo for kids.

[@Sarge92]

what can a arduino do that a pi cant?

[@filozof71]

Ardiuino could be too hard for them.

[@yagzefedemirel3934]

Sarge use 5 volt logic :)

[@josephkreifelsii6596]

No, this can't be compared to the Pi... More closer to Arduino.

[@olliex4569]

I was excited until I realized that this basically uses scratch

[@mistythecat3050]

It doesn’t have to tho

[@limegreentechnologies8803]

No its doesn't, get educated

[@HayleyWilkes-b9f]

❤

[@0opsyt]

Gmod tool gun creation

[@vedrank1]

Typical British school with typical British kids. Welcome to the future. #DefendEurope

[@Itachi21x]

top kek

[@jaynepenney7560]

7m1

[@AnonymousMultimedia]

You’re a television broadcaster BBC, Why do you make your own mini computers? I mean!, Look at what Ardruino’s doing.

[@jimharris9394]

Why? Because the BBC has a mandatory educational role as part of its role as a broadcaster. Unlike other countries - the U.S. being a prime example - the BBC is actually and legally required to operate in a way that is truly "in the public interest". A lot of what the BBC does is intended to be educational, even if it doesn't involve direct broadcasting of television programs. The micro:bit, Arduino, Raspberry Pi, (etc.), all fill different needs. The micro:bit was designed, first of all, to be complete in itself, requiring nothing other than something to program it - which can be done with a smartphone, tablet, iPad, or laptop. It was designed to be cheap enough to "give away" and if one gets destroyed by accident, no big loss - especially when ordered in quantity. It's supposed to be able to be stuffed into a shirt-pocket, batteries and all. And most important of all, it was designed to give "kids" an opportunity to mess with, program, play, and have fun with a computer-like device that would help them learn that today's products aren't just "magic in a box" There are real components, real programs, real designers and programmers that all have to work together to make something as simple as a micro:bit, or as complex as a rocket mission to Mars, work the way it is supposed to. The Arduino can do very little on its own - it needs to be hooked up to ***something*** to be useful - a shield, a proto-board with wires and components, whatever. The 'Pi needs a mouse, keyboard and monitor, (at least at the beginning), to make it work. Likewise, the 'Pi is designed for a much more advanced audience than the micro:bit - it's essentially a credit-card sized Linux "desktop". It's not something you can throw into your pocket or backpack, take it to your friends and play with it. All three do different - but equally valuable - jobs. I have several of each of them and they all have a treasured place in my lab. Though, I have to admit that the micro:bit, (and things like the GiggleBot), out-cute the 'Pi or Arduino any day of the week!

[@joanaisabelcarceres3779]

Is microbit too small then ardino or what?

[@kezzie40]

I would like know as do many other parents whom Home Educate, why is the BBC ignoring our requests for the micro bit. Because we have decided to home educated doesn't mean we don't take our children's education seriously.

[@Sarge92]

you can buy them in electronics stores

[@jdsflk2792]

I think an Arduino is better then this. (But this is just my opinion.)

[@filozof71]

This is better for learning because there are many thing out of the box. What can you do with only Arduino?

[@TraceguyRune]

Pin 13 flashing patterns

[@mrvishpatel]

Cool

[@londonsfinest3117]

I feel discriminated there was one white person in this advertisement.

[@qryptc3867]

three

[@juld3h]

You don't know what discrimination is idiot

[@Diorden119]

Boo hoo

[@bakuya99]

Mean while in america here is a book you can't keep it and its outdated oh and these other schools are giving out Ipads

[@TraceguyRune]

Lies. Maybe you should move to America and see for yourself how bad the education system is

[@Diorden119]

@@TraceguyRune That's what he was saying.

[@sovietbear3024]

Cute toy, but for the love of god don't tell kids they can put that in their pocket. ESD would fry it and they'd have to buy a new one soon after.

[@jimharris9394]

It's not as bad as you think. If you look at the datasheets for the main components that reach the edge connectors, they all have some kind of built in ESD suppression. It's intended to be dirt-cheap, essentially a throw-away if it gets damaged. Additionally, the designers anticipated that it would be damaged by mishandling, (i.e. Being stepped on, run over by a bicycle, etc), long before ESD became an issue. And yes, it comes in a small ESD bag that the kids can use to store it. One last thing:. It's an educational "toy". Part of the education should be on proper ESD handling - insofar as smaller kids can understand and do. That, and its inherent ESD resistance, should be enough to provide the necessary protection, for at least long enough to out-grow it.

[@filozof71]

Oh and about this mulutikuli environment - learn them to cut their the nails. Firts things first.

[@letsrock9921]

Too simple to operate this....

[@Offensive_Username]

I'm sure this thing will be useful to those kids that end up doing labour work because programming computers is too complicated for them.

[@TraceguyRune]

I disagree. Children in poor places seem to do a better job at programming than people in first world countries.

[@sovietbear3024]

@@TraceguyRune Most of those kids teach themselves. Most people in thirdworld countries expect to learn that shit in college. You gotta start kids early on CS for it to stick well.

[@SuperDeadknife]

the microbit is actually aweful

[@limegreentechnologies8803]

Why? Give a reason maybe before making a statement like that

[@kocianovahanka]

micro:bit is made for Pakistan childern?

[@StuartHallman]

Is this is a representation of a British school? What a pity. England is now a SHC.