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Time for our first addition to the Gadget Master library in 2024. Check out Save the World with Code: 20 Fun Projects for All Ages Using Raspberry Pi, micro:bit, and Circuit Playground Express.
Tutorial for the Raspberry Pi RP2040-based ELECFREAKS Pico:ed V2 board using CircuitPython, and testing it as a BBC micro:bit replacement.
The BBC Micro:bit, while not quite as popular in our community as other microcontroller development boards, has a few quirks that can make it a much more interesting piece of hardware to build a pr… ...
BBC micro:bit The BBC micro:bit is a pocket-sized computer that holds a single code at any given time and allows students to explore physical computing. The micro:bit has several built-in sensors, ...
The BBC’s micro:bit Python editor works with both the micro:bit V1 and V2, but note the simulator shows a micro:bit V2, so if you are using the previous generation micro:bit, some code may work on the ...
Easy to connect (just needs one micro:bit pin plus power) Powered directly from micro:bit pins Useful for displaying readings from sensors, making clocks etc. Use the custom blocks provided by this ...
Recently at BBC Research & Development, we got our hands on the new BBC micro:bit v2, a pocket-sized computer first launched in 2015 to help teach computer science. The first generation of this ...
We work to foster a positive, open, inclusive and supportive environment and trust that our community respects the micro:bit code of conduct. Please see our code of conduct which outlines our ...
BBC recently laucnhed its new Micro Bit mini-computer to encourage people to start learning programming with ease.
Bit Board is a unique piece of hardware which allows you to combine programming using the BBC created Micro:Bit mini PC together with LEGO construction ...
Learning to Code with micro:bit - Lesson SixWhat are 'coordinates'? Coordinates are a set of numbers that show the exact position of something. You might have learnt about coordinates in Maths ...