The Official BBC micro: bit User Guide

9781119386735
The Official BBC micro: bit User Guide
by: Gareth Halfacree
ISBN-10: 111938673X
ISBN-13: 9781119386735
Edition 版本:‏ 1
Released: 2017-10-16
Pages: 312
The go-to guide to getting started with the BBC micro: bit and exploring all of its amazing capabilities.
The BBC micro: bit is a pocket-sized electronic development platform built with education in mind. It was developed by the BBC in partnership with major tech companies,communities,and educational organizations to provide kids with a fun,easy,inexpensive way to develop their digital skills. With it,kids (and grownups) can learn basic programming and coding while having fun making virtual pets,developing games,and a whole lot more.
Written by internationally bestselling tech author Gareth Halfacree and endorsed by the Micro: bit Foundation,The Official BBC micro: bit User Guide contains what you need to know to get up and running fast with the BBC micro: bit. Learn everything from taking your first steps with the BBC micro: bit to writing your own programs. You’ll also learn how to expand its capabilities with add-ons through easy-to-follow,step-by-step instructions.
Set up your BBC micro: bit and develop your digital skills
Write code in JavaScript Blocks,JavaScript,and Python
Discover the BBC micro: bit’s built-in sensors
Connect the BBC micro: bit to a Raspberry Pi to extend its capabilities
Build your own circuits and create hardware
The Official BBC micro: bit User Guide is your go-to source for learning all the secrets of the BBC micro: bit. Whether you’re just beginning or have some experience,this book allows you to dive right in and experience everything the BBC micro: bit has to offer.
Contents
Part I: An Introduction to the BBC micro: bit
Chapter 1: Meet the BBC micro: bit
Chapter 2: Getting Started with the BBC micro: bit
Chapter 3: Programming the BBC micro: bit
Part II: Coding for the BBC micro: bit
Chapter 4: Programming Languages
Chapter 5: JavaScript Blocks
Chapter 6: JavaScript
Chapter 7: Python
Part III: Advanced BBC micro: bit Projects
Chapter 8: The Wireless BBC micro: bit
Chapter 9: The BBC micro: bit and the Raspberry Pi
Chapter 10: Building Circuits
Chapter 11: Extending the BBC micro: bit
Chapter 12: The Wearable BBC micro: bit
Chapter 13: Additional Resources
Part IV: Appendices
Appendix A: JavaScript Blocks Recipes
Appendix B: JavaScript Recipes
Appendix C: Python Recipes
Appendix D: Pin-Out Listing