{"product_id":"the-official-bbc-micro-bit-user-guide-isbn-9781119386735","title":"The Official BBC micro:bit User Guide","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe go-to guide to getting started with the BBC micro:bit and exploring all of its amazing capabilities.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe BBC micro:bit is a pocket-sized electronic development platform built with education in mind. It was developed by the BBC in partnership with major tech companies, communities, and educational organizations to provide kids with a fun, easy, inexpensive way to develop their digital skills. With it, kids (and grownups) can learn basic programming and coding while having fun making virtual pets, developing games, and a whole lot more.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWritten by internationally bestselling tech author Gareth Halfacree and endorsed by the Micro:bit Foundation, \u003ci\u003eThe Official BBC micro:bit User Guide\u003c\/i\u003e contains what you need to know to get up and running fast with the BBC micro:bit. Learn everything from taking your first steps with the BBC micro:bit to writing your own programs. You'll also learn how to expand its capabilities with add-ons through easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSet up your BBC micro:bit and develop your digital skills\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWrite code in JavaScript Blocks, JavaScript, and Python\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscover the BBC micro:bit’s built-in sensors\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConnect the BBC micro:bit to a Raspberry Pi to extend its capabilities\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuild your own circuits and create hardware\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Official BBC micro:bit User Guide\u003c\/i\u003e is your go-to source for learning all the secrets of the BBC micro:bit. Whether you're just beginning or have some experience, this book allows you to dive right in and experience everything the BBC micro:bit has to offer.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForeword xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1 Meet the BBC micro:bit 3\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Tour of the Board 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBreaking It Down 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDisplay 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eButtons 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProcessor 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRadio 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccelerometer 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCompass 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInput-Output Pins 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMicro-USB Port 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBattery Connector 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2 Getting Started with the BBC micro:bit 17\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHandling the BBC micro:bit 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePowering the BBC micro:bit 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUSB Power 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBattery Power 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGreetings from the BBC micro:bit 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSigns of Life 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTesting the Buttons 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMotion Gaming 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGet Coding 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResetting the BBC micro:bit 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3 Programming the BBC micro:bit 27\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUSB Connectivity 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrag-and-Drop 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAutomatic Flashing 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Code Editor 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDownloading Your Program 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout Flash Memory 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4 Programming Languages 41\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout Programming Languages 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Three Main BBC micro:bit Languages 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJavaScript Blocks 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJavaScript 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePython 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComparing Programming Languages 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing a Programming Language 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther Programming Languages 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5 JavaScript Blocks 51\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroducing the JavaScript Blocks Editor 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProgram 1: ‘Hello, World!’ 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLoops 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProgram 2: Button Inputs 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMultiple Buttons 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProgram 3: Touch Inputs 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVariables 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProgram 4: The Temperature Sensor 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFormatting the Output 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProgram 5: The Compass Sensor 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProgram 6: The Accelerometer Sensor 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDelays 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReading Raw Accelerometer Data 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProgram 7: The Fruit Catcher Game 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Setup 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Main Program Loop 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConditional Loops 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConditional Statements 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Control Events 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther Steps 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6 JavaScript 87\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroducing the JavaScript Editor 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProgram 1: ‘Hello, World!’ 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLoops 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProgram 2: Button Inputs 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMultiple Buttons 97\u003c\/p\u003e 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\u003cp\u003eFurther Steps 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8 The Wireless BBC micro:bit 163\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe BBC micro:bit Radio 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProgram 1: One-to-One Communication 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProgram 2: One-to-Many Communication 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProgram 3: Radio Groups 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTesting the Group Feature 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing the BBC micro:bit with a Smartphone or Tablet 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9 The BBC micro:bit and the Raspberry Pi 175\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Raspberry Pi 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConnecting the Raspberry Pi to the BBC micro:bit 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReading from the BBC micro:bit 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing the BBC micro:bit Display 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePractical 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A noted technology journalist and long-time tech author, Gareth also has an extensive background in computing education.    \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLEARN YOUR WAY AROUND THE BBC micro:bit TO START BUILDING AND CODING TODAY\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith comprehensive coverage and easy-to-follow instructions, \u003ci\u003eThe Official BBC micro:bit User Guide\u003c\/i\u003e contains everything you need to know to start building right away. No coding experience? No problem. You'll begin with basic concepts and learn how the BBC micro:bit works. Simple Python and JavaScript commands demonstrate fundamental coding concepts, while step-by-step instructions walk you through the process using simple, everyday language. More experienced programmers can dive right in to writing their own code and customizing their BBC micro:bit with add-ons. 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