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The BBC micro is a pocket-sized computer that helps you explore how software and hardware work together. It has an LED display, buttons, sensors and input/output pins that you can program and connect to other components. Version 2 also includes a microphone and speaker.
At Macquarie College, students have access to around 250 version 1 Microbits, with an additional 100 version 2 devices.
How could you use a Microbit to solve a problem, collect data or bring a project to life? Search for “Microbit projects” to discover hundreds of ideas and practical uses.
What will you create?
MakeCode saves your work as you code your micro:bit projects, so you can return to them and keep working later.
MakeCode saves your work as you code your micro:bit projects, so you can return to them and keep working later.
Task 1: Flashing Heart
Task 1: Flashing Heart
How to Video
How to Video
We’ll start with the Flashing Heart tutorial. Whether you’re new to Microbit or have used one before, create and test the code, then transfer it to your device. This will help you check that your Microbit is working and that you can successfully transfer your code.
We’ll start with the Flashing Heart tutorial. Whether you’re new to Microbit or have used one before, create and test the code, then transfer it to your device. This will help you check that your Microbit is working and that you can successfully transfer your code.
New to coding? Try a few more basic activities, such as Name Tag, Smiley Buttons or Dice, to build your confidence.
New to coding? Try a few more basic activities, such as Name Tag, Smiley Buttons or Dice, to build your confidence.
Already familiar with Microbit? Show your coding skills by completing the Flashing Lights task: LED on "PIN" Flasking.
Already familiar with Microbit? Show your coding skills by completing the Flashing Lights task: LED on "PIN" Flasking.
Task 2: LED on "PIN" Flashing
Task 2: LED on "PIN" Flashing
Show what you know!
Show what you know!
You’ve just made a light work using Pin 0. Now add another light (or more!) to Pin 1.
Tip: You’ll need to connect more than one wire to GND. You may find it easier to clip the alligator clips onto one another.
Next, add a third light (or group of lights) to Pin 2.
Now that you have multiple lights working, can you make them flash in unique patterns?
CHALLENGE: What else can you do?
CHALLENGE: What else can you do?
A) Make three lights work as a traffic light.
B) Add music to your lights for a crosswalk.
C) Build the light traffic light from cardboard or wood.
Background information
Background information
Use the pictures below to help you wire your light, test a light and test a battery.
Use the pictures below to help you wire your light, test a light and test a battery.
Wiring an LED to Pin 0 using alligator clips
Wiring an LED to Pin 0 using alligator clips
Test an LED
Test an LED
Test a wired LED
Test a wired LED
Test a battery
Test a battery
Task 3: Mood Radio
Task 3: Mood Radio
Mood Radio
Mood Radio
Download HERE
Download this program to your Microbit, help a friend do the same, then test it together.
Hack the game! How could you change the code to give yourself an advantage?
Task 4: Rock Paper Scissors Teams
Task 4: Rock Paper Scissors Teams
Microbit Safety
Microbit Safety
Microbit-student-saftey-guide.pdfSafety Poster.MOVBasics 101.MOVThe micro:bit is safe to use, but it can be damaged. Follow these simple steps to keep it working well.
The micro:bit is safe to use, but it can be damaged. Follow these simple steps to keep it working well.
Support links:
Support links:
More to come next week!
More to come next week!
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