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10 CodeBug Projects in 10 Days

imageIntroducing CodeBug!

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CodeBug is a fun, low-cost, programmable wearable device that anyone can learn to use. It's designed to teach the fundamentals of programming, physical computing and electronics. While being friendly and non-intimidating for beginners. Join us every week day for the next 10 days as we post fun projects to do with CodeBug! Read each project, "like" your favorite two and get an element14 CodeBug Badge!

 

Want to get your own CodeBug? We'll be giving away a CodeBug every day during the program. Let us know what project you would create in the comments section below for your chance to WIN! Terms and Conditions apply. See attached for details.

 

 

CodeBug Project Skill Level Time to Complete Winner
Scrolling Name Badge!Beginner10 Minutes
Many Faced Bug Intermediate 15 Minutes
Fruit KeyboardIntermediate35 Minutes
Flashing an LEDBeginner 10 Minutes

Pushing ButtonsBeginner 15 Minutesvincentb
Steady Hand GameIntermediate 25 Minutes
Tethering CodeBug with PythonAdvanced30 Minutes calgal
A Card For All OccasionsIntermediate 30 Minutes wondergy
Raspberry Pi Controlled CodeBug with I2CAdvanced15 Minutes yjeanrenaud
CodeBug and Raspberry Pi ClockAdvanced 15 Minutestyner
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  • The only thing missing from CodeBug in my opinion to make it a perfect wearable is a pin so it can be clipped to clothing.

    Sugru and a safety pin spring immediately to mind although I am concerned that Sugru may wear in the long term.

    A better solution may be a metal adhesive such as Sets like Steel or similar. A small line to hold the pin firmly in place to the battery holder will be able to withstand the rigours of everyday life for a long time to come and will not affect the battery.

    Of course, the two holes at the top could be used to hold a leather band so it could be worn as a necklace.

     

    If I had a spare CodeBug I would happily try each method and see which was the most reliable.

  • in reply to gregoryfenton

    Great Idea Greg!

     

    I hot-glued a safety pin to the back of one of my Codebugs a birthday present Codebug, my 7 yr old daughter set off to school today with an animated message (and some re-programming instructions).

     

    I have another one to glue up for the other daughter (who's birthday is not very far away) and Christmas is coming soon for Nephews and Nieces, I hope I don't run out of Hot Glue!

  • in reply to Former Member

    Just make sure she has an explanation for it. Apparently, 'it's just a clock' isn't good enough.

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  • in reply to bobalexander

    I told the School in advance that she would be bringing it in (more of an effort to get them to appreciate micro-controllers than an anti-bomb issue). Every time I hear them talk proudly about their I-Pads I think of how many Raspberry Pi's they could have had for the same budget and I shudder a little.

    (and I'm really not a fan of I-Pads, unless someone has received an eye injury).