Coding with the micro:bit – Create Cool Programming Projects introduces you to the hardware and software features of the BBC micro:bit, including the built-in microphone, speaker, and touch sensor added in micro:bit version 2. You’ll learn new skills such as how to code your micro:bit to play music, send messages, display pictures, and detect light.
Getting started: This section gives you a tour of the micro:bit and gets you started with coding your first program.Basics: Here, you’ll learn to display images and text on the micro:bit’s LED grid. Inputs: This section shows you how to work with the input systems on the micro:bit, like the buttons, the accelerometer, and the light sensor. Once you’ve mastered these skills, the book guides you through 10 exciting projects, including a temperature sensor, simple interactive games, and even an alarm system!
- The 99 game
- Heads or tails
- Steady hand game
- Temperature display
- LED control
- Trespasser alarm
- Fortune teller
- Compass
- Radio communication
- Bag alarm
Each project has been designed to work with both versions of the micro:bit.
You’ll find “Try This” sections that suggest other ways for you to try out your new knowledge. These ideas will inspire you to build your own projects with the micro:bit.
So whether you’re a coding newbie, or you think you know it all, grab your micro:bit and let’s get coding!
