If you are supporting blind or visually impaired students, you could print this tactile resource so they can independently read a labelled graphic of both sides of the micro:bit V2, to discover what components are available. This resource uses English Grade 1 braille which is suitable for beginners.
Creating a tactile resource
This graphic was designed to be printed onto swell paper to create a tactile resource, using a thermal printer. The coloured text labels are designed to stay flat, while the braille labels will become raised. It may be possible to use the same file with a braille embosser or tactile graphic display, but this has not been tested. You should use the PDF file for the best printing result.
Editing this file
If you want to edit the poster, for example to translate or modify the labels, you can use the Powerpoint or SVG files. You will need to install a Braille font on your computer to use this file. The "Swell Braille" font is freely available and was used for creating this PDF poster. The coloured text labels use the “Helvetica LT Std” font.
Related content
This text-based tour of the micro:bit helps a student to explore the micro:bit’s hardware by touch whilst listening to the written description with a screen reader.
For sighted students, you may find this annotated micro:bit poster helpful.