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### [Microbit](/exercises/en-US/microbit)
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**Discover coding with Microbit—create interactive projects and learn programming basics in a fun, hands-on way!**
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## Get Started Today!
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Begin your journey into the world of coding and creativity. Whether you're a beginner or looking to expand your skills, there's a program here for you!

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title: Micro:bit One Day Workshop
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category: microbit
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## Workshop Overview
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This workshop introduces students to the micro:bit and how to create interactive programs using the MakeCode platform.
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### Sessions Included:
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1. [Introduction to Micro:bit](/exercises/en-US/microbit/level-1)
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2. [Basic Programming with Micro:bit](/exercises/en-US/microbit/level-2)
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3. [Advanced Programming with Micro:bit](/exercises/en-US/microbit/level-3)
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4. [Group Programming Challenge](/exercises/en-US/microbit/level-4)

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template: exercise
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title: Introduction to Micro:bit
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level: 1
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category: microbit
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tags: ['microbit']
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description: Choose the sample project that most interests you and dig in!
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### What is a micro:bit?
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A small programmable computer designed to teach coding and electronics.
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🔗 [What is the micro:bit – Official Intro](https://microbit.org/get-started/what-is-the-microbit/)
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### Features
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- 5x5 LED Grid
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- Buttons A and B
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- Light, temperature, and motion sensors
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- Pins for external connections
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### Setup Steps
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🔗 [Video: Getting Started](https://youtu.be/7JNEF01WR4w)
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🔗 [BBC micro:bit Guide](https://rpf.io/microbit-intro)
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1. Connect your micro:bit to your computer
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2. Go to [MakeCode for micro:bit](https://makecode.microbit.org/)
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3. Click **New Project**
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4. Start coding and run your program

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title: Microbit - Introduction
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category: microbit
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level: 1
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# Microbit - Introduction
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### [Lesson 1: Introduction to Microbit](./L1-E1)
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Learn the basics of lighting up individual pixels with different colors on your Microbit. A perfect starting point for new coders!

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title: Basic Programming with Micro:bit
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level: 2
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category: microbit
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tags: ['microbit']
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description: Choose the sample project that most interests you and dig in!
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Getting Started with MakeCode - MakeCode is a block-based visual programming environment for micro:bit.
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🔗 [MakeCode Editor](https://makecode.microbit.org/)
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🔗 [MakeCode Beginner Docs](https://makecode.microbit.org/docs)
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### First Program: "Hello, World!"
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Scroll a message on the micro:bit LED screen.
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🔗 [Scroll Your Name – Project](https://makecode.microbit.org/projects/scroll-your-name)
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### Other Beginner Projects
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### 1. **Flashing Heart Animation** - Make a heart icon flash forever.
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🔗 [Flashing Heart – MakeCode Project](https://makecode.microbit.org/projects/flashing-heart)
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### 2. **Name Tag** - Display your name or nickname with the press of a button.
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🔗 [Name Tag Project](https://makecode.microbit.org/projects/name-tag)
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### 3. **Smiley Button** - Press a button to display a smiley face.
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🔗 [Button Icons](https://makecode.microbit.org/projects/button-icons)
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### 4. **Temperature Display** - Use the built-in temperature sensor to display the current temperature.
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🔗 [Temperature Project](https://makecode.microbit.org/projects/thermometer)
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## Skills You'll Learn
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- Using inputs (buttons)
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- Displaying output (LEDs)
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- Loops and events
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- Basic sensors (temp)

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title: Microbit - Introduction
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# Microbit - Basic Programming
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### [Lesson 2: Basic Programming Microbit](./L2-E1)
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Learn the basics programming with Microbit, lets start coding!

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description: Choose the sample project that most interests you and dig in!
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### Inputs and Outputs - Work with real-world inputs and outputs.
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🔗 [Button Input + Icon Output](https://makecode.microbit.org/projects/button-icons)
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🔗 [LED Animation – Flashing Heart](https://makecode.microbit.org/projects/flashing-heart)
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### Loops - Use forever loops to repeat animations or actions.
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🔗 [Forever Loop Examples](https://makecode.microbit.org/#editor)
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### Conditions (If-Else Logic) - Respond to button presses or sensor values with conditions.
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🔗 [Button Press If-Else Example](https://makecode.microbit.org/reference/input/on-button-pressed)
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### 1. **Dice Simulator** - Shake the micro:bit to roll a digital dice.
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🔗 [Dice Simulator – MakeCode Project](https://makecode.microbit.org/projects/virtual-dice)
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### 2. **Thermometer** - Show icons for hot/cold depending on temperature.
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🔗 [Temperature – MakeCode Project](https://makecode.microbit.org/reference/input/temperature)
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### 3. **Step Counter** - Use accelerometer to track motion and count steps.
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🔗 [Step Counter – MakeCode Project](https://makecode.microbit.org/projects/step-counter)
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### 4. **Gesture-Based Control** - Detect gestures like tilt, shake, or face up/down.
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🔗 [Tilt Alarm Example – MakeCode Project](https://makecode.microbit.org/projects/tilt-alarm)
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- Try combining loops with conditions
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- Test new blocks in the MakeCode playground
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- Read values from `input.acceleration()`, `input.temperature()`, and more

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### [Lesson 3: Advanced Programming Microbit](./L3-E1)
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Learn the basics programming with Microbit, lets start coding!

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### Objective
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Apply your knowledge to build a creative project.
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Collaborate in small teams to build creative and functional micro:bit systems. Below are curated multi-micro:bit or sensor-rich group projects with official links.
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Create a virtual pet that displays needs and emotions. Use buttons to feed/play and keep the pet happy.
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🔗 [Digital Pet Project – MakeCode Project](https://makecode.microbit.org/projects/digital-pet)
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**Skills Used:**
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Compete to test reaction speeds! Use two micro:bits with radio to start and stop the timer.
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🔗 [Reaction Time Game – MakeCode Project](https://makecode.microbit.org/projects/reaction-time)
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Create an anti-theft or locker alarm system that triggers when motion is detected.
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🔗 [MakeCode Alarm Project](https://makecode.microbit.org/projects/alarm)
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🔗 [Radio Messaging (Text Chat) – MakeCode Project](https://learn.microblocks.fun/en/activities/mb-walkie-talkie-en/index.html)
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Shake your micro:bit to play Rock, Paper, or Scissors and compete with friends!
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🔗 [Rock Paper Scissors – MakeCode Project](https://makecode.microbit.org/projects/rock-paper-scissors)
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🔗 [Microbit.org Guide](https://microbit.org/projects/make-it-code-it/rock-paper-scissors/)
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# Microbit - Group Programming Challenge
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### [Lesson 4: Group Programming Challenge](./L4-E1)
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Learn the basics programming with Microbit, lets start coding!

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