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[heading size=”1″ color=”#80D6F9″]Session 4[/heading] How was that, easy? Challenging? Fun? Now things are getting serious, can we programme the ‘Rock, Paper, Scissors’ game? Let’s do it together. How is it activated? by a Shake What happens when you shake? Well, 3 things: Rock, Paper, Scissors. The Microbit must choose between three images. Now, we should
[heading size=”1″ color=”#80D6F9″]Session 4[/heading] Ok, it is time for the second experiment of today. First of all, let’s see if we can say ‘Hello!’, and perhaps add your name? Here are the steps: 1 – Launch the Microsoft Block Editor 2 – Can you put these two objects together? It’s very similar to scratch 3
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First of all, congratulations for making it this far, this is a tough workshop ;)! As you may have noticed, there are 25 (5 x 5) LEDs (Light-Emitting Diodes) on the micro:bit, let’s use them. Why don’t we program the name of the notes to come out when the buttons are pressed? Please follow the
Yes, hacking the headphones was a good solution, but a little quiet, isn’t it? Let’s build a speaker. There are no instructions for this part of the workshop, you will have to work with other students, to work out the best solution. All we can say is that you will need 2 components. Did you
In coding, compiling is the action which translates the code readable by humans, into that suitable for machines (computers, phones, the micro:bit, etc.). Once you click on ‘Compile’ the browser will create a .hex file (probably in your download folder). Please connect your micro:bit and copy the new file onto it (ask for help,
As you may have noticed, we also have 0, 1, 2, 3v and GND. 0 and GND are for our speaker (coming up shortly), 3v is for extra power, but 1 and 2? Let’s use them. Search for the block below, in ‘Input’ Let’s assign a G to P1 and an A to P2. Eventually,
Now, to check if everything is working: Click on: RUN Try pressing button A with your mouse, on the screen We have prepared our first note. If you right click on the block you will be able to select Duplicate. Do it twice and change the options so that: Button B gives you D Button
