I've recently received my micro:bit and worked through most of the projects in jlucas 's blog - great start.
I'm keen to code on my Android tablet and smartphone and then use bluetooth to flash the .hex file to the micro:bit, but I'm not having…
I've recently received my micro:bit and worked through most of the projects in jlucas 's blog - great start.
I'm keen to code on my Android tablet and smartphone and then use bluetooth to flash the .hex file to the micro:bit, but I'm not having…
Over the past few weeks, we've been sharing the individual modules of An Introduction to Computer Science - a curriculum of activities and lesson plans using the BBC micro:bit, developed by our partners at the Microsoft Corporation.
Written by Douglas…
An Introduction to Computer Science is an introductory curriculum for the BBC micro:bit that was developed by our partners at the Microsoft Corporation. Written by Douglas and Mary Kiang, the twelve-week program features easy-to-follow lessons to guide…
An Introduction to Computer Science is an introductory curriculum for the BBC micro:bit that was developed by our partners at the Microsoft Corporation. Written by Douglas and Mary Kiang, the twelve-week program features easy-to-follow lessons to guide…
An Introduction to Computer Science is an introductory curriculum for the BBC micro:bit that was developed by our partners at the Microsoft Corporation. Written by Douglas and Mary Kiang, the twelve-week program features easy-to-follow lessons that introduce…
As a key manufacturing partner of the BBC micro:bit project, Farnell element14 has been working with a number of industry-leading companies to help promote and support this ambitious educational initiative around the world.
By now, over one million BBC…
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The BBC micro:bit comes with so many incredible features, you might struggle to keep track of them all. That's why element14 has put together this detailed, beautifully rendered cross-section, highlighting all of the device's key functions and components…
Available from mid…
Each month, we're going to shine a light on a kit or accessory that you can use to enhance your micro:bit projects. This month our featured product is the Klimate Board, developed by Kitronik.
What is it?
The Klimate board is a Real Time Clock (RTC…
Each month, we're going to shine a light on a kit or accessory that you can use to enhance your micro:bit projects. This month our featured product is the Totem Crab, developed by BinaryBots.
What is it?
A sophisticated 'smart toy' from Binary Bots…
Each month, we're going to shine a light on a kit or accessory that you can use to enhance your micro:bit projects. This month our featured product is the Grove Inventor Kit, developed by Seeed Studio.
What is it?
The Grove System is a modular, standardized…
Each month, we're going to shine a light on a kit or accessory that you can use to enhance your micro:bit projects. This month our featured product is the Kitronik Inventor's Kit, available for purchase now from Farnell element14.
What is it?…
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Back to School season is upon us! For many students…
As the exclusive manufacturer of the BBC micro:bit, Farnell element14 has access to a wide variety of kits and accessories, designed to expand the possibilities of what can be…
The compact design and multiple features of the BBC micro:bit allow for a wide range of opportunities to incorporate the device into your day to day life. Once your students have got the hang of programming the device to perform simple functions, you…
When will the BBC micro:bit be available to purchase?
The BBC micro:bit is available for UK purchase now from either Farnell element14 or CPC. Please note there is a minimum order quantity of 90 units.
When will the BBC micro:bit be available to purchase…
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 thing! It…
The Micro:bit Accelerometer Theremin. Cool case, but no lights this time. (All Images: ME)
I didn’t care for the sound that the last accelerometer Theremin produced. I wanted something that produced a pure square wave sound. The result was more than I…
Micro:bit Tutorials in Spanish
As part of the work I'm developing with the microbits from the micro:bit Summer Code Club Challenge - Winners Announced!, here are two tutorials on how to start with Microbit (sorry only in Spanish)
The first one is "hello…
The Micro:bit Accelerometer Theremin. Cool case, but no lights this time. (All Images: ME)
Continuing on the theme of the Accelerometer Tone Adjusting project, I want to use the idea of very little hardware in building another Theremin. You can see the…
The Micro:bit Accelerometer Tone Adjuster. (Image: ME)
This project takes the Micro:bit and lets it change tones as you move it around, using the onboard accelerometer as the variable input. This is sort of like the light Theremins I made in these two…
This is the Multi-button Synth in "button play mode."
(UPDATE: The next version of this project is done, see the "16-button sequence synthesizer.")
What’s the logical next step to a synthesizer? Playing multiple sounds or melodies. Accessible…
Happy Valentine's Day 2019!!!
It occurred to me that I should probably make it heart themed, for Valentine's Day. So, here it is.
It responds to the galvanic skin response with a heart shape that grows in size.
Download the Microbit GSS Heart files…
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