Create with a Micro:bit
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In this Series
In this series you are going to build four new inventions
using the micro bit: a tiny computer that you can program
Scan to
and expand yourself.
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For instance, you can make a digital pet, code a smart
thermometer or build an alarm for your room.
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Vocabulary
Abstraction: decreasing the complexity and increas- Variable: a variable is a value or information that is
ing the efficiency of a representation for a problem. saved in the memory of the computer. You can call
Often by reducing irrelevant information and up a variable at any time in your code. And the
repetition of instructions. value of each variable can change.
Algorithm: a series of consecutive instructions to Electric Circuit: a path or line through which an
solve a problem or to reach a goal, comparable with electrical current flows.
a recipe to prepare a meal.
Electrons: particles with a negative electrical
Conditional: a comparison to decide if something charge. They are so small that you cannot see
should or should not be done, for example "if... them.
then..." or "as long as... do... " or "repeat... until...".
Hertz: a measure of frequency. Specifically, it's one
Loop: a part of a computer program that is repeat- cycle per second.
ed several times, also called iteration.
Callibrate: to adjust something so that it can be
used in an accurate and exact way.
Did you know that all over the world Maker Faires are held?
Inventors present their latest inventions and creations here.
Maybe there's one near you too...
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MicroPets
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Build a Smart Thermometer
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Fruity Beats with a Microbit
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Make an Alarm for Your Room
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