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Step Counter
Step Counter
Program a MicroBit to act as a step counter and keep track of your fitness by using the code below. Visit the MicroBit website to see a breakdown tutorial of the code used to make this possible.
When you have finished your script, test it. You should demonstrate your working step counter to your teacher to show your progress.
Initial Task
Initial Task
Screenshot your working code and create a detailed write-up, explaining how it works, the function of the block-code and how you overcame any problems.
Finished? Now try this....
Finished? Now try this....
110,000 steps in one day! Surely that's not right?
Extension 1 - Adapt the script to be able to reset the step counter.
Extension 1 - Adapt the script to be able to reset the step counter.
Add a screenshot of the adapted script to show the change. Explain briefly how it works.
Sharing is caring (plus it never hurts to have a bit of competition)!
Extension 2 - Adapt the script send the current step count to your friend over radio.
Extension 2 - Adapt the script send the current step count to your friend over radio.
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