Introduction To Bbc Micro:Bit

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

What you'll 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
Description
Hello learners, Welcome to MAKERDEMY’s "Introduction to BBC Micro:bit" course. If you are looking for that one course that will help you gain confidence to explore the Micro:bit, you have come to the right place.Through an innovative pedagogy of mixing projects and concepts, this course will help you learn the WHY, HOW and WHAT. To this end, this course is beyond a cook book. You will always know WHY you are doing something. For the more curious learners, we have ample resources to dive in to and continue your learning journey.In just two and half hours, you will learn ALL the peripherals of the Micro:Bit and will build several projects. Along the way, you will learn quite a bit of science related to the projects that you do. So, this course is structured as SCIENCE + Micro:Bit + PROJECTS + ASSIGNMENTS.With numerous custom made illustrations and animations, we have set the standard in terms of production quality. All so that you can have a terrific learning experience.This course is meant for anyone in the age group of 8 to 100+. This is basically for people who are mentally young and curious.If you are a teacher or a parent trying to introduce the BBC Micro:bit to your student or kid, you will find this course very useful as you will be able to answer all the questions your students or kid will ask. This is because we have tailored this course by giving equal importance to both the projects as well as the concepts.So come join me in this introductory course on the BBC Micro:bit. I am looking forward in being your instructor and hearing about all the wonderful projects you were able to make with the BBC Micro:bit

Overview

Section 1: Getting Started with the Micro:Bit

Lecture 1 Introduction to the course

Lecture 2 Getting to know your BBC Micro:bit

Lecture 3 Physical Overview of the BBC Micro:Bit

Section 2: Visual Programming Using The Block Editor

Lecture 4 Introduction to the Block Editor

Lecture 5 Modules in the Block Editor

Lecture 6 Introduction to Programming Concepts

Lecture 7 “Hello, World!”

Section 3: Working with the Buttons and the LED Matrix

Lecture 8 Understanding the Micro:Bit buttons and the LED Matrix

Lecture 9 Blinking the LED Matrix with a button

Lecture 10 Advanced Functions of the LED Matrix

Lecture 11 Project: Pomodoro Timer

Lecture 12 Activity Project: Light Detector

Section 4: Working with the Accelerometer

Lecture 13 What is an Accelerometer?

Lecture 14 Using the Accelerometer Blocks

Lecture 15 Project: Spirit Level

Lecture 16 Activity Project: The Earthquake Detector

Section 5: Working with the Magnetometer

Lecture 17 What is a Magnetometer?

Lecture 18 The Magnetometer Module Blocks

Lecture 19 The Metal Detector Project

Lecture 20 Digital Compass Activity Project

Section 6: Working with Serial Communication

Lecture 21 Understanding Serial Communication

Lecture 22 Get the Micro:bit to talk with a PC

Lecture 23 The Temperature Logger Project

Section 7: Radio Communication

Lecture 24 What is Radio Communication?

Lecture 25 An Overview of the Radio Module Blocks

Lecture 26 Digital Telegraphy Project using the Morse Code

Lecture 27 Conclusion

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