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image of micro:bit
micro:bit: Make a Compass

The project uses the micro:bit to make a compass. The micro:bit has a compass that identifies magnetic north. The code uses input from that and the accelerometer to determine the angle of the micro:bit compared to the direction of magnetic north.

Kiktronik ZIP Tile for micro:bit
micro:bit add-on: Kiktronik ZIP Tiles

The Zip Tile is an 8x8 array of LEDs. Read more about how each LED can be programmed to be a certain color and have a certain behavior.

Scrollbit
micro:bit – Add more display space by adding a scroll:bit

The scroll:bit gives you more than four times the space of the display area on the micro:bit with a 17×7 array of white LEDs. You can use it to teach more advanced coding, or to get creative and build things like an LED badge. The scroll:bit makes all the connections to the micro:bit so you don’t need to worry about connecting how to connect it.

micro:bit How to make an electric circuit

This video walks you through a project to set up a circuit using a micro:bit. Use it for an enrichment activity to go along with a science class on Energy or Electricity, or to illustrate the Science and Engineering Practice of Planning and Carrying out an Investigation.

Introduction to MakeCode using micro:bit

MakeCode is a web-based programming application. We list why it is a great tool for teaching students about programming and robotics, and include a short video on how to get started writing block code in MakeCode.

micro:bit – How to make an inchworm robot

This inchworm is a fun starter project for anyone interested in learning about robotics but they don’t know where to start. It is a simplified version of the Inchworm robot design found on the MakeCode for micro:bit site.

Programming the micro:bit with MakeCode

Programming a microcontroller is intimidating, especially if you have never done any coding before. An easy way to get started is by using a block programming tool. What is a Block Programming Tool? Block programming tools are also called visual programming tools. They let you create progams using pictures of code elements that look like puzzle pieces. If code elements can work together, their puzzle pieces will fit together. This takes away the need to learn how to use a...