BBC Micro:bit Recipes : Learn Programming with Microsoft MakeCode Blocks

Build engaging programs for the BBC micro:bit using Microsoft's MakeCode web editor. Using this open source platform, you'll learn to program in an accessible way that easily translates into real-world programming. __BBC micro:bit Recipes__ is a practical guide with a problem-solving approach. It provides exact solutions for common application development problems for the micro:bit using MakeCode. You'll discover and apply techniques that can be used to build simple games with sprites, keep score, and control game play.The micro:bit is a small programmable device that is a cross between a very small computer and a programmable embedded board. It is easy to program, extremely versatile, and designed with young learners in mind. In particular, it is designed to be easy for people who have never programmed before.By the end of this book, you'll have the foundation to build programs with the Microsoft MakeCode editor and use and process data with built-in sensors, such as accelerometer, compass, temperature, touch, and light. You'll also see how to work with communication protocols, such as Serial, I2C, and SPI and how to use variables, loops, logic, arrays, math and functions to easily solve problems. **What You'll Learn** * Display text, images, and animations on the micro:bit display * Connect external sensors and process data * Make and play music through speakers and headphones * Use Bluetooth service to communicate with Smartphones and tablets **Who This Book Is For**Those who are interested in learning to program the BBC micro:bit with Microsoft MakeCode. The difficulty level falls from beginner to intermediate level. Build engaging programs for the BBC micro:bit using Microsoft's MakeCode web editor. Using this open source platform, you'll learn to program in an accessible way that easily translates into real-world programming. BBC micro:bit Recipes is a practical guide with a problem-solving approach. It provides exact solutions for common application development problems for the micro:bit using MakeCode. You'll discover and apply techniques that can be used to build simple games with sprites, keep score, and control game play. The micro:bit is a small programmable device that is a cross between a very small computer and a programmable embedded board. It is easy to program, extremely versatile, and designed with young learners in mind. In particular, it is designed to be easy for people who have never programmed before. By the end of this book, you'll have the foundation to build programs with the Microsoft MakeCode editor and use and process data with built-in sensors, such as accelerometer, compass, temperature, touch, and light. You'll also see how to work with communication protocols, such as Serial, I2C, and SPI and how to use variables, loops, logic, arrays, math and functions to easily solve problems. What You'll Learn Display text, images, and animations on the micro:bit display Connect external sensors and process data Make and play music through speakers and headphones Use Bluetooth service to communicate with Smartphones and tablets Who This Book Is For Those who are interested in learning to program the BBC micro:bit with Microsoft MakeCode. The difficulty level falls from beginner to intermediate level. Build engaging programs for the BBC micro:bit using Microsoft's MakeCode web editor. Using this open source platform, you'll learn to program in an accessible way that easily translates into real-world programming. BBC micro:bit Recipes is a practical guide with a problem-solving approach. It provides exact solutions for common application development problems for the micro:bit using MakeCode. You'll discover and apply techniques that can be used to build simple games with sprites, keep score, and control game play. The micro:bit is a small programmable device that is a cross between a very small computer and a programmable embedded board. It is easy to program, extremely versatile, and designed with young learners in mind. In particular, it is designed to be easy for people who have never programmed before. By the end of this book, you'll have the foundation to build programs with the Microsoft MakeCode editor and use and process data with the built-in sensors, such as accelerometer, compass, temperature, touch, and light. You'll also see how to work with communication protocols, such as Serial, I2C, and SPI and how to use variables, loops, logic, arrays, math and functions to easily solve problems. Front Matter ....Pages i-xxiii MakeCode Setup Fundamentals (Pradeeka Seneviratne)....Pages 1-28 MakeCode Extended Features (Pradeeka Seneviratne)....Pages 29-45 MakeCode Programming Basics (Pradeeka Seneviratne)....Pages 47-73 Working with Text (Pradeeka Seneviratne)....Pages 75-92 Displaying Images (Pradeeka Seneviratne)....Pages 93-116 Inputs and Outputs (Pradeeka Seneviratne)....Pages 117-141 Loops and Logic (Pradeeka Seneviratne)....Pages 143-168 Using Mathematical Functions (Pradeeka Seneviratne)....Pages 169-185 Using Variables (Pradeeka Seneviratne)....Pages 187-213 Functions and Arrays (Pradeeka Seneviratne)....Pages 215-246 Playing Music (Pradeeka Seneviratne)....Pages 247-275 Using Sensors (Pradeeka Seneviratne)....Pages 277-290 Using Bluetooth Services (Pradeeka Seneviratne)....Pages 291-305 Using Radio (Pradeeka Seneviratne)....Pages 307-321 Building Simple Games (Pradeeka Seneviratne)....Pages 323-340 Back Matter ....Pages 341-352