SENSORS AND DATA

MICROBIT THERMOSTAT

Microbit Thermostat Activity

In this activity, you'll create a simple thermostat program using the micro:bit's temperature sensor. Your program will show different images based on whether it's too hot, too cold, or just right.

What You'll Need

BBC micro:bit
New project at https://python.microbit.org/v/3

The Challenge

Create a program that:

Reads the current temperature from the micro:bit
Shows different images based on the temperature:
- Down arrow if it's too hot
- Up arrow if it's too cold
- Smiling face if it's in the right range

Getting Started

Here's the basic structure of your program:

from microbit import *

# Define your temperature thresholds here

while True:

# Get the current temperature

temp = temperature()

# Your code here:

# Show the appropriate image based on the temperature

# Add a delay to prevent too rapid updates

sleep(1000)

Hints

The Image class has pre-defined images you can use
Use if, elif, and else statements to check the temperature against your thresholds
You can use display.show() to display an image

Extensions

Once your basic thermostat is working, try these challenges:

Display the current temperature when a button is pressed
Display temperature or indicators in a different way. E.g. a rising and falling bar
Play a warning tone when the temperature is outside of the right range

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