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Leverage Free Online Coding Tutorials for the Kitronik Arcade

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Leverage Free Online Coding Tutorials for the Kitronik Arcade

The Kitronik ARCADE is supported by a library of free tutorials on the MakeCode Arcade website - these offer an easy introduction to block-based programming in a familiar format. JavaScript and Python are supported for the more advanced learners too!

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Program a micro:bit with Python to Control a Water Pump

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Program a micro:bit with Python to Control a Water Pump

In this project, you will learn:

  • how a relay works;
  • how to use code to control a relay to turn a water pump on and off; and
  • how to automate the pump based on sensor readings.

You will need:

  • To have completed our previous tutorial for calibrating a moisture sensor, with the following:
    • a micro:bit, computer with mu editor Thonny editor, and microUSB cable for programming the micro:bit
    • a moisture sensor
Additional hardware required for this tutorial:
  • 1 x submersible pump and hose to fit
  • 1 x MonkMakes relay
  • 5 x crocodile leads to connect everything up
  • 1 x old water bottle or similar container to hold water

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Project Tutorial: Make a number base Converter

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Project Tutorial: Make a number base Converter

In this project, you will learn:

  • What number bases are
  • How to connect and program buttons on the BBC micro:bit (works on V1 and V2)
  • How to program the micro:bit in Python, to convert between different number bases

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Kitronik :MOVE Motor robot for the BBC micro:bit - MakeCode Block-based Tutorials

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Kitronik :MOVE Motor robot for the BBC micro:bit - MakeCode Block-based Tutorials

The Kitronik :MOVE Motor robot is a micro:bit powered robot, that is both manoeuvrable and stable. In addition to the well-written instruction booklet, here's some downloadable tutorials with Interactive MakeCode links to get you started..there's also a Python library!

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

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

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.

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