Product Overview
A short official micro:bit cable for power and data between a computer and your micro:bit.
Key Features
| Feature | Benefit |
|---|---|
| USB-A to micro-USB | Fits standard computer USB ports |
| USB 2.0 data | Program the micro:bit as well as power it |
| Short 0.3 m length | No tangles on the desk |
Applications
| Application Area | Example Projects |
|---|---|
| Primary & secondary school | First coding lessons with blocks and Python |
| Science | Measuring temperature, light, sound and motion |
| Games | Reaction timers, step counters and quiz buzzers |
| Robotics | Controlling rovers and servo projects |
| Wearables | Battery-powered badges and name tags |
Benefits
Built for learning
The micro:bit ecosystem is designed around classroom use, with free editors and lesson plans online.
Nothing extra to install
Code is written in a browser and copied to the micro:bit over USB.
Grows with the learner
Start with blocks, move to Python, then add breakouts, batteries and robots.
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Connectors | USB-A plug to Micro-USB (Micro-B) plug |
| Data rate | USB 2.0, up to 480 Mb/s |
| Length | 0.3 m |
| Colour | Green |
Why Choose This Product?
It’s a short, tidy cable sized for the micro:bit — ideal for classrooms where long cables get tangled.
Beginner Use Cases
- Download your first program to the micro:bit
- Power the micro:bit from a laptop
- Copy a MakeCode .hex file
Professional Use Cases
- Deliver school computing curricula
- Run teacher training sessions
- Build low-cost data loggers for science labs
- Prototype simple wearable ideas
Build Your micro:bit Kit
- BBC micro:bit V2 — the board itself.
- Battery Holder (2× AAA) with switch — for projects away from the computer.
- USB-A or USB-C to micro-USB cable — for programming.
- Edge Connector Breakout Board — access every pin on a breadboard.
- Micro:Rover Robot Car Kit — turn it into a robot.

