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Use micro:bit's built-in radio to create a chat app
Understand the functionality of a digital compass and create a program where an arrow always points north
Learn and apply basic IoT concepts and the Micro:bit Smart Science IoT Kit components
Set up a Weather Station with Micro:bit IoT Kit and use ThingSpeak for data storage and IFTTT for automation
Collect environmental data using the BME280 sensor and analyze it for scientific purposes
Create a smart plant watering system using a soil moisture sensor and servo motor
Design and program an energy-saving smart lamp post.
This course is designed to introduce students to the micro:bit micro-computer through hands-on projects and programming using MakeCode. The projects range from creating simple games, digital compass, environmental data collection systems, smart plant watering systems, IoT weather stations, energy-saving smart lamp posts, reaction and dice games, LED animations, to building mechanical automata and a T-Rex model. It emphasizes coding practices, utilization of sensors and actuators, and introduces students to IoT technologies, data analysis, and automation tools like ThingSpeak and IFTTT. The course provides a comprehensive understanding of micro:bit’s functionality through practical applications, encouraging problem-solving, creativity, and collaboration among students.
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