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4 Lessons to Get You Started with the micro:bit

By: Jenn Toso 2018-05-02

Lesson 1: Using the Built-in Sensors

In this lesson you will learn how to use the micro:bit's accelerometer to make a simple movement-activated alarm. You will also learn how to use the micro:bit's magnetometer chip to detect the presence of a magnet.

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Lesson 2: Controlling LEDs on Breadboard

In this lesson, you will learn how to connect a micro:bit to a solderless breadboard as well as how to turn an LED on and off, control its brightness, and also use three LEDs to make a traffic signal.

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Lesson 3: NeoPixels with micro:bit

NeoPixels (addressable LEDs) are a great way to easily create colorful displays using strips of LEDs or LEDs arranged in a circle like the NeoPixel ring used in this lesson.

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Lesson 4: Sensing Light

In this guide, you will learn how to sense the light level using a micro:bit.

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Be sure to check out all 4 of these great lessons from Simon Monk (and much more!) in the Adafruit Learning System in the Adafruit blog!

About this author

Jenn Toso, Social Media Marketing Specialist, specializes in all things social! As a dedicated member of the social media team at DigiKey, you can find her blogging, sharing, tweeting and posting on DigiKey’s social media channels. Jenn’s passion is the Maker and STEM communities and believes that today’s young people hold the key to a brighter tomorrow for everyone. Jenn holds a Bachelor of Science in Business, a Master of Science in Internet Marketing and a PhD in Hockey Mom. In her spare time, Jenn likes to explore her newly discovered affinity for wearable technology and fuel her addiction to all things hockey. You can usually find Jenn on some type of social media or in a hockey arena – sometimes enjoying both at the same time.