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Micro:Bit Ornament
Micro:Bit Ornament
Today we are going to create an interactive ornament with Micro:Bits and MakeCode! These plans are just one way to use these multi-functional micro-boards to create seasonal decorations that blink, scroll words, and play sounds. Have fun, get creative, and think outside the literal box!
Today we are going to create an interactive ornament with Micro:Bits and MakeCode! These plans are just one way to use these multi-functional micro-boards to create seasonal decorations that blink, scroll words, and play sounds. Have fun, get creative, and think outside the literal box!
Materials
Materials
- Micro:Bit
- Micro USB Cord
- Battery Pack for Micro:Bit
- 2 Alligator Clips
- Mini Speaker
- Tape & Glue
- Scrapbook Paper
- Scissors
- Exact-o Knife
Build the Box
Build the Box
Step 1.
Download Template & print it out.
Step 2.
Trace and cut template using holiday paper...or any fun paper!
Step 3.
With an Exacto knife, cut out the holes for the Micro:Bits inputs & outputs.
Step 4.
Fold box, then glue or tape box together, but leave one side open to insert your Micro:bit.
Programming & Packing Hardware into the Micro:bit
Programming & Packing Hardware into the Micro:bit
Step 5.
Go to Make:Code.com. Program your Micro:Bit & save the file to your Micro:Bit.
Step 6.
Plug your battery pack into your Micro:Bit. Using alligator clips, attach the micro-speaker to the Micro:Bit by clipping the positive (+) side of the speaker to the 0 edge connector and the negative (-) to GND.
Step 7.
Carefully pack the Micro:Bit with it's LED's and A & B buttons facing out. You can add a couple small pieces of take to secure the Micro:Bit in the box. Place the battery, wires, micro speaker into the box and close it with tape.
Step 8.
Add a bit of ribbon to the top and place it on your tree!
Additional Resources
Additional Resources
Micro:Bit Features: https://microbit.org/guide/features/
Micro:Bit Teacher Resources: https://microbit.org/teach/
Micro:Bit Coding Resources: https://microbit.org/code/
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T. A. J. coding with MakeCode
Finished ornament on Book Tree
T. A. G. writing music for his Micro:Bit
Book tree with Micro:Bit Ornaments
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