bbc micro:bit introduction
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CoderDojo for Colleges 14th June 2016
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What is coding?
Todays Themes
Coding is: accessible engaging creative
Activity 1:
Create a multi-media interactive poster on the health benefits of walking.
Whats cool about the micro:bit?Easy to code withPortableOwn screenBluetoothIt has Sensors! (speed, direction, tilt)
Other sensors/actuators can be attached to itProgrammed using the web (no need to install nuffin)
What can you do with one?
Make wearable techCreate gamesDesign new musical instruments Control a robotCommunicate with other internet devices (like your phone)Thats just the start!
Today were going to
Make a Rate your Mates app that shows how compatible you are with your CoderDojo friends!Create a 2-player game to see who has the fastest reaction times!
Activity 2:
Create a pedometer that counts your steps as you walk, and displays them.
Challenges
Display the message Ready when the microbit starts up. (Easy)
When the micro:bit reaches a target number of steps (e.g. 10), display a message to tell the user theyre doing great! (Medium)
Allow the use to set a custom target number of steps. For example, when the user presses Button A the target goes up in tens. (Hard)
Vibrate the alarm on your phone after reaching a target number of steps (Hero).
CoderDojo Bridgeton CoderDojo Castlemilk
@coderbridgeton
@codercastlemilkJohn [email protected]