Introduction to BBC Micro:bit

Get introduced to the Maker world through this accessible course on BBC Micro:bit - No programming experience required

Created by: Venkatesh Varadachari
Founder, MAKERDEMY

Created by: Naveen PS
Embedded Enthusiast

What Will I Learn?

• The history, the impact and the physical overview of the BBC Micro:bit
• The basic programming concepts like loops, logic, variable, and math operations in the MakeCode Block editor
• The working principle of all the peripherals on the BBC Micro:bit, like the LED Matrix, the button, the accelerometer, the compass, and the Radio. You will also learn the concept of serial communication
• To use the LED Matrix of the BBC Micro:bit to display custom images and animations
• To use the buttons on the BBC Micro:bit to trigger events
• To use the accelerometer to implement a Spirit Level Project
• To use the compass/magnetometer to implement a Metal Detector Project
• Basics of serial communication and learn to send data between the BBC Micro:bit and a PC. You will also implement a Temperature logger project and plot a graph of the temperature in your surroundings
• Basics of radio communication and implement a Digital Telegraphy Project using Morse code between two BBC Micro:bits

Requirements

• The course assumes no prior knowledge in programming or electronics
• All you need is curiosity, hunger to learn and logical thinking

Target audience

• A hobbyist looking to learn how to program the BBC Micro:bit
• A parent seeking to teach his/her children basics of the Micro:bit and programming
• An absolute Beginner to electronics and programming, who wants to explore the BBC Micro:bit