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Re: [LUG] more on the Micro:Bit

 

On Tue, 22 Mar 2016 10:06:35 +0000, Tom <madtom1999@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
>>  
>Its got compas,bluetooth and 3d accelerometer so probably!
>https://www.microbit.co.uk/device
>Not sure how much they will sell for but I'm guessing around Â5 so
>with a PiZero you've got one hell of a setup for Â10!

I suppose they may meet a need for a simpler device than the Pi but I
do wonder why the BBC feels the need to spend our money on this kind of
thing?

As far as the price goes I just got a bag of NodeMCU's from China for Â3
each and they have Wi-Fi so I guess these should be pretty cheap. 

Kevin

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