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MicroPython for the BBC Micro:bit

This course will help you to develop an in-depth understanding of the Micro:bit and learn to interface a variety ofsensors and peripherals with the Micro:bit.

Venkatesh Varadachari
Venkatesh Varadachari
Published: Nov 2021
Intermediate
Data Science
3 hours
MicroPython for the BBC Micro:bit

Course Overview

 If you are a hobbyist, a teacher, a student or an engineer with a basic understanding of electronics and want to learn or teach physical computation with Microbit, this is the course for you. After this course, you will be confident enough to write code in MicroPython for any compatible hardware. You will also develop an in-depth understanding of the Micro:bit and learn to interface a variety of sensors and peripherals with the Micro:bit. As a part of this course, we will build from ground up, a Weather Station using the Micro:bit with an LCD panel and a BMP180 Sensor. We will also implement a Remote Home Automation Project using a relay module.

Skills You Will Gain

Microbit
MicroPython

Course Includes

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STUDENTS*
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This course includes:

  • 3+ hours of on-demand video
  • 5 modules
  • Core level
  • Direct access/chat with the instructor
  • 100% self-paced online
  • Many downloadable resources
  • Shareable certificate of completion

Learning Outcomes (At the end of this program, you will be able to...)

  • Learn to write code in MicroPython for any hardware that supports it 
  • Learn to work with all on-board peripherals of the Micro:bit using MicroPython 
  • Learn the working and interfacing of external peripherals 
  • Learn the working of relays, LCD and BMP180 sensor through projects 

Prerequisites

  • Completing our “Introduction to BBC Micro:bit” course is recommended. 
  • Basic understanding of Electronics 
  • No prior knowledge in Programming is required 
  • Good logical thinking 

Who Should Attend

  • A hobbyist looking to learn to program the Micro:bit in MicroPython 
  • A student with a basic understanding of electronics and want to use the Micro:bit to interact with the Physical World 
  • An engineer who wants do fast prototyping of projects using the Micro:bit 
  • A teacher looking to introduce physical computing in his or her class, using MicroPython in the Micro:bit 

Curriculum

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