MicroBit Controller with MakeCode
The BBC micro:bit is a pocket-sized computer that lets you get creative with digital technology. You can code, customize, and control your micro:bit from anywhere! You can use your micro:bit for all sorts of unique creations, from robots to musical instruments and more.
The micro:bit features an embedded compass, accelerometer, light sensor, thermometer, integrated display, Bluetooth communications, and web-based programming capabilities. It is compatible with a number of online code editors across a number of different languages. This guide will focus on MakeCode, a block or JavaScript-based environment that was developed by Microsoft.
The micro:bit features an embedded compass, accelerometer, light sensor, thermometer, integrated display, Bluetooth communications, and web-based programming capabilities. It is compatible with a number of online code editors across a number of different languages. This guide will focus on MakeCode, a block or JavaScript-based environment that was developed by Microsoft.
Sparkfun - Getting Started With the Microbit
Microbit Teaching Resources
- Microbit Guide to Remote Teaching
https://microbit.org/get-started/user-guide/remote-teaching/ - User Guide Videos
https://microbit.org/get-started/user-guide/features-in-depth/ - Lessons
https://microbit.org/lessons/ - Guide to Features http://microbit.org/guide/
- MicroBit Apps https://microbit.org/guide/mobile/
- Project ideas! https://microbit.org/ideas/
- Microsoft 14-week Curriculum https://makecode.microbit.org/courses/csintro
- MicroBit Basics for Teachers
- Hardware https://youtu.be/RkWDYTx_mg4
- Programming https://youtu.be/XYOrlpON72I
- Challenges sites.google.com/view/utahcodingproject/microbits/challenges?authuser=0
Toy Tinkering with MicroBit and Scratch- from The Tinkering Studio
Toy Tinkering Links and Sample Code
https://bit.ly/toytinkering
https://bit.ly/toytinkering
- Using MicroBit with Scratch 3.0
- Scratch Cards for MicroBit