Official BBC Micro: bit User Guide

The go-to guide to getting started with the BBC micro:bit and exploring all of its amazing capabilities. The BBC micro:bit is a pocket-sized electronic development platform built with education in mind. It was developed by the BBC in partnership with major tech companies, communities, and educational organizations to provide kids with a fun, easy, inexpensive way to develop their digital skills. With it, kids (and grownups) can learn basic programming and coding while having fun making virtual pets, developing games, and a whole lot more. Written by internationally bestselling tech author Gareth Halfacree and endorsed by the Micro:bit Foundation, The Official BBC micro:bit User Guide contains what you need to know to get up and running fast with the BBC micro:bit. Learn everything from taking your first steps with the BBC micro:bit to writing your own programs. You'll also learn how to expand its capabilities with add-ons through easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions. • Set up your BBC micro:bit and develop your digital skills • Write code in JavaScript Blocks, JavaScript, and Python • Discover the BBC micro:bit’s built-in sensors • Connect the BBC micro:bit to a Raspberry Pi to extend its capabilities • Build your own circuits and create hardware The Official BBC micro:bit User Guide is your go-to source for learning all the secrets of the BBC micro:bit. Whether you're just beginning or have some experience, this book allows you to dive right in and experience everything the BBC micro:bit has to offer. The micro:bit is a pocket-sized electronic development platform built with education in mind. It was developed by the BBC in partnership with Microsoft and other major tech companies to provide kids with a fun, easy, inexpensive way to develop their digital skills. With it, kids (and grownups) can learn basic programming and coding while having fun making virtual pets, developing games, and a whole lot more. Endorsed by the Micro:bit Foundation, the micro:bit User Guide contains what you need to know to get up and running fast with the micro:bit. Learn everything from taking your first steps with the software to writing your own programs. You'll also learn how to expand its capabilities with add-ons through easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions An Introduction To The Bbc Micro:bit. Meet The Bbc Micro:bit -- Getting Started With The Bbc Micro:bit -- Programming The Bbc Micro:bit -- Coding For The Bbc Micro:bit. Programming Languages -- Javascript Blocks -- Javascript -- Python -- Advanced Bbc Micro:bit Projects. The Wireless Bbc Micro:bit -- The Bbc Micro:bit And The Raspberry Pi -- Building Circuits -- Extending The Bbc Micro:bit -- The Wearable Bbc Micro:bit -- Additional Resources -- Appendices. Appendix A: Javascript Blocks Recipes -- Appendix B: Javascript Recipes -- Appendix C: Python Recipes -- Appendix D: Pin-out Listing. Gareth Halfacree. Includes Index. Mode Of Access: World Wide Web. Annotation The go-to guide to getting started with the BBC micro:bit and exploring all of its amazing capabilities. The BBC micro:bit is a pocket-sized electronic development platform built with education in mind. It was developed by the BBC in partnership with major tech companies, communities and educational organisations to provide kids with a fun, easy, inexpensive way to develop their digital skills. With it, kids (and grownups) can learn basic programming and coding while having fun making virtual pets, developing games and a whole lot more The go-to guide to getting started with micro:bit and exploring all of the mini-computer's amazing capabilities The micro:bit is a pocket-sized electronic development platform built with education in mind.