| Keyword | Definition |
|---|---|
| accelerometer | an input sensor which can detect motion or the direction of gravity |
| button | a switch that can be pushed to trigger events in a program |
| compass | an input sensor which can detect which way the microbit is facing |
| input | sensors or devices which can measure or read data into a program |
| microbit | programmable computer which can read inputs and control outputs |
| program | step by step instructions which can be run on a computer |
| radio | a device which can be used to send and receive data to and from other microbits |
| touch pin | an input device which can detect when someone touches a certain part of the microbit |