About the micro:bit

microbit from the front and the back

The central processing unit (CPU) for the micro:bit is the Nordic nRF51822 and it controls all functionality offered by the micro:bit.

On board the micro:bit there is already:

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Nordic nRF51822

The central processing unit of the micro:bit, the nRF51822, controls and drives all functionality on the micro:bit.

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NXP MAG3110

The MAG3110 magnetometer is used in conjunction with with the 3-axis accelerometer (MMA8653) to create an e-compass.

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NXP MMA8653

The MMA8653 accelerometer provides orientation and acceleration information of the micro:bit.

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