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BBC Micro:bit in Practice

BBC Micro:bit in Practice is a comprehensive guide for those looking to use the BBC Micro:bit to develop creative projects using MicroPython. It helps you to easily understand the essentials of MicroPython and explore the exciting hardware features of the Micro:bit such as radio, built-in accelerometer and compass with accelerometer, and GPIO.

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Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Completion Time

9h44m

Language

English

About Book

Who Is This Book For?

This book is for anyone who wants to use the combination of MicroPython and the BBC Micro:bit for building exciting real-life projects. Engineers, researchers, hobbyists, and technology instructors working in areas such as embedded systems, electronics, software development, IoT, robotics, teaching, and training will find this book useful for building projects. Prior experience with building basic electronic circuits and any programming language, not necessarily MicroPython, will be helpful.

Book content

chapters 9h44m total length

Product Information Document

Introduction to the BBC Micro:bit

Setting Up the Micro:bit and Using Code Editors

Python Programming Essentials

Advanced Python

Built-in LED Matrix Display and Push Buttons

Interfacing External LEDs

Programming External Push Buttons, Buzzers, and Stepper Motors

Exploring the Filesystem

Working with Analog Input and PWM

Working with Acceleration and Direction

Working with NeoPixels and a MAX7219 Display

Producing Music and Speech

Networking and Radio

Advanced Features of the Micro:bit

Wearable Computing and More Programming Environments

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