Use class sets of micro:bits with Python to build larger systems in a collaborative way. Learn practical text-based programming and harness the capabilities of the micro:bit to overcome limitations. Build projects that allow multiple micro:bits and other microcontroller boards to communicate and coordinate their operations. Includes tips and stories about implementing these ideas in classrooms, Code Clubs, and Maker environments.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 349 pages
Publication date: 06 April 2023
Publisher: APress

Educators who want to bring coding and electronics into their classrooms,clubs,or Makerspaces. Parents who want to help their children learn about coding,electronics,and creativity.

Build Complex Systems with Micro:bits and Python

In this comprehensive guide, you'll embark on a thrilling journey to unlock the full potential of the humble micro:bit and harness its capabilities for building complex systems. You'll explore innovative ways to overcome some of the micro:bit's limitations, while learning practical text-based programming along the way.

But that's not all! You'll dive into the exciting realm of inter-microcontroller communication, enabling multiple micro:bits, along with other microcontroller boards like the Raspberry Pi, to communicate seamlessly and coordinate their operations to create larger systems. This book goes beyond mere instruction, offering valuable tips and inspiring stories about implementing these ideas in classrooms, Code Clubs, and Maker environments.

With a focus on practical logistics, you'll discover easy set-up procedures and acceptance criteria that ensure students and participants have a fulfilling and successful experience. Drawing from years of running a Code Club and organizing Maker workshops and events, the author shares invaluable insights and strategies for teaching collaborative solutions and design logic.

As you progress, you'll scale up your logic to tackle more complex projects, incorporating additional electronic and physical components that interact with the world. You'll collaborate with others to create fun inventions, blending hardware, coding, electronics, physical objects, and e-textiles to bring your ideas to life.

Whether you're a Makerspace enthusiast, educator, or parent looking to nurture your child's creativity and interest in coding and electronics, this book is your ultimate resource. It empowers you to unlock the power of micro:bits and Python, enabling you to build remarkable systems and create a positive impact on the world. So, let's embark on this coding adventure together and unlock the endless possibilities of micro:bit and Python!

Weight: 569g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781484291962
Edition number: 1st ed.