Coding with the Micro

First, Coding with micro: bit

introduces you to the hardware and software features of the BBC micro: bit,

including the built-in microphone, speaker, and touch sensor added in micro: bit

version 2. You'll learn new skills such as how to code your micro: bit to play

music, send messages, display pictures, and detect light.



Getting started: This

section gives you a tour of the micro: bit and gets you started with coding your

first program. Basics: Here, you'll

learn to display images and text on the micro: bit's LED grid. Inputs:: This section

shows you how to work with the input systems on the micro: bit, like the

buttons, the accelerometer, and the light sensor.

Once you've mastered these skills, the book guides

you through 10 exciting projects, including a temperature sensor, simple

interactive games, and even an alarm system!



The 99 game:

This first project is a game of chance that involves throwing the micro: bit

among a group of people. You'll learn more about coding, like using variables

and control flow techniques. Heads or tails:

In this project, you'll use the LED grid and accelerometer to create a "coin

toss" generator that detects when you flip your micro: bit, and displays heads

or tails. Steady hand game:

This game challenges you to hold your micro: bit in your hand as long as you can

without wobbling. You'll also learn more about the micro: bit's abilities and

other fundamental coding techniques. Temperature display:

Here, you'll use the micro: bit's built-in temperature sensor to detect the

temperature and scroll it across the LED grid. LED control:

In this project, you'll learn how to wire up an external LED and control it

with code. This exercise teaches you about using the micro: bit with other

components so you can build even bigger projects. Trespasser alarm:

By connecting a speaker to your micro: bit, you'll create an alarm system that

detects when someone has broken into your room and alerts you by playing a

tune. Fortune teller:

This project ramps up the coding complexity, showing you how to program your

micro: bit to tell your fortune just like a Magic 8-Ball! Compass: Here,

you'll turn the micro: bit into a real working compass using its built-in

magnetometer. Radio communication:

In this project you'll use two micro: bits to send and receive radio messages. Bag alarm:

Using your radio skills from the previous project combined with the

accelerometer, you'll build a bag alarm with two micro: bits. The first

micro: bit stays inside your bag and alerts a second micro: bit in your pocket if

someone tries to steal your bag. Each project has been designed to work with both

versions of the micro: bit.



You'll find "Try This" sections that suggest other ways for you to try out your new knowledge. These ideas will inspire you to

build your own projects with the micro: bit.

So whether you're a coding newbie, or you think you know it all, grab your micro: bit and let's get coding!