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LED ON "PIN' FLASHING
LED ON "PIN' FLASHING
CHALLENGE
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.
Mood Radio
Mood Radio
Download HERE
Download this program on your Microbit. Help a friend so the same. Test it.
Hack the program!
'The BBC micro:bit is a pocket-sized computer that introduces you to how software and hardware work together. It has an LED light display, buttons, sensors and many input/output features that you can program and physically interact with. The latest micro:bit adds sound sensing and playback capabilities.'
At Macquarie College, students have access to about 250 version 1 micro:bits with an additional, 100 version 2 arriving in Term 4, 2021.
How will you use your micro:bit to solve a problem, collect data or power a project? Googling 'micro:bit projects' will give you hundreds of practical uses. All micro:bit projects will be supported. So what will you do?
Microbit-student-saftey-guide.pdfSafety Poster.MOVBasics 101.MOVBasics 100: Safety
Basics 100: Safety
The micro:bit is a safe tool! It can however be destroyed. Follow the simple steps to keep your micro:bit working.
The micro:bit is a safe tool! It can however be destroyed. Follow the simple steps to keep your micro:bit working.
See the safety poster above.
Take the safety quiz.
Extra safety information from Microbit.org.
Basics 101: Testing the Micro:bit
Basics 101: Testing the Micro:bit
Simple steps for using the micro:bit.
Simple steps for using the micro:bit.
Make sure the micro:bit is working. Plug it into a computer. See the third video above.
Flash code to the processor. Flashing is the process of transferring code to the micro:bit. Download this code: OutOfBoxExperience.hex
Testing the batteries. Make sure to put the batteries in the correct direction!
Test the buttons.
Start your own coding project.
Basics 102: No Micro:bit Needed!
Basics 102: No Micro:bit Needed!
Start coding with or without a micro:bit!
1. Navigate to the MakeCode site.
2. Do a few tutorials. Try Flashing Hearts, Dice and Smiley Buttons (video lessons hyperlinked).
3. Share your results with a friend.
Microbit support links (extra help):
Microbit support links (extra help):
More to come next week!
More to come next week!
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