10 CodeBug Projects in 10 Days

Introducing CodeBug!

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!	Beginner	10 Minutes	gregoryfenton
Many Faced Bug	Intermediate	15 Minutes	jkutzsch
Fruit Keyboard	Intermediate	35 Minutes	notdodgy
Flashing an LED	Beginner	10 Minutes	jelektro
Pushing Buttons	Beginner	15 Minutes	vincentb
Steady Hand Game	Intermediate	25 Minutes	jagness
Tethering CodeBug with Python	Advanced	30 Minutes	calgal
A Card For All Occasions	Intermediate	30 Minutes	wondergy
Raspberry Pi Controlled CodeBug with I2C	Advanced	15 Minutes	yjeanrenaud
CodeBug and Raspberry Pi Clock	Advanced	15 Minutes	tyner

Attachments:

10 CodeBug Projects in 10 Days Giveaway_Terms and Conditions.pdf

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element14Dave over 10 years ago in reply to Former Member

Congrats yjeanrenaud ! You have been selected to receive a CodeBug! Please direct message me your mailing address and telephone number.
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balearicdynamics over 10 years ago in reply to notdodgy

Cheaper buying large ones then I cut as needed

Enrico
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notdodgy over 10 years ago in reply to balearicdynamics

I agree - removing velcro leaves glue behind, however my thinking is that the velcro disk/coin/square on the code bug would be permanent - fixed to the battery holder.

If your search for Velcro 25mm squares, you should find a suitable item
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balearicdynamics over 10 years ago in reply to notdodgy

I use almost intensively velcro adhesive belts and rounded ones but after you have put this damn glue of the adhesive side somewhere is it very difficult to remove in the future. And as much time passes, as more the velcro adhere. I think it is not so healthy for the back (I suppose you think to glue the back side ) of the circuit...

Enrico
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notdodgy over 10 years ago in reply to Former Member

I have a suggestion.
DIY stores sell self adhesive Velcro "coins".
I use some to use the same number plate on 2 trailers and a bike carrier.

You could stick one half to the code bug, then the other one to a ready made badge.
This would also let you move the code bug to anything else where you can stick Velcro.
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Former Member over 10 years ago in reply to Former Member

The Hot Glue didn't last out the day, She came home with both CodeBug and safety Pin but they were no longer together.
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Former Member over 10 years ago 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).
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Former Member over 10 years ago in reply to Former Member

You could go one better than that and follow Mike R's work with the Bluno Beetle.
He's translated the CodeBug Python Libraries into Arduino libraries and attached a small Arduino (the Bluno beetle) to a CodeBug via I2C, so he can use bluetooth to control a (wearable) CodeBug.
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bobalexander over 10 years ago 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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Former Member over 10 years ago

for a class in computer and electronics engineering I would use the example of the codebug on the rPI to illustrate the inner workings of the i2c bus.
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