The Raspberry Pi is the best way to learn coding, right? Not for everyone. For younger makers something like the micro:bit may be more accessible than our favorite single board computer? The micro:bit was announced in 2015 and while it may not have seen the same level of success as the Raspberry Pi, it is a viable alternative for education and parents looking to help their children learn coding. An improved second version of micro:bit was released in 2020 and while the two look similar, version two introduced an onboard speaker, microphone and an extra touch input.
Cytron’s Reka:Bit is an interesting expansion board that works with both versions of the micro:bit. Being an expansion board it comes with a plethora of connection options, we can connect motors, servos, and sensors with no soldering. Onboard WS2812B NeoPixels provide an immediate means to make something cool, and from…
