{"product_id":"micro-bit-electronic-badge","title":"micro:bit Electronic Badge","description":"\u003ch5\u003emicro:bit Electronic Badge\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eShowcase yourself or an event! \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoin the movement. At \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/micro-bit-live-california-presentations-and-photos-now-available\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003emicro:bit LIVE California (Nov 6-7, 2025\u003c\/a\u003e) hosted by Parallax in Rocklin, we created an electronic badge — a wearable piece of tech that symbolizes the hands-on learning, creativity, and community-spirit of the micro:bit world. The badge isn’t just a keepsake—it’s a working, programmable gadget built with educational purpose. The badge is available for yourself or your large-scale events! Obtain the code from our downloads page for displaying your name, playing games, along with drivers for the two joysticks. Visit our YouTube channel for short videos of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/McTzVyCymlY\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eBreakout\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/WXtGTr5KSs0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eBitmapping with a Race Car\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/ShRITUDETjM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eAstroRun\u003c\/a\u003e (code is published for all of these under Downloads)! \u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplay images on the OLED with micro:bit Python code, in different font sizes, putting real creativity into your hands\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo joysticks, one on either side, for gaming or positioning a cursor or pong paddle\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSleek, badge-style form factor—designed to be worn, displayed, or used as a stem learning tool; mount the include lanyard and hang it from your neck\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReady for coding: pop in your micro:bit, flash custom animations, messages or sensor-triggers\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvent-exclusive design: originally created for micro:bit LIVE California—ideal for educators, students, makers, and micro:bit enthusiasts\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect as a classroom starter, giveaway prize, maker-fair tool, or swag item that truly embodies “learning by doing”\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy you’ll love it:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis badge captures the energy of gathering together to explore physical computing and digital creation. At that live event educators and leaders joined us to share ideas, code together, and push boundaries. The badge is a tangible reminder of any experience where it is provided—while also being a flexible learning tool you can use year-round in your classroom or maker space.\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse-cases:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand out to participants at a school tech day or micro:bit club\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse as a student reward: “You earned your badge—now code it!”\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTinker it during hack-sessions, demos, Make Faires\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplay it at your desk or educator library as a conversation-starter\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrate it into your curriculum: badge meets classroom, coding meets inspiration\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded in the box:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectronic badge board (micro:bit compatible)\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParallax lanyard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: micro:bit and battery holder not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eResource Links\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learn.parallax.com\/microbit\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFree micro:bit Curriculum from Parallax\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/microbit.org\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMicro:bit Educational Foundation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53397227471157,"sku":"32740","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1015\/6307\/2821\/files\/0b410a83-badge-w-mbit.jpg?v=1787781845","url":"https:\/\/shop.parallax.com\/products\/micro-bit-electronic-badge","provider":"Parallax Inc","version":"1.0","type":"link"}