Tag Archives: microcontrollers

The Ultimate Guide to micro:bit Add-ons and Extensions

The micro:bit is a popular tool to use for learning how to program physical devices, which is the foundation of robotics. The micro:bit is powerful as a standalone device, but adding other devices to it to makes it even better at helping people new to computer programming learn the basics of coding and computational thinking. Third-party companies have created a a lot of add-ons and accessories for the micro:bit since its introduction. This guide will help you weed through them...

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.

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...

Introduction to the micro:bit

What is it? The micro:bit is a circuit board that is meant to be a tool to teach computer programming. You can think of it as a small computer because it has a programmable chip on it called a microcontroller. It also has an array of 25 LEDs that work as a tiny computer screen. It has a lot of built-in features and you can also connect other devices to it. that help teach about robotics. It brings high-tech down...