Course Syllabus

Course information
- What will you learn in this course?
- Course Syllabus
Getting Started
- Introduction to Micro:Bit
- Connecting the Micro to a Computer
- Setting Up the Programming Environment
Programming the Buttons
- Introduction to Button Programming
- Basic Button Commands
- Testing Button Inputs
Making a Simple Animation
- Creating Animations
- Using Pre-made Icons
- Testing Animations
Making a More Complicated Animation
- Creating Multiple Frames
- Looping Animations
- Testing Longer Animations
Using Looping Commands
- Introduction to Loops
- Creating Looping Animations
- Using Button Presses to Control Loops
Making a Light Meter
- Introduction to Light Sensors
- Reading and Displaying Light Levels
- Displaying Light Measurements
Making a Night Light
- Creating a Light-sensitive Night Light
- Setting Light Thresholds
- Adjusting Light Intensity
Making a Thermometer
- Introduction to Temperature Sensors
- Reading Temperature Levels
- Displaying Temperature Measurements
Making a Step Counter
- Using the Accelerometer
- Counting Steps
- Displaying Step Count
- Introduction to the Compass Sensor
Making a Compass
- Reading Compass Directions