Micro:bit Educational Foundation

@microbit_edu

The home of the BBC micro:bit. Inspiring every child to create their best digital future.

London, England
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  1. Pinned Tweet
    Nov 12

    We're excited to announce that the free ' for micro:bit' 10 App is now out of beta! You can find it via our website: Thanks to all who tested the app as part of the micro:bit Beta Testing Programme - we really appreciate your efforts.

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  2. Retweeted
    Nov 29

    Alex and Zack coded a hat that detects when it gets dark and then automatically lights up and makes has a buzzer go off the keep night joggers safe - it works!

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  3. 18 hours ago

    This -based musical glove was developed by for singer, songwriter, producer & audio engineer :  Helen recently spoke to to explain how it works. (📸 Thank you to Helen for the photo)

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  4. Nov 29

    We help young people learn to code so that they're confident and creative with technology. Want to join the fun?: Find out how you can contribute material, become a tester, work for the Foundation and more.

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    Nov 25

    Our first 18 linear actuators constructed. Thank you helpful student helper people for the building work at break. Testing them and all good. First classes start using them tomorrow

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  6. Nov 28

    Micro:Mate is an expansion board for your micro:bit: .  It's the same size as a and is capable of connecting Gravity modules, servo motors, sensors and more. Visit 's website for projects and full details

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  7. Nov 28

    Important: Migrate your microbit . co . uk projects by 30 December 2018. Here's how:  Our old .co.uk site will soon be retired & you won't be able to access old editors or use associated scripts.  Please RT this if useful to your followers. Thank you 👍

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    Nov 27

    Part of this year’s Yaeger Foundation Bionic Hand challenge is for students to code the functions of the prosthesis by incorporating microcomputers. Here is the proof it can be done!

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  9. Nov 28

    Make yourself a handle-bar micro:bit controller for racing games (and more) on your computer: Try this brilliant Motorbike Simulator Make tutorial by Musab - a 13-year-old Maker from Turkey

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  10. Nov 27

    This is Dimm - a smart toy robot that teaches you to code:  As well as a , Dimm comes with a speaker, stickers, a customisable design and plenty more features. Take a look 's website for all the info.

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  11. Nov 27

    'micro:bit of things' is a site for 'anyone who has their hands on a micro:bit and wants to know what they can do with it':  's site has practical tips for use and projects piloted for kids in Key Stage 2 & 3.

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  12. Retweeted
    Nov 25

    Experimenting with logging different sensor data, accelerometer, magnetic field, and light using

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  13. Nov 26

    Program micro:bits to talk to each other via radio and create a synchronised light show: Try this new project, one of many combining and that you can find on our website.

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  14. Nov 26

    Teachers - are you looking to understand code, quickly?: Part 3 of 's 'Basics…' guide will help you to understand coding a using 🐍

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  15. Nov 25

    Using Python and Mu you can take live readings from your micro:bit's sensors and view them in a real-time graph on your computer screen. This guide on our website shows you how: 

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    Nov 24

    Wrote a quick game in Python to play on with a gamer:bit attachment. You control the "catcher" by moving and rotating him. You try to catch the balls to score. But it the ball hits you you lose life and grow dimmer until you game over.

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  17. Nov 24

    Do you like finding bugs & suggesting improvements? We need your help! Join our Testing Programme: We want to produce the best software & hardware that inspires every child. To do that, we need feedback on what we make.

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  18. Nov 24

    Computer Science isn't just sitting at a desk - you can code, get creative and dance, all at once: : Dance Party is a tutorial to help students code dance moves to music by their favourite artists. It's all part of - December 3-9

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    Nov 23

    4x4 Keypad

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  20. Retweeted
    Nov 23

    Just had the Japanese edition of the User Guide drop through my door. Love the more compact format!

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  21. Nov 23

    Have you tried the 'MakeCode for micro:bit' 10 App yet? It's now out of beta, find it via our site:  The app is free and you can use it to program your using the block-based and JavaScript. Or, try a virtual micro:bit!

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