Introduction to Microbit

What is Microbit?

• Microbit is a pocket-sized computer with an LED light display, buttons, sensors, and many input/output features.
• It interacts with the user and their world when programmed.

Microcontroller

• The microcontroller is the brain of the microbit, responsible for running programs.
• It is a small chip that processes information.

Microbit Modules

• The microbit board features several essential components:
  • Two buttons
  • Light sensor
  • Temperature sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Motion detector
  • Compass
  • 5X5 LED matrix
  • Micro-USB port
  • 25 I/O analogue and digital pins
  • Battery port
  • Bluetooth and radio capabilities

Using Microbit

• Microbit can interact directly with physical elements like sensors and actuators through their peripherals for input and output.
• Examples of projects include:
  • Fire detection system
  • Sunlight sensor
  • Step counter
  • Temperature reader
  • Games

Connecting Microbit to the World

• Microbit connects to the physical world through peripherals for input and output.
• Examples of projects include:
  • Fire detection system
  • Sunlight sensor
  • Step counter
  • Temperature reader
  • Games

Programming Microbit

• Microbit can be programmed using the online MakeCode Editor.
• Required items for programming:
  • A computer with Windows 10, Mac OS, or Linux
  • Internet connectivity
  • Microbit mainboard
  • A USB cable

Connecting Microbit to Computer

• Microbit connects to a computer via a USB cable.
• The power indicator on the back of the microbit lights up when connected.

Circuits with Microbit

• Microbit can be used to make circuits with alligator clips.
• The microbit has 5 large pins:
  • 0: General purpose digital input and output
  • 1: General purpose digital input and output
  • 2: General purpose digital input and output
  • 3V: 3 volt power output or power input
  • GND: attaches to ground to complete a circuit

Connecting a LED to Microbit

• A LED light can be connected to the microbit by connecting the short pin to GND and the long pin to a digital input/output pin.
• The microbit can be programmed to light the LED.

Learn the basics of micro:bit, a pocket-sized computer with LED display, buttons, sensors, and more. Understand what a microcontroller is and how it functions in the context of micro:bit. Explore the various modules and components of the micro:bit device.