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BBC micro bit go un-boxing

The BBC micro bit 

A while ago I attended Hacksoton which is a hack day in Southampton, UK. It was a great day and I got to see and hear new and interesting technology (I would recommend for children and developers in the area). One of these technologies was the BBC Micro bit .

What is it for? 

Its designed to get children into coding, you can use python, javascript or block editors. I loved them so much that I decided to get myself one as it can also be used with raspberry pi. So below is a video of me opening my micro bit go and I hope to do many exciting projects in the upcoming year and will be writing up about them so keep an eye out!



What would you like to see with the micro bit?

let me know in the comments below.

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