Description
Book SynopsisThe BBC micro:bit is a tiny electronics board developed to teach kids and beginners about coding and hardware. This book will show you how to code in MicroPython and JavaScript Blocks, simplified versions of the popular Python and JavaScript programming languages, through building some dastardly and eccentric electronics projects with the micro:bit.
Trade Review“Packed with projects and experiments for young, mad scientists . . . an excellent resource to take curious kids on a journey into physical computing.”
—Andrew Gregory, HackSpace“Simon Monk has been teaching folks how to learn to code and make for many years, so he knows exactly the kinds of projects that any beginner can make, and all the trouble spots to avoid. . . . It’s a STEAM adventure for students of all backgrounds!”
—Limor Fried, Adafruit“Fun for all Ages. Great book with very fun experiments. . . . Colorful pictures and instructions will help you create many interesting projects and the rest is up to your imagination.”
—Marco, Amazon reviewerTable of ContentsIntroductionChapter 1: Getting Started
Chapter 2: Super Sonic
Chapter 3: Luminous Light
Chapter 4: Magical Magnetism
Chapter 5: Amazing Acceleration
Chapter 6: Mad Movement
Chapter 7: Time Travel
Chapter 8: Mad Scientist Mind Games
Chapter 9: Environmental Madness
Chapter 10: Radio Activity
Appendix: Get the Parts
