Develop real-world interactive physical computing applications using
the Micro: bit with more than 100 MicroPython examples with circuit
diagrams
Key Features:
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Explore hardware programming and leverage the power of the BBC Micro:
bit and MicroPython
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Build real-life creative projects step by step with each chapter
increasing in complexity and interactivity
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Learn the features of the Micro: bit and how to interface it with
electronic components through circuits and code examples
Book Description:
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.
What You Will Learn:
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Explore the essentials of the BBC Micro: bit, its hardware
specifications, and versions
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Program built-in and external LEDs and buttons
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Program external LED-based displays, buzzers, and stepper motors
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Use analog input and pulse width modulation to drive a servo motor
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Detect gestures with internal sensors such as accelerometer, compass,
and magnetometer
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Work on projects with built-in features such as music, speech, radio,
and filesystem
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Explore the advanced features of the Micro: bit
Who this book is for:
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, wil
