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Find out more about the Microsoft MakeCode platform and the micro:bit, plus how you can access free coding training and ...
The first micro:bit was invented by the BBC and partners and launched in 2015, honouring the BBC’s legacy of computing that ...
The micro:bit follows in the footsteps of another UK low-cost learn-to-code micro computer, the Raspberry Pi, but the aim was to create a learning device that is rather simpler to get started with ...
Plug the micro:bit into your computer and it will point you to this site. This is where you can learn about the device and code programs for it. BBC ...
On the left we have the main code commands starting with Basic and going down to Devices, clicking through these will give you a good idea of what is possible with the Micro:bit out-of-the-box ...
A tiny computer intended to encourage UK kids to get programming is finally being delivered to schools, some half a year later than originally planned.
Learning to Code with micro:bit - Lesson OneWhat is coding? Coding is our way of giving a computer program a set of instructions. Computer programs can include websites, games, apps or even how ...
Learning to Code with micro:bit - Lesson TwoWhat are animations? Animations create an illusion of movement when we have images flowing in a certain sequence or order. In our last lesson on micro ...
Does the world really need another hobby programmable chip? One developer thinks the $20 micro:bit is both elegant and rugged.
Two teams of young designers are tasked with coming up with a micro:bit powered invention to help the Gladiators win the ultimate Live Lessons eliminator event.