We always have mixed feelings about the drag-and-drop programming languages. But we were impressed with [SirDan’s] Morse code decoder built with the graphical MakeCode. Granted, it is reading… ...

4) Make sure your micro:bit (either real or re-created like in step 2) is positioned facing upwards towards your face (like the face of a watch). Congratulations! You have made your first wearable.

A new book – “Coding with the micro:bit – Create Cool Programming Projects” – teaches children how to use the BBC micro:bit. Update: The book has now been published, with an updated title After ...

To help you create new projects that use these, code blocks (ready-made components) such as; tone, pause, volume, tempo, and sound level have been added to the MakeCode editor.

Save your work and then flash the code to the attached micro:bit. We now switch to Python 3, found in the Programming menu. Click on File > New Window and in the new window click on File > Save ...

The micro:bit is all about writing code to make things with a physical action. Some simple examples are shown the first time you turn it on. The LEDs spell out instructions for you to complete.

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. The BBC micro:bit is an awesome mini PC that can help teach kids (and adults) how to code ...

The device must be cheap to make - nobody will tell me how much - but nevertheless a million of them adds up to a substantial cost. However, the Micro Bit is being designed in collaboration with ...

The DreamSpace team want you to create a new project at https://makecode.microbit.org and: Pick 3 different inputs (e.g. on button A pressed, on shake) For each input you pick, design an animation.

The device must be cheap to make - nobody will tell me how much - but nevertheless a million of them adds up to a substantial cost. However, the Micro Bit is being designed in collaboration with ...