News
Micro:bit at Bett 2017!
Bett is the world's leading education technology event celebrated in the
UK. Join the Foundation at the Micro:bit Pods and find out how the
Micro:bit Educational Foundation is empowering children, teachers and
parents around the globe to learn, teach and invent using the micro:bit.
BBC micro:bit - STEM revolution in Croatian schools
Croatian Makers' campaign to get micro:bit into 360 Croatian schools for STEM education (Google translation)
Join the Time Lord and put your micro:bit to the test
The BBC micro:bit will be put to the test at the controls of the TARDIS
in this special BBC Live Lesson in collaboration with the team behind
Doctor Who.
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Articles
What is the BBC micro:bit – Gary explains
Great article introducing what is the micro:bit and how it can be used.
Projects
BBC Microbit bot using the L9110 motor controller
Connecting the BBC micro:bit to a standard motor driver board like the L9110, adding motors, and a simple chassis.
microbit Logic Gates Practical Overview
Programming a set of micro:bits as a hands-on way to teach logic gates
and truth tables to students. These logic gates can then be connected to
switches and outputs using crocodile clips.
Updates
New version of PXT deployed
A significant and exciting update: All blocks now need to be attached to
a event (like "on start"), new JavaScript toolbox, search for blocks,
collapsible and full screen simulator, BT Eddystone, design improvements
and much more!
Others
micro:bit CAD resources
New micro:bit 3D CAD resources from Proto-Pic. The models are still being designed, so keep an eye on this one!
Upcoming Events
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January 23th-24th, IoT Tech Expo - zbit-connect stand for the... - London, England
January 25th-28th, Bett Show - micro:bit stand - London, England
January 31st, Introduction to Wearable Technology Using... - Cwmbran, Wales
February 4th, Micro:bit Hack-a-thon by the IET Toronto... - Toronto, Canada
April 4th, The Micro:bit Story: The Highs and Lows of... - Lancaster, England
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