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The document discusses Micro Bits, small coding devices designed for various applications such as displaying messages and powering LEDs. It compares Micro Bits with Arduinos, highlighting their differences in size, capabilities, and programming languages. Additionally, it covers the history and importance of Micro Bits in education and technology.

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micro bit

The document discusses Micro Bits, small coding devices designed for various applications such as displaying messages and powering LEDs. It compares Micro Bits with Arduinos, highlighting their differences in size, capabilities, and programming languages. Additionally, it covers the history and importance of Micro Bits in education and technology.

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Micro bits!

By Daniela Pinto Requiz


and Ngoc Nguyen
Some things we will discuss -
● What is a micro bit?
● What makes a micro bit?
● What can you do with them?
● Comparing and contrasting
Micro Bits with Arduinos
● How do they work?
● History of Micro Bits
● The importance of Micro Bits
What is a Micro bit?

● A small system made for coding small ideas


● For example you could code it to .….
○ Show a small message
○ Play a mini game
○ A random generator
○ Power LEDS
○ Much more!
Components of a Micro Bit
Reset Button
USB Connector Battery
Socket

25 LED Lights Processor

2 Buttons

Edge connector for accessories


Pin - 0 Pin - 1 Pin - 2 Pin - 3V
Pin - GND Compass and accelerometer
Micro Bits VS Arduinos
Although Micro Bits and Arduinos look very similar,
they are actually quite different! Both have different
abilities, capabilities, limits, and accomplish similar
features. However, they complement one another
more often than not.
Arduino
Micro:Bit Unlike Micro Bits, Arduinos are
Micro Bits are very small and usually larger and are less like small
compact, however they computers and more like machines
have a lot of power and that reads input and does
RAM, 16KB to the Arduino’s something based on that input.
2KB! It has less extensions Arduinos are often used in more
though, making it limited in complicated projects due to its
its capabilities. They can be many extensions throughout the
programmed in many years. They can be programmed
languages. with a relative of C
How do Micro bits work?

● Plug the micro bit with a micro USB cable and to your computer
● Should show a yellow light and sometimes red light at the bottom
● Can code through python or using select bars
○ https://python.microbit.org/v/1.1
○ https://makecode.microbit.org/
● Download to your computer
● Drag to microbit folder
● Wait until its fully done
● See it work in micro bit
What can Micro bits be used for?

Simple uses

● Make words appear in flashing lights


● Can power a small game
● Can make simple drawings appear

Advanced uses

● Power cameras
● Chose playlists
● Control musical instruments
● Control robots
History of Micro bits

● Originally made in BBC company


● They started planning it in 2012
● Wanted to send it to every 11-12 year old in Britain starting from
oct. 2015
● Only some teachers got them in september
● Planned to make it for sale by end of 2015 but didn’t happen until
March 2016
● In 2015, BBC had taken in many manufactures to help make micro
bits
● Successful business
Why micro bits are important

● Can educate kids and people in fun ways


○ Learn about coding
○ How computers and micro bits work
○ Could help them in future careers if interested

● Can be useful in many different ways


○ For cameras
○ Robots
○ more
bibliography

● https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Micro_Bit#:~:text=The%20Micro%20Bit%20was%20design
ed,Micro%20for%20computing%20in%20education.
● Comparison Between Micro:Bit and Arduino
● https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/35862642
● What is an Arduino?
● Growing Snake Game

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