This book is a one-stop guide for learning BBC Micro:bit with MicroPython, exploring many hardware components and programming techniques to provide detailed insights into developing practical applications with the Micro:bit. It will also show you how hardware components can be manipulated using a combination of Micro:bit and MicroPython for developing practical projects. BBC Micro:bit in Practice will help you gain a holistic understanding of the BBC Micro:bit platform and MicroPython programming, guiding you through mini projects aimed at developing practical knowledge of circuit design and writing programs. You’ll learn how to write programs for working with built-in LEDs and buttons, interfacing external LEDs, buttons, motors, buzzers, and much more. You’ll also work with built-in radio, speakers, accelerometer, and a compass. You’ll dive into concepts related to the Micro:bit filesystem, interfacing external displays, and working with libraries in detail before exploring sewable circuits and wearable technology.
After reading this Micro:bit book, you’ll understand how to apply principles in electronics and MicroPython to create interesting real-life projects from scratch.
publication date
2022-12-09
what you will learn
Explore the essentials of the BBC Micro:bit, its hardware specifications, and versions
Program built-in and external LEDs and buttons
Program external LED-based displays, buzzers, and stepper motors
Use analog input and pulse width modulation to drive a servo motor
Detect gestures with internal sensors such as accelerometer, compass, and magnetometer
Work on projects with built-in features such as music, speech, radio, and filesystem
Explore the advanced features of the Micro:bit
key features
Explore hardware programming and leverage the power of the BBC Micro:bit and MicroPython * Build real-life creative projects step by step with each chapter increasing in complexity and interactivity * Learn the features of the Micro:bit and how to interface it with electronic components through circuits and code examples
approach
Complete with hands-on tutorials and projects, this easy-to-follow guide will teach you the foundations of MicroPython programming to help you develop projects with the popular microcontroller platform BBC Micro:bit. Each chapter has mini projects to apply the knowledge gained by readers into real life.
audience
This book is for anyone who wants to use the combination of MicroPython and the BBC Micro:bit for building exciting real-life projects. Engineers, researchers, hobbyists, and technology instructors working in areas such as embedded systems, electronics, software development, IoT, robotics, teaching, and training will find this book useful for building projects. Prior experience with building basic electronic circuits and any programming language, not necessarily MicroPython, will be helpful.
short description
BBC Micro:bit in Practice is a comprehensive guide for those looking to use the BBC Micro:bit to develop creative projects using MicroPython. It helps you to easily understand the essentials of MicroPython and explore the exciting hardware features of the Micro:bit such as radio, built-in accelerometer and compass with accelerometer, and GPIO.
subtitle
A hands-on guide to building creative real-life projects with MicroPython and the BBC Micro:bit
keywords
BBC Micro:bit, Python, MicroPython, microcontrollers, LEDs, buttons, Stepper Motors, IOT, Analog, PWM, electronics, embedded systems, robotics, circuit, projects, step-by-step, creative, radio, real-lfe, single board computers, hardware, software
Product ISBN
9781804610121
