Coding with the micro:bit - Create Cool Programming Projects: The QuestKids children's series (In Easy Steps - The QuestKids)

Aldred, Dan

ISBN 10: 1787910008 / ISBN 13: 9781787910003

Published by In Easy Steps Limited, 2024

Seller Inventory # 9781787910003

Synopsis:

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!

1. The 99 game
2. Heads or tails
3. Steady hand game
4. Temperature display
5. LED control
6. Trespasser alarm
7. Fortune teller
8. Compass
9. Radio communication
10. 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!

About the Author:

Dan Aldred is a Computer Science teacher and a freelance resource writer and hacker. He has championed the use of the Raspberry Pi as a tool for learning and creativity and is a Raspberry Pi Certified educator. Dan led the winning team of students for the first Astro Pi competition, whose code is now orbiting Earth aboard the ISS. Dan has authored a set of international micro:bit teaching resources with ARM and hacked Scratch with a Microsoft Kinnect for an open evening at school and invited all the students to dance. Dan currently resides in the UK. Dan runs the TeCoEd website (www.tecoed.co.uk) and also a YouTube channel. 

Bibliographic Details

Title: Coding with the micro:bit - Create Cool ...
Publisher: In Easy Steps Limited
Publication Date: 2024
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: New