Micro:bit for Mad Scientists: 30 Clever Coding and Electronics Projects for Kids

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Description

Build your own secret laboratory with 30 coding and electronic projects!The BBC micro:bit is a tiny, cheap, yet surprisingly powerful computer that you can use to build cool things and experiment with code. The 30 simple projects and experiments in this book will show you how to use the micro:bit to build a secret science lab complete with robots, door alarms, lie detectors, and more–as you learn basic coding and electronics skills.Here are just some of the projects you’ll build:A “light guitar” you can play just by moving your fingersA working lie detectorA self-watering plant care systemA two-wheeled robotA talking robotic head with moving eyesA door alarm made with magnetsLearn to code like a Mad Scientist!

Additional information

Weight 0.66 kg
Dimensions 1.94 × 17.78 × 23.5 cm
PubliCanadation City/Country

USA

by

Format

Paperback

Language

Pages

280

Publisher

Year Published

2019-9-24

Imprint

ISBN 10

1593279744

About The Author

Simon Monk is a full-time author and maker, mostly writing about electronics for makers. Some of his better-known books include Programming Arduino: Getting Started with Sketches, Raspberry Pi Cookbook, and Hacking ­Electronics. He is also the co-author of Practical Electronics for Inventors and wrote Minecraft Mastery with his son, Matthew Monk.

“Packed with projects and experiments for young, mad scientists . . . an excellent resource to take curious kids on a journey into physical computing.”—Andrew Gregory, HackSpace“Simon Monk has been teaching folks how to learn to code and make for many years, so he knows exactly the kinds of projects that any beginner can make, and all the trouble spots to avoid. . . . It’s a STEAM adventure for students of all backgrounds!”—Limor Fried, Adafruit“Fun for all Ages. Great book with very fun experiments. . . . Colorful pictures and instructions will help you create many interesting projects and the rest is up to your imagination.”—Marco, Amazon reviewer

Table Of Content

IntroductionChapter 1: Getting StartedChapter 2: Super SonicChapter 3: Luminous LightChapter 4: Magical MagnetismChapter 5: Amazing AccelerationChapter 6: Mad MovementChapter 7: Time TravelChapter 8: Mad Scientist Mind GamesChapter 9: Environmental MadnessChapter 10: Radio ActivityAppendix: Get the Parts

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