The Official BBC Micro: Bit User Guide

by Wiley and Gareth Halfacree

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 111938673X
• ISBN13: 9781119386735
• Release Date: October 2017
• Publisher: Wiley
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 7.3" x 9.2"