Beginning BBC micro:bit: A Practical Introduction to micro:bit Development

Learn essential concepts and techniques to build simple-to-advanced projects and overcome common programming challenges in micro:bit development.

Beginning BBC micro:bit will take you through the complete features and capabilities of the micro:bit controller, enabling you to program and build your own projects. The uses are endless for the micro:bit and this books will help get you started on building your next project with this popular and easy-to-use microcontroller.

You’ll use online Python Editor and Mu Editor to build your own applications. Reviewed by the micro:bit developer team, this comprehensive guide also provides clean code examples to help you learn the key concepts behind the micro:bit API.

What You’ll Learn

• Work with the various kits and accessories
• Master the micro:bit development platform with easy to follow examples and clean code
• Build your own micro:bit applications using an online Python editor and Mu editor
• Use the on-board LED matrix, built-in buttons, I/O pins, accelerometer, and compass
• Learn how to connect and communicate with devices through I2C, SPI, and UART
• Build applications with music and speech libraries
• Use Local Persistent File System to store and manipulate files
• Build applications based on wired and radio networks
• Use micro:bit and micro:bit Blue apps 

Who This Book Is For

Beginners, those already experienced with electronics, and hobbyists at all levels looking to get started with a new microcontroller.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Getting Ready
Chapter 2: Working with Display and Images
Chapter 3: Working with Buttons
Chapter 4: Using Inputs and Outputs
Chapter 5: Using the  Accelerometer and Compass
Chapter 6: Working with Music
Chapter 7: Working with Speech
Chapter 8: Storing and  Manipulating Files
Chapter 9: Networks and Radios
Appendix A: Updating DAPLink Firmware and Using REPL with Tera Term
Appendix B: Using micro:bit and micro:bit Blue Apps on Mobile Devices