Discover the potential of the BBC micro:bit for robotics projects in this comprehensive video tutorial. Learn about the micro:bit's capabilities, history, and applications in robotics. Explore its pin-outs, connectivity options, and comparison with Arduino and Raspberry Pi Pico. Gain insights into essential robotics skills, including design, engineering, electronics, and programming. Examine the differences between micro:bit versions, explore add-ons, and learn how to upload files. Watch a demonstration of code examples using MicroPython and get inspired by a special mailbag segment featuring Simon Monk of MonkMakes. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced maker, this tutorial provides valuable knowledge to kickstart your micro:bit robotics journey.
Overview
Syllabus
micro:bit for Robotics
Overview of this session
What is the BBC micro:bit?
How to connect to the BBC micro:bit
Fast, Flexible & Cheap
BBC micro:bit Pin Outs
BBC micro:bit history
Over a million given away for free
Electronics Kits
Robotics Skills finder
Design and Engineering, skills and knowledge
Electronics, skills and knowledge
Programming, skills and knowledge
How does the micro:bit compare to the Arduino and Raspberry pi Pico
What can the micro:bit do?
micro:bit v1 vs micro:bit v2
micro:bit add-ons
how to upload files to the micro:bit
mailbag - from Simon Monk of MonkMakes
demo time - code examples on the micro:bit using MicroPython
Taught by
Kevin McAleer
