In this module, learn how to use more complex features on the micro:bit, whilst doing more intricate coding in Makecode. Focusing on sensory data and pins, like temperature, direction, acceleration, and light levels. then create some fun interactive games using the pins and crocodile clips with everyday products, like cardboard and foil.

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Course curriculum

    1. Welcome to Module 1b - Tom & Pepper Robot SA

    2. Welcome to Module 1b - Overview

    3. Safety Briefing

    4. Updating your micro:bit Firmware

    1. Lesson 1 - Overview

    2. Introduction to Temperature

    3. Creating Temperature Sensors

    4. Project 1: Make a Temperature alarm

    5. P1: Make a Temperature Alarm - Solution video

    6. A reminder about variables

    7. The history of Fahrenheit and Celsius

    8. Project 2: Converting Degrees Celsius (°C) to Degrees Fahrenheit (°F)

    9. P2: Converting Degrees Celsius (°C) to Degrees Fahrenheit (°F) - Solution video

    10. Recording the Min. and Max. T° that your micro:bit recorded.

    11. How we can collect T° Data from our micro:bits (Version 1 and 2)

    12. Troubleshooting downloads with WebUSB

    13. Introducing Data Logging

    14. How we can collect T° Data from our micro:bits (Version 2 only using Data Logger)

    1. Lesson 2 - Overview

    2. Introduction to Light (part 1)

    3. Introduction to Light (part 2)

    4. Project 3: Creating Light Sensors

    5. P3: Creating Light Sensors - Solution video

    6. Extension to Project 3: Creating light sensors (using inputs)

    7. Creating Light Sensors variable

    8. Project 4: Making a light alarm

    9. P4: Making a light alarm - Solution video

    10. Project 5: Using other outputs for our light alarm

    11. P5: Using other outputs for our light alarm - Solution video

    12. Project 6: Recording the Min. and Max. light reading that your micro:bit recorded.

    13. P6: Recording the Min. and Max. light reading that your micro:bit recorded - Solution video

    14. Project 7: Collecting light data from our micro:bits

    15. P7: Collecting Light Data - Solution video 1

    16. Project 8: Collecting light data using the data logger (version 2 only)

    17. P8: Collecting light data using the data logger (version 2 only) - Solution video

    18. Project 9: Combining Temperature and Light using the data logger (version 2)

    19. P9: Combining Temperature and Light using the data logger (version 2) - Solution video

    1. Lesson 3 - Overview

    2. Introduction to Compass (part 1)

    3. Introduction to Compass (part 2)

    4. Calibrating the compass on the BBC micro:bit

    5. Only North

    6. Project 10: Finding North, East, South & West for our digital compass.

    7. P10: Finding North, East, South & West for our digital compass - Solution 1 video

    8. P10: Finding North, East, South & West for our digital compass - Solution 2 video

    9. Project 11: Adding sounds to alert people that are visually impaired

    10. P11: Adding sounds to alert people that are visually impaired - Solution video

    11. Project 12: Finding ALL the directions on the compass

    12. P12: Finding All the directions on the compass - Solution video

    13. Project 13: Collect compass data

    14. P13: Collecting Compass Data - Solution video 1

    15. P13: Collecting compass data using the data logger (version 2 only) - Solution video

    16. Fun Extension: Spinning your BBC micro:bit

    1. Lesson 4 - Overview

    2. Introduction to Acceleration

    3. Understanding the X Y Z - axis

    4. Re-Shaking a pedometer

    5. Project 14: Making a punching or throwing pedometer

    6. P14: Making a punching or throwing pedometer - Solution video

    7. Making a spirit level (or bubble level)

    8. Project 15: Correcting the spirit level.

    9. P15: Correcting the spirit level - Solution video.

    10. 3 6 8g Rock, Scissors, Paper

    11. Project 16: Collect acceleration data normally and use the data logger.

    12. P16: Collecting Acceleration Data - Solution video 1

    1. Lesson 5 - Overview

    2. Introduction to Gaming

    3. Game 1: Seven Seconds

    4. Game 2: Tug of LED game

    5. Game 3: Quick Reaction game

    6. Game 4: Asteroid Game

    7. Project 17: Advancing our Asteroid game

    8. P17: Advancing our Asteroid game - solution video

    9. Game 5: Chasing the enemy

    10. Project 18: Changing your controls in the Chasing the enemy game

    11. P18: Changing your controls in the Chasing the enemy game - Solution video

About this course

  • 94 lessons
  • 5.5 hours of video content

Objectives

  • By the end of this module you will be able to use the various inputs that come with the micro:bit to collect data.

  • By the end of this module you will be able to create basic games and understand the gaming blocks needed to make them work.

  • By the end of this module you will be able to use functions in your coding and use the pins to build and control projects off the micro:bit.

Requirements

  • No previous knowledge is required.

  • You do not necessarily need a BBC micro:bit, but you will learn a lot more if you do.

  • You will need a device to connect to the internet.

  • You will be shown how to get the correct FREE apps for your device.

  • This course is recommended for individuals 10 years of age and up.

  • You will receive access for 4 months.

Certification

You will receive a certificate of completion for Kiddiengineer Module 1b: Extending the micro:bit and Makecode

Pricing

The course alone: R485.00
The Course with hardware: R1,059.00
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