Embedded Files
Objectives: Students will learn:
What is a Microbit?
Inputs and Outputs
MakeCode Integrated Development Environment
Naming and Saving Programs
Downloading programs to the MicroBit, and importing Hex files
The Out-of-the-box experience demo program
First Program: Flashing Hearts
Science Buddies-How to use a Microbit -Video Series
https://www.sciencebuddies.org/science-fair-projects/references/how-to-use-a-micro-bit
Adafruit Learning Center- Microbit
https://learn.adafruit.com/category/micro-bit
14-week Intro to CS Curriculum
https://makecode.microbit.org/courses/csintro
MakeCode
MakeCode
Naming and Saving Programs:
Naming and Saving Programs:
Programs should be given a short name that describes what they do, such as motor test.
Programs should be given a short name that describes what they do, such as motor test.
If you are creating multiple iterations of a given program, use the same name, but add a version number, such as motortest1, motortest2, Microetc.
If you are creating multiple iterations of a given program, use the same name, but add a version number, such as motortest1, motortest2, Microetc.
Programs should be saved in a folder and uploaded to Google Drive.
Programs should be saved in a folder and uploaded to Google Drive.
First Steps/Short Video Tutorials
First Steps/Short Video Tutorials
Naming and saving Hex files
Naming and saving Hex files
Downloading code to the MicroBit:
Downloading code to the MicroBit:
(1) CLICK DISK ICON TO SAVE WITH A MEANINGFUL NAME
(1) CLICK DISK ICON TO SAVE WITH A MEANINGFUL NAME
(2) DRAG DOWNLOADED FILE TO DESKTOP
(2) DRAG DOWNLOADED FILE TO DESKTOP
(3) DRAG HEX FILE ONTO MICROBIT ICON
(3) DRAG HEX FILE ONTO MICROBIT ICON
(4) SAVE FILE INTO FOLDER(UPLOAD TO GOOGLE DRIVE)
(4) SAVE FILE INTO FOLDER(UPLOAD TO GOOGLE DRIVE)
Downloading files using a Chromebook:
Downloading files using a Chromebook:
Download----->Show in folder----> drag hex file to Microbit
Download----->Show in folder----> drag hex file to Microbit
OPTION 2: PAIR, THEN DOWNLOAD DIRECTLY TO MICROBIT- FASTER, BUT DOES NOT SAVE COPY TO COMPUTER
OPTION 2: PAIR, THEN DOWNLOAD DIRECTLY TO MICROBIT- FASTER, BUT DOES NOT SAVE COPY TO COMPUTER
Importing Hex files into MakeCode Editor:
Importing Hex files into MakeCode Editor:
Go to makecode.microbit.org-- click on import-->Import File---->Choose File---->, browse to hex file--->Open
Go to makecode.microbit.org-- click on import-->Import File---->Choose File---->, browse to hex file--->Open
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