Day 11
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!
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
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
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
Micro:Bit Features: https://microbit.org/guide/features/
Micro:Bit Teacher Resources: https://microbit.org/teach/
Micro:Bit Coding Resources: https://microbit.org/code/
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