Day 1 Part 2: Introduction to Microbit and Electronics

https://makecode.microbit.org/

Powering Microbit

Out-of -the box experience

Downloading code from Chromebook:

Basic blocks:

• Flashing Hearts

• Using Pause function to control delay

• Show String

Inputs

• Display sensor values for light and temperature

• On button press- show value

• On Shake- beep

Advanced

• Read and display analog value on pin( 0 to 3V= 0 to 1053)

• If/else statements- if button pushed, play a tune

• If/else statements- sensor values- beep if value exceeded

• Using Dragontail and Breadboard to access additional pins

• If value exceeded- Set Pin 2 High

Pins

• Microbit Pins- Digital write( 0 or 1)

• Analog Read( 0 to 3V= 0 to 1053)