Official BBC Micro:bit user guide

The BBC micro:bit is a pocket–sized electronic development platform built with education in mind. It was developed by the BBC in partnership with major tech companies, communities, and educational organizations to provide kids with a fun, easy, inexpensive way to develop their digital skills. With it, kids (and grownups) can learn basic programming and coding while having fun making virtual pets, developing games, and a whole lot more.

Written by internationally bestselling tech author Gareth Halfacree and endorsed by the micro:bit Foundation, The Official BBC micro:bit User Guide contains what you need to know to get up and running fast with the BBC micro:bit. Learn everything from taking your first steps with the BBC micro:bit to writing your own programs. You′ll also learn how to expand its capabilities with add–ons through easy–to–follow, step–by–step instructions.

  • Set up your BBC micro:bit and develop your digital skills
  • Write code in JavaScript Blocks, JavaScript, and Python
  • Discover the BBC micro:bit’s built–in sensors
  • Connect the BBC micro:bit to a Raspberry Pi to extend its capabilities
  • Build your own circuits and create hardware

The Official BBC micro:bit User Guide is your go–to source for learning all the secrets of the BBC micro:bit. Whether you′re just beginning or have some experience, this book allows you to dive right in and experience everything the BBC micro:bit has to offer.

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Subject(s)Computing, Programming, Algorithmic Thinking
Author(s)Gareth Halfacree
Age7-11, 11-14, 14-16, 16-19
Published2017
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Shelf reference007 HAL
ISN/ISBN9781119386735
Direct URLhttps://www.stem.org.uk/xew8f

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