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Lesson 1: The micro:bit
Lesson 1: The micro:bit
Learning Objective
Learning Objective
To understand the hardware and software components that make up computer systems and how they communicate with one another and with other systems.
To understand how instructions are stored and executed within a computer system.
To undertake creative projects using multiple applications across a range of devices.
Success Criteria
Success Criteria
To identify the main components of a BBC micro:bit.
To know how sequence and iteration are used in computer programs.
To create a digital cartoon program that responds to input events.
What is a micro:bit?
What is a micro:bit?
The micro:bit is a tiny computer.
You can write programs for the micro:bit on your computer and then transfer them to the micro:bit to be run.
Basic Hardware Information
Basic Hardware Information
Before we get down to programming the BBC micro:bit ourselves, it makes sense to know exactly what the BBC micro:bit can do.
Firstly, let’s look at the front:
Turn over to see the back:
There are many more features but we will go over those in time
Class Task 1
Class Task 1
Time for a game!
Time for a game!
Let’s see how to download and play a hex file called microbit-Shake-em-Game.hex
Click on the link and download the file
Running the Code on a Micro:bit
Running the Code on a Micro:bit
Connect the micro:bit to your computer using the usb cable
Class Task - Strings, Shakes and Switches
Class Task - Strings, Shakes and Switches
Click on the link and open the file Strings, Shakes and Switches Work through the file
Now test your program using the simulator…
Start a new Program
Last Task - create a Digital Cartoon
Last Task - create a Digital Cartoon
Your final challenge is to create a digital cartoon!
Using the show leds and pause (ms) blocks from the Basic Blocks menu, see if you can create your electronic mini-movie.
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