The MicroPython guide to BBC micro:bit
Python is used by all coders, from beginners to those who are more advanced. This guide provides the assistance and practice required to master the code.
Additional details
Year band(s) | 7-8 |
---|---|
Content type | Tools for learning |
Format | Web page |
Core and overarching concepts | Implementation (programming), Algorithms |
Australian Curriculum Digital Technologies code(s) |
AC9TDI8P05
Design algorithms involving nested control structures and represent them using flowcharts and pseudocode
AC9TDI8P06
Trace algorithms to predict output for a given input and to identify errors |
Technologies & Programming Languageās | Electronic programming boards |
Keywords | micro:bit, programming, robotics, microbit, code editor, BBC microbit |
Organisation | Micro:bit Educational Foundation |
Copyright | Micro:bit Educational Foundation. Free-for-education material. |
Related resources
-
VidCode
Vidcode is aimed at teaching teenagers the skills of coding, especially girls. Vidcode provides an interactive way to learn code via step-by-step. Free log in required.
-
Amazing image identifier
Create a product — a tool, app, or website — that uses machine vision to do something cool. This incoporates python programming and machine learning.
-
Python
Learn about Python one of the world’s most popular programming languages to create digital art, interactive maps and models.
-
Features of the micro:bit!
Learn about the micro:bit.features.
-
Micro:bit projects
Check out these projects that you can build with your micro:bit.
-
micro:bit Tutorial Series Part 1: Getting Started
In this episode, we examine the micro:bit and program it to scroll the phrase "Hello!" across the LED display.
-
BBC micro:bit MicroPython documentation
The BBC micro:bit is a small computing device. One of the languages it understands is the popular Python programming language. The version of Python that runs on the BBC micro:bit is called MicroPython. This documentation includes lessons for teachers and API documentation for developers.