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Course details
OverviewIntroduction to BBC Micro: bit - Level 3
Introduction to BBC Micro: bit is designed to give you practical guidelines on how to use the Micro: bit. You will be learning about all the peripherals that can be used by the Micro: bit as well as build projects in it. The BBC Micro: bit is a pocket-sized computer that introduces you to the methods how software and hardware can work together.
The course will focus on the concepts, building projects and learning the science behind them. The course will serve as an excellent guideline if you're a teacher or a parent that teaches young children how the Micro: bit works. In just two and half hours, you will learn ALL the peripherals of the Micro: bit and will build several projects too.
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Learning Outcome
- Gain an in depth understanding of the Micro: bit
- Learn to use all the peripherals that can be used with the Micro: bit
- Learn to use the buttons on the Micro: bit to trigger events.
- Learn how to communicate with Morse code using two Micro: bit
- Learn to do data transfers between the Micro: bit and a PC
[Module 01]Getting Started with the Micro:Bit
- Introduction to the Course
- Getting to know your BBC Micro:Bit
- Physical Overview of the BBC Micro:Bit
[Module 02]Visual Programming Using The Block Editor
- Introduction to the Block Editor
- Modules in the Block Editor
- Introduction to Programming Concepts
- Hello, World!
- Understanding the Micro:Bit buttons and the LED Matrix
- Blinking the LED Matrix with a button
- Advanced Functions of the LED Matrix
- Project: Pomodoro Timer
- Activity Project: Light Detector
- What is an Accelerometer?
- Using the Accelerometer Blocks
- Project: Spirit Level
- Activity Project: The Earthquake Detector
- What is a Magnetometer?
- The Magnetometer Module Blocks
- The Metal Detector Project
- Digital Compass Activity Project
- Understanding Serial Communication
- Get the Micro:bit to talk with a PC
- The Temperature Logger Project
- What is Radio Communication?
- An Overview of the Radio Module Blocks
- Digital Telegraphy Project using the Morse Code
- Conclusion
This is a knowledge-based course, and thus, will contain no method of ;
Certification
Once the course is successfully completed, the learners get awarded the certificate of completion for ‘Introduction to BBC Micro: bit - level 3' by iAP.
Awarding Body
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About the Tutor
Venkatesh is the founder of Makerdemy which is based in Singapore and has operations in Chennai, India. He has a BSc. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Madras and a Masters in Financial Engineering from the National University of Singapore. He also has an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management in Bangalore. Venkatesh strongly believes that education helps transform people's lives and that it should be made accessible to everyone. Updated on 29 February, 2024
Eligibility / Requirements
- There are no pre-requisites to follow this course
- Learners should be over the age of 16
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