REKA:BIT + Grove ESP8266 + Grove DHT11 & THINGSPEAK In this simple video, it is shown how to interface the REKA: BIT, which used the micro::bit as the main controller and interfaces it Grove DHT11 and together with Grove ESP8266 to get the data ...

 I finally received a Micro:bit V2!!! My first projects with the V2 is going to be porting some of my old V1 projects over to it, and make them work. All the projects I did that required an external microphone and speakers on the V1 should ...

Die tollsten Ideen kommen häufig von den Schüler!nnen selber.Beim Aufstarten des micro:bit classroom hat ein Schüler im Code-Editor die Musik-Funktionen entdeckt.Er wollte diese gleich ausprobieren. Er hatte sich zum Ziel gesetzt, einen Musikwecker z...

It’s during times like these that inspire innovation. I even made something for the cause! In that spirit, the “Fighting Germs” contest is here to not only reward that innovation ─ but also give to other charities for those attempting the same t...

It’s during times like these that inspire innovation. I even made something for the cause! In that spirit, the “Fighting Germs” contest is here to not only reward that innovation ─ but also give to other charities for those attempting the same t...

I activated one effect in this section of the LED panel. (via ME) I will admit, I could not expand the memory much with the Micro:bit for the last project. So, before I explore memory expansion, I thought I would see what else I could do with th...

Lighting up two groups of LEDs with two buttons. They are bright! (Images & video: Me) I learned quite a bit in the last 10-LED PWM controller project. I learned that I maxed out what I could do with the Micro:bit as far as traditional LED c...

In this introduction to programming using Kitronik and the BBC micro:bit, students will create a “Magic 8-Ball” game. The game works by generating a random predictions when the micro:bit is shaken or a button is pressed e.g. “Yes”, “Most likely” and ...

Game-based learning and micro:bit games have been a topic of much discussion of studies throughout the year. Introducing our class to physical computing with micro:bit and Tynker Blocks bring abstract programs to life on a tangible physical device. I...

This was originally posted on the MakeItZone Forum. Finally we reach the purpose of all this preparation: some hands on sessions! Wherever possible, I aim to make my materials scalable: length of session, range of abilities, range of ages. ...

Often times learning how to code can be an intimidating process. For many it can also sometimes be quite boring. But this summer, I was able to overcome these challenges while teaching by using the BCC MicroBit which allowed me to teach python by int...

A bright sunny day in Renton, WA. A beautiful library sitting over a river. What better way to spend the day than conducting a microbit camp?People soon started to trickle in and sat down, watching the projector. They encompass all ages, from element...

For years we have hosted a community based outreach program. Students volunteer to lead programs and we have hosted middle school programming workshops for girls, maker events, and even some challenge activities for elementary school students. My hig...

I present you the song that we composed, for our code club. It's story will be told ... later. Here are the lyrics: players.brightcove.net/.../index.htmlCoding I woke up in the morning,Turned on the TV setA local news was sayingA code c...

New micro:bit gameAfter many ideas and tests, we finally chose the game that we will  register for second phase of Summer Code Club Challenge. The game is called “I caught you, Killer!”  Its whole idea belongs to Ionut Cristian Hanc who is ...

Cambourne Electronics and Robotics Club (CERC) celebrated the certification ceremony of more than 20 students who took part in the element14 Summer Code Challenge. The event was marked by a short demonstration of the projects by all kids. They made t...

Following the first introductory session, some of the kids decided to take home the BBC Micro:bit and the Kitronik Inventor’s Kit. One of the kids, Chinmayee, decided to write up her own experience of using the kits. This is what Chinmayee wrote...

This is also published on the MakeItZone forum website. LockBox/Safe Controller Our rough requirements for the LockBox/Safe software are:There will be an admin mode that allows the mentor running the session to adjust the number of PuzzleBi...

Waking up on the fourth day of camp I was ready to expand our program and take things to the next level.  What I didn't expect was to read this...  After a few calls, I was saddened to discover that camp had to be cancelled.  ...

During the first week of camp, the goal was to get the students familiar with the MakeCode platform and to get them working with the Micro:bits.  As stated before, the majority of these students had either never programmed before and NONE of the...

This has also been published on our MakeItZone forum. I bounced the LockBox/Safe idea around with a few people of different ages, interests, and skill-sets, and got general agreement that this has potential. The next step was to design it.&...

Let's Start with a little introduction. My name is Erik Leitner and I am a STEM and Computer Science Instructional Facilitator at Broward County Public Schools, the nation’s sixth largest district. I am also a Computer Science Fundamentals facili...

Dear friends,I'm happy to share with you the activity that I made during a summer camp in Peerugia, with VERY YOUNG CODERS: a group of 10/15 children, 7/9 y.o. (mostrly 7 y.o.).I was involved as tech educator to make the kids experience a coding ...

The students of the Cambourne Electronics and Robotics Club (CERC) were excited to win the element14 Summer Challenge and immediately got started with the BBC Micro:bits and the Kitronik Inventory kit. CERC conducted two sessions on Sunday 18th Augus...

Radu is one of the most excited members of our club. Descovering micro:bit and kitrokik, he loves it so much that he convinced his parents to acquire for him these kits, such that to be able to do his own researces, at home. Actually, several member...