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Robot Buggy Part 6 Coding With The MakeCode Editor
Martin Woolley explains how he wrote the Robot Buggy code using the Microsoft PXT Editor for the BBC micro:bit. Includes a link to the completed code. Martin not only wrote the code that we use for the remote controlled buggies, he also designed the Bluetooth profile for the BBC micro:bit and wrote and released the micro:bit Blue App, which we used to control the buggys.
![Robot Buggy Part 7 Remote Control Via Bluetooth](http://kitronik.co.uk/cdn/shop/articles/bluetooth-control-870_{width}x.jpg?v=1588000619)
Robot Buggy Part 7 Remote Control Via Bluetooth
Bluetooth is the technology that makes the remote control aspect of this project possible, fortunately, the BBC micro:bit comes with Bluetooth functionality as standard. Martin Woolley explains how to pair your Android device with the BBC micro:bit and how to use is micro:bit Blue App to control the Robot Buggy.
![Use The BBC micro:bit As An Instrument Tuner](http://kitronik.co.uk/cdn/shop/articles/prs-p22-guitar-870_{width}x.jpg?v=1588000617)
Use The BBC micro:bit As An Instrument Tuner
In this tutorial we are going to highlight how easy it is to code the BBC micro:bit as an instrument tuner. We will focus mainly on making a Guitar tuner but we will also provide download links for several different types of tuner.
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Using The BBC micro:bit To Control A Servo
In this tutorial we are going to look at how to control a servo using the BBC micro:bit via an Edge Connector Breakout Board for the BBC micro:bit. It’s super simple to set up and requires very few parts.
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BBC micro:bit Pedestrian Crossing Project
This Pedestrian Crossing project was submitted to us by Thomas Stratford. Thomas started this project to try out the pre-written code that came with the IET Pedestrian Crossing resource. The aim is to use the BBC micro:bit to develop a prototype for a pedestrian crossing for a local secondary school.
![Take The BBC micro:bit To The Next Level With Bluetooth Low Energy](http://kitronik.co.uk/cdn/shop/articles/bluetooth-control-870_ebafa8b8-bb0d-436f-870b-37229633d9ce_{width}x.jpg?v=1588000786)
Take The BBC micro:bit To The Next Level With Bluetooth Low Energy
Take the BBC micro:bit to the next level with Bluetooth Low Energy. The BBC micro:bit uses Bluetooth Low Energy, a power friendly version of Bluetooth technology that allows for wireless communication between devices such as PCs, smartphones and tablets allowing for seamless connection to the Internet of things. Every smartphone and tablet platform available comes with Bluetooth Low Energy API's. Android, iOs, Windows Phone, BlackBerry 10 and even Tizen. We explore some of the Bluetooth Low Energy functionality of the BBC micro:bit and the possibilities that it opens up.
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Add Additional Light Sensing To The BBC micro:bit
Add light sensing to functionality to the BBC micro:bit is incredibly easy if you use the Light Sensing board from our Electro-Fashion range. Learn how to add light sensing to the BBC micro:bit with this very simple tutorial.
![Inventors Kit Experiment 7 Full Experiment](http://kitronik.co.uk/cdn/shop/articles/experiment-7-windpower-main-870_{width}x.jpg?v=1588000780)
Inventors Kit Experiment 7 Full Experiment
In this tutorial you will find Experiment 7 Wind Power from the Kitronik Inventors Kit for the BBC micro:bit. We've included the entire experiment as a free example of the great practical experiments that are contained within the Inventors Kit. Learn how to build the circuit and how to code the BBC micro:bit to control the circuit.
![Inventors Kit Experiment 2 Full Experiment](http://kitronik.co.uk/cdn/shop/articles/experiment-2-block-intro-870_{width}x.jpg?v=1588000775)
Inventors Kit Experiment 2 Full Experiment
In this tutorial you will find Experiment 2 Using an LDR & Analog Inputs from the Kitronik Inventors Kit for the BBC micro:bit. We've included the entire experiment as a free example of the great practical experiments that are contained within the Inventors Kit. Learn how to build the circuit and how to code the micro:bit to control the circuit.
![Inventors Kit Experiment 4 Full Experiment](http://kitronik.co.uk/cdn/shop/articles/experiment-4-main-image-870_{width}x.jpg?v=1588000777)
Inventors Kit Experiment 4 Full Experiment
In this tutorial you will find Experiment 4 Using a Transistor to drive a Motor from the Kitronik Inventors Kit for the BBC micro:bit. We've included the entire experiment as a free example of the great practical experiments that are contained within the Inventors Kit. Learn how to build the circuit and how to code the BBC micro:bit to control the circuit.
![BBC micro:bit Line Following Buggy Build Instructions](http://kitronik.co.uk/cdn/shop/articles/microbit_buggy_{width}x.jpg?v=1606318474)
BBC micro:bit Line Following Buggy Build Instructions
This is a step by step guide to building the BBC micro:bit Line Following Buggy. The buggy uses two light dependant resistors to control a line following board on the bottom of the chassis to 'follow' black lines.
![BBC micro:bit Controlled Crane Step By Step](http://kitronik.co.uk/cdn/shop/articles/bett_show_2016_kitronik_stand_870_{width}x.jpg?v=1588000769)
BBC micro:bit Controlled Crane Step By Step
This is a step by step guide to customising a toy crane to be controlled with a BBC micro:bit, using the Motor Driver Board for the BBC micro:bit and the built-in accelerometer to detect tilt and turn motions.
![Building the 1,000 BBC micro:bit Display](http://kitronik.co.uk/cdn/shop/articles/microbit_wall_geoff_plugging_in_800_{width}x.jpg?v=1588077467)
Building the 1,000 BBC micro:bit Display
the creation of an amazing screen of BBC micro:bits. The screen measures 2.2m by 1.4m and comprises of over 1000 of the pocket sized coding devices which will soon be delivered to every year 7 pupil in the UK.
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Options for Powering the BBC micro:bit
This Kitronik University Resource is a part of the BBC micro:bit partnership and explains the various options available for powering your BBC micro:bit.
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Transferring a Program to the BBC micro:bit
After you've created your first program you'll need to compile it and transfer it to the BBC micro:bit. This process is very simple, and if you follow our guide you'll be up and running in no time.
![Getting Started with Microsoft Block Editor](http://kitronik.co.uk/cdn/shop/articles/bbc_microbit_using_microsoft_block_editor_870_{width}x.jpg?v=1588173869)
Getting Started with Microsoft Block Editor
The Microsoft Block Editor is a drag and drop editor that provides a simple introduction to programming. Blocks snap together to build programs and are grouped by the type of function they do. When a group is selected, the commands in the whole group are highlighted and can be selected. It's a great introduction to programming for those with little or no experience.
![BBC micro:bit Emoji Bag - Kitronik University](http://kitronik.co.uk/cdn/shop/articles/bbc_microbit_emoji_bag_26_560_{width}x.jpg?v=1588000742)
BBC micro:bit Emoji Bag - Kitronik University
This Kitronik University resource is part of the BBC micro:bit partnership and will be an in depth tutorial into making a BBC micro:bit emoji bag with your free sample kit. We are currently working on this project, it will be available later on this summer. In the meantime enjoy this sneak preview!
![BBC micro:bit Rocket Countdown Pencil Case](http://kitronik.co.uk/cdn/shop/articles/microbit_rocket_800_{width}x.jpg?v=1588000740)
BBC micro:bit Rocket Countdown Pencil Case
In this tutorial students will make their own pencil case from a template from scratch. Then following step by step instructions they will connect additional LEDs to the BBC micro:bit via conductive thread and crocodile clips, and learn how to programme the device to display a countdown
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BBC micro:bit Edge Connector Light Level Detector
This is a simple tutorial demonstrating how to use a Kitronik edge connector breakout with the BBC microbit. The tutorial will cover measuring ambient light levels with an LDR and dimming an LED correspondingly.
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BBC micro:bit Cool Colours Temperature Sensor
This is a simple tutorial demonstrating how to use an analogue input with the BBC micro:bit. The BBC micro:bit is able to read analogue voltages from sensors like Light Dependent Resistors (LDRs) and Thermistors. This tutorial uses the analogue read function to change the colour of a tri-colour LED to correspond to the temperature of the thermistor. A thermistor is a special type of resistor that changes its resistance as it gets warmer.