Challenges, demos, and discussion.
Some common mistakes with the excellent Kitronik Zip Halo board.
Things to inspire ideas at dojos, jams, code clubs. Some of these also have activities designed for them.
Make neopixels change colour to match whatever you show to your microbit!
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Multiple micro:bits harmonising, syncd by radio. My first micropython project.
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Make the micro:bit sound like it's playing chords, by playing arpeggios really fast. Uses some experimental custom blocks.
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Turn your micro:bit into a drummer by having solenoids hit things! Featuring the Adafruit Crickit board.
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my old first experiments with microbits playing harmony together (micropython)
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Add a cheap microphone and react to sound
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A MicroPython version of my neopixel racing game
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An interactive set of patterns for the kitronik zip halo or other neopixel rings.
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A simple button-mashing race game with neopixel strips
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Getting the micro:bit to play sampled sound!
language: micropython
An example of making neopixel racing animate smoothly.
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A two-player button-mashing tug-of-war along a neopixel strip
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Have microbit control your AFrame VR worlds!
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Have microbit radio messages appear up on your computer monitor - great for big displays at workshops or dojos!
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Have microbit control your Sonic Pi music!
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Make a micro:bit controller random picker, to decide whatever you want! Who'll take the next penalty? Who's turn is it to dance?
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microbit radio messaging makes it easy for students to collaborate on non-trivial projects together without many of the traditional problems.
Some recommended micro:bit related kit for coder dojos, code clubs, and after-school clubs. Everything from croc clips to motor driver boards.
Some recommended micro:bit-related kit for parents with kids at different stages.