Step Counter

Difficulty Level: Beginner

Exercise is an excellent way to achieve a healthy lifestyle. A study by the US National Institute of Health suggests that children should take about 13,000 to 15,000 steps per day while adolescents and adults should be taking 10,000 to 17,000 steps per day. In this project, you will be making a step counter to keep track of how many steps you've taken during the day.

Materials:

BBC micro:bits device
micro:bit battery holder
Computer or laptop with a working Internet connection
Felt
Muslin fabric or old jeans
Hot glue gun or craft glue
Scissors
Ruler
Paper
Markers
Pencils

CODE INSTRUCTIONS

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Step Counter.mp4

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CIRCUIT

The circuit for this project is easy, all you need to do it connect the micro:bit to the battery pack (Or micro USB) and you're done! This battery pack has two 1.5V AAA batteries in series. When batteries are in series the voltages add together. These two 1.5V batteries supply the micro:bit with the necessary 3V it needs to run.

ASSEMBLING THE STEP COUNTER

To create the step counter, you'll need to create a pouch to keep your micro:bit in place while you walk or run.

You can use the same badge from the first project and cut holes to lace it up or create your own template by fitting a piece of paper over your shoe to figure out where the laces fit into. Then use the micro:bit as a guide to figure out where the buttons need to go.

For this project you will want the battery to be held vertically so it's not wider than your shoes.

Once you glue all the pieces together, place the micro:bit inside the pouch and tie it with your shoe laces.

If you are using a hot glue gun, be sure to get help from a parent or guardian so you don't hurt yourself.

Fitting template onto shoe to outline where the laces will go according to your shoe size and style

Using a paper template makes it easy to figure out where to cut holes for the laces

Trim the paper template to use it before cutting your fabric. Make sure to leave enough room for the laces!

Cut your fabric using this template to create pocket that will fit your micro:bit

VIDEO TUTORIAL

Music courtesy of Pyrosion

Step Counter - ASSEMBLY - DONE.mp4

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