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Introduction to the BBC Micro:bit
I certainly hope that you have read the preface and the table of contents, which provide a fair idea about our journey into the amazing world of the BBC Micro:bit (also written as Micro:bit or Micro Bit). This introductory chapter will warm you up for the upcoming exciting journey into the vast world of the Micro:bit. The road ahead is full of interesting concepts and projects. It is always a good idea to prepare well for the journey ahead, and this chapter will accomplish that.
We will explore the following topics in this chapter:
- The history of the Micro:bit
- The specifications of Micro:bit V1 and Micro:bit V2
- Powering up the Micro:bit
- Breakout boards
- Fritzing to create circuit diagrams
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