Beginning BBC micro:bit

1. Front Matter

   Pages i-xiv

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2. Getting Ready

   • Pradeeka Seneviratne

   Pages 1-38

3. Working with Display and Images

   • Pradeeka Seneviratne

   Pages 39-60

4. Working with Buttons

   • Pradeeka Seneviratne

   Pages 61-73

5. Using Inputs and Outputs

   • Pradeeka Seneviratne

   Pages 75-107

6. Using the Accelerometer and Compass

   • Pradeeka Seneviratne

   Pages 109-131

7. Working with Music

   • Pradeeka Seneviratne

   Pages 133-154

8. Working with Speech

   • Pradeeka Seneviratne

   Pages 155-169

9. Storing and Manipulating Files

   • Pradeeka Seneviratne

   Pages 171-187

10. Networks and Radios

    • Pradeeka Seneviratne

    Pages 189-206

11. Back Matter

    Pages 207-256

    PDF

Learn essential concepts and techniques to build simple-to-advanced projects and overcome common programming challenges in micro:bit development. 

Beginning BBC micro:bit will take you through the complete features and capabilities of the micro:bit controller, enabling you to program and build your own projects. The uses are endless for the micro:bit and this books will help get you started on building your next project with this popular and easy-to-use microcontroller. 


You'll use online Python Editor and Mu Editor to build your own applications. Reviewed by the micro:bit developer team, this comprehensive guide also provides clean code examples to help you learn the key concepts behind the micro:bit API. 



What You’ll Learn

• Work with the various kits and accessories
  
• Master the micro:bit development platform with easy to follow examplesand clean code
• Build your own micro:bit applications using an online Python editor and Mu editor
• Use the on-board LED matrix, built-in buttons, I/O pins, accelerometer, and compass
• Learn how to connect and communicate with devices through I2C, SPI, and UART
• Build applications with music and speech libraries
• Use Local Persistent File System to store and manipulate files
• Build applications based on wired and radio networks
• Use micro:bit and micro:bit Blue apps

Who This Book Is For


Beginners, those already experienced with electronics, and hobbyists at all levels looking to get started with a new microcontroller.

• micro:bit controller
• microcontroller
• i/o pins
• JavaScript Blocks Editor
• concepts and techniques
• Python Editor
• Arduino
• Raspberry Pi
• Build applications
• sensors
• bbc
• getting started
• user guide

• Mulleriyawa, Sri Lanka

  Pradeeka Seneviratne

Pradeeka Seneviratne is a software engineer with over 10 years of experience in computer programming and systems design. He is an expert in the development of Arduino and Raspberry Pi-based embedded systems and is currently a full-time embedded software engineer working with embedded systems and highly scalable technologies. Previously, Pradeeka worked as a software engineer for several IT infrastructure and technology servicing companies.

He collaborated with the Outernet (free data from space, forever) project as a volunteer hardware and software tester for Lighthouse, and Raspberry Pi-based DIY Outernet receivers based on Ku band satellite frequencies. Pradeeka is the author Building Arduino PLCs, Internet of Things with Arduino Blueprints, IoT: Building Arduino-based Projects, and Raspberry Pi 3 Projects for Java Programmers.

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