BBC Micro Bit will complement Raspberry Pi not compete with it

'Personal coding device' will be given to one million British schoolchildren in the autumn, with the hope of stimulating their interest in computer programming

The BBC's new Micro Bit programmable device is designed to complement computers like the Raspberry Pi rather than compete with them, according to people involved with the project.

The broadcaster is planning to give one million units of the device away in the autumn as part of its Make It Digital initiative, including one for every child in year seven of the British education system - ie 11-12 year-olds.

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