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BBC micro:bit - Submit your Big Ideas

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Introduction

 

Our 10 BBC micro:bit Projects in 10 Days series introduced the incredible creative potential of this unique pocket sized computer system. But we've really only scratched the surface. Now we want to hear your ideas.

 

The BBC micro:bit is currently only available for sale in the UK through Farnell element14, CPC and our approved re-sellers, but we've managed to secure ten devices to give away to members of our global community.

How to Enter

 

For your chance to get hold of one of these sought-after devices, simply read our 10 BBC micro:bit Projects in 10 Days series and 'like' your two favourite projects to earn the BBC micro:bit badge. Then, leave a comment under this blog telling us about a project you'd like to try out using the BBC micro:bit.

 

The ten participants who submit the best, most creative project ideas will each receive a BBC micro:bit and will be invited to write about their project here on element14.

 

Submissions are open until 23:59 (BST) on Sunday 31st July 2016. Full terms and conditions can be in the attached PDF.

 

To find out more about the BBC micro:bit initiative and the unique functionality of the device, visit the official BBC micro:bit website or read our exclusive interview with Premier Farnell's Strategic Alliance Director Richard Curtin.

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  • My daughter (age 9) is just taking the TU Delfts class on computer programming for kids.

    (Delft University of Technology: TU Delft develops free online programming course for children )

    She is doing great, so after finishing this source I would rather like to take her to the next level, using the BBC micro:bit.

    Did not talk to her yet about a possible application, I'm thinking of an addition to her space scooter, using the compass and leds.

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  • My daughter (age 9) is just taking the TU Delfts class on computer programming for kids.

    (Delft University of Technology: TU Delft develops free online programming course for children )

    She is doing great, so after finishing this source I would rather like to take her to the next level, using the BBC micro:bit.

    Did not talk to her yet about a possible application, I'm thinking of an addition to her space scooter, using the compass and leds.

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  • in reply to gpolder

    A similar take on this would perhaps be to capture data from a bicycle.

     

    - sensors on the crank and back wheel for cadence and speed

    - compass and accelerometers for direction and acceleration

    - temperature / humidity

    - ambient light sensor / automatic lights

    - speedometer / odometer / trip meter readout

    - Bluetooth beacon detection - bike-to-bike / bike-to-landmark

    - GPS receiver

    - heart rate monitor

    - air quality

    - noise levels

     

    If you have the GPS sensor then you could sync the collected data up to Google Street View afterwards.

     

    A project like this could help improve health and fitness as well as develop programming skills.

  • in reply to beacon_dave

    Dave,

     

    thanks for the nice list of suggestions, will discuss this with my daughter.

     

    Gerrit.