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The [https://www.microbit.co.uk '''BBC micro:bit'''] is a hand-held, fully programmable computer being distributed to schools across the UK and can enthuse children about computer programming.


The [https://www.microbit.co.uk '''BBC micro:bit'''] has its own built-in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnetometer '''Compass'''] ''(so it knows which way it is going)'', [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Accelerometer '''Accelerometer'''] ''(to sense actions such as shaking, tilting and free-fall)'', '''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet Internet] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bluetooth Bluetooth] Connectivity''' and 3 large connectors which can be used to control things or receive information from [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sensor '''Sensors'''].


Control programs can be downloaded or users can write their own on their laptop or mobile phone and transfer them to the [https://www.microbit.co.uk '''BBC micro:bit''']


The [https://www.microbit.co.uk '''BBC micro:bit'''] can be used for all sorts of applications, from robots to musical instruments – the possibilities are endless.


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