WSAL18644 – Micro – bit V2/en
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Summary
The BBC micro:bit V2 is a pocket-sized programming environment for beginners. The second generation adds an upgraded processor, a built-in speaker and microphone, and a touch-sensitive logo.
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Technical overview
- Second-generation board with an upgraded processor compared to the first version.
- Built-in speaker and microphone enable audio experiments without external components.
- Touch-sensitive logo acts as an additional input channel alongside the physical A/B buttons.
- Supports common interfaces such as SPI, UART, I2C, AD and PWM signals.
- Can connect via USB to Windows and Apple computers as well as mobile devices.
- Web USB functionality is only supported on Windows 8 or later; older systems may show a driver error.
Notes and version constraints
- No specific commands or code examples are given in the source; exact commands require manufacturer documentation.
- Driver issue with Web USB on older Windows versions requires manual driver installation or system update.
- Compatibility with certain peripherals (e.g., servo drivers, motor controllers) is not documented in this text and must be verified separately.
Source and revision record
- Micro:bit V2 - Waveshare Wiki
- Source revision: 68909
- Captured: 2026-09-01T03:36:26+00:00
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