Resources — coding

Program micro:bit traffic light sequences in Python with these STOP:bit tutorials

June 04, 2019 • coding • logic • microbit • microbit accessories • micropython • python • radio • state table • steam • stem • traffic light • traffic lights • tutorials • wireless

Check out these tutorials for the Kitronik STOP:bit and the BBC micro:bit! Learn to code a state table by starting with one traffic light and progressing to two traffic lights in an intersection.

Kitronik micro:bit Traffic Light Tutorials

March 19, 2019 • BBC • Coding • kitronik • LEDs • micro:bit • micro:bit accessories • microbit • traffic light

Our friends at Kitronik have made three great tutorials on programming the Kitronik STOP:bit Traffic Light, with your BBC micro:bit. These tutorials are designed for students that are comfortable with drag and drop coding, using MakeCode in the browser.

Uploading micro:bit .hex files to makecode.microbit.org

January 05, 2019 • coding • hex file • makecode • microbit • microbit tips • microsoft • program • programming • pxt • upload

The editor itself does not have an upload option, but if you go to the bottom of the makecode page at https://makecode.microbit.org you'll find an Import button that will let you upload these .hex files from your computer or a URL

Revive old laptops and PCs - program electronics projects with Raspbian OS

April 22, 2018 • Adafruit • arduino • BBC micro:bit • BBC microbit • coding • makecode • microbit • MicroPython • mu editor • old laptop • raspberry pi • Raspbian • scratch

The Raspbian operating system, originally designed for the small Raspberry Pi computer, now has a version for laptops and PCs. Raspbian runs nicely on computers that are no longer deemed powerful enough to run the latest Windows or MacOS versions. Raspbian is great if you're setting up a kids' makerspace or school Code...