Introduction to BBC Micro:bit

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Venkatesh Varadachari,Naveen PS

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1 - Getting Started with the MicroBit

1 - Getting Started with the MicroBit.html

1 - Introduction to the course.mp4

06:20

2 - Building the BBC Micro Get a better perspective from the eyes of the creators of the BBC Micro.txt

2 - Getting to know your BBC Microbit.mp4

05:12

2 - The impact and research findings of the BBC Microbit.txt

3 - BBC Microbit pin out diagram.txt

3 - Physical Overview of the BBC MicroBit.mp4

06:51

3 - Top 5 Accessories for the BBC Microbit.txt

2 - Visual Programming Using The Block Editor

2 - Visual Programming Using the Block Editor.html

4 - BBC Microbit What programming language to use.txt

4 - Introduction to the Block Editor.mp4

05:48

4 - Scratch 30 in BBC Microbit Is it better than Microsofts Makecode Editor.txt

5 - Modules in the Block Editor.mp4

05:58

6 - A detailed description and function of each blocks in the block editor.txt

6 - Introduction to Programming Concepts.mp4

06:17

7 - Hello World.mp4

03:40

7 - Hello World Program.txt

3 - Working with the Buttons and the LED Matrix

3 - Working With the Buttons and the LED Matrix.html

8 - Dont Burn Out Calculating LED Current Limiting Resistor.txt

8 - Understanding the MicroBit buttons and the LED Matrix.mp4

06:28

8 - What is normally open and normally closed contacts.txt

9 - Blinking the LED Matrix with a button.mp4

05:28

9 - Blink Program.txt

9 - Introduction to Pulse Width Modulation.txt

9 - PWM as Fast as Possible.txt

10 - Activity Project Code for Blinking the LED matrix at Half Brightness.txt

10 - Advanced Functions of the LED Matrix.mp4

04:48

10 - Beating Heart Project Code.txt

10 - Fish Animation Code.txt

10 - Fish Custom Image Code.txt

11 - Project Pomodoro Timer.mp4

07:36

11 - The Pomodoro timer project final code.txt

11 - The Pomodoro timer project prototype code.txt

11 - Why does the Pomodoro Technique work so well.txt

12 - Activity Project Light Detector.mp4

03:04

12 - Activity Project Light Level Detector Code.txt

12 - Single LED Takes On Both LightEmitting And Detecting Duties.txt

12 - T3 Using LEDs as Light Sensors.txt

4 - Working with the Accelerometer

4 - Working With the Accelerometer.html

13 - How I2C Protocol Works.txt

13 - What is an Accelerometer.mp4

07:20

14 - Rotation Detector Code.txt

14 - Tilt Detector Code.txt

14 - Using the Accelerometer Blocks.mp4

06:17

15 - Project Spirit Level.mp4

07:18

15 - Spirit Level Project Code.txt

16 - Activity Project Earthquake Detector Code.txt

16 - Activity Project The Earthquake Detector.mp4

01:08

5 - Working with the Magnetometer

5 - Working with the Magnetometer.html

17 - What is a Magnetometer.mp4

07:12

18 - Calibrate Compass Block Code.txt

18 - Compass Heading Block Code.txt

18 - Magnetic Force Block Code.txt

18 - The Magnetometer Module Blocks.mp4

05:29

19 - Metal Detector Project Code.txt

19 - The Metal Detector Project.mp4

08:21

20 - Activity Project Digital Compass Code.txt

20 - Digital Compass Activity Project.mp4

01:15

6 - Working with Serial Communication

6 - Working with Serial Communication.html

21 - How the SPI Protocol Works.txt

21 - Understanding Serial Communication.mp4

08:48

22 - Code to send Hello PC from Microbit to PC.txt

22 - Code to send keystrokes from PC to Microbit.txt

22 - CoolTermLinux.zip

22 - CoolTermMac.zip

22 - CoolTermRaspberryPi.zip

22 - CoolTermWindows.zip

22 - Download CoolTerm App for Windows and Mac.txt

22 - Get the Microbit to talk with a PC.mp4

05:20

23 - The Temperature Logger Project.mp4

09:24

23 - The Temperature Logger Project Code.txt

7 - Radio Communication

7 - Radio Communication.html

24 - The history of wireless communication.txt

24 - What is Radio Communication.mp4

07:39

25 - An Overview of the Radio Module Blocks.mp4

04:21

26 - Code for Digital Telegraphy Project using the Morse Code.txt

26 - Digital Telegraphy Project using the Morse Code.mp4

07:35

26 - internationalmorsecode.zip

27 - Conclusion.mp4

02:38

Description

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

Who is this for?

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

What You Need to Know?

The course assumes no prior knowledge in programming or electronics

All you need is curiosity, hunger to learn and logical thinking

More details

Description
Hello learners, Welcome to MAKERDEMYâ€™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 WHYÂ 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 ALLÂ 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
Who this course is for:
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

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Venkatesh Varadachari is the founder of MAKERDEMY, a pioneer maker education company head-quartered in Singapore. Venkatesh believes that knowledge should be made available to people in all walks of life. Venkatesh also believes in the power of education to transform lives. Venkatesh has an MBA from the prestigious Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore. He also has a degree in Electrical Engineering from Madras University and a Masters in Financial Engineering from National University of Singapore.

Naveen PS

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I am an electronics engineer by education and passionate about teaching electronics. I am also passionate about content writing, video production, and teaching a wide variety of cutting-edge technologies. During my stint in MAKERDEMY I have created 9 Courses for the company with more than 10000 Student Enrolled. This is the official company account created by MAKERDEMY for publishing courses during my stint in MAKERDEMY.

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