BBC Micro: Bit Recipes: Learn Programming with Microsoft Makecode Blocks, Paperback/Pradeeka Seneviratne

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Description Build engaging programs for the BBC micro: bit using Microsoft's Make Code web editor. Using this open source platform, you'll learn to program in an accessible way that easily translates into real-world programming. BBC micro: bit Recipes is a practical guide with a problem-solving approach. It provides exact solutions for common application development problems for the micro: bit using Make Code. You'll discover and apply techniques that can be used to build simple games with sprites, keep score, and control game play. The micro: bit is a small programmable device that is a cross between a very small computer and a programmable embedded board. It is easy to program, extremely versatile, and designed with young learners in mind. In particular, it is designed to be easy for people who have never programmed before. By the end of this book, you'll have the foundation to build programs with the Microsoft Make Code editor and use and process data with built-in sensors, such as accelerometer, compass, temperature, touch, and light. You'll also see how to work with communication protocols, such as Serial, I2C, and SPI and how to use variables, loops, logic, arrays, math and functions to easily solve problems. What You'll Learn Display text, images, and animations on the micro: bit display Connect external sensors and process data Make and play music through speakers and headphones Use Bluetooth service to communicate with Smartphones and tablets Who This Book Is For Those who are interested in learning to program the BBC micro: bit with Microsoft Make Code. The difficulty level falls from beginner to intermediate level. About the Author Pradeeka Seneviratne is a software engineer with over 10 years of experience in computer programming and systems design. He is an expert in the development of Arduino and Raspberry Pi-based embedded systems and is currently a full-time embedded software engineer working with embedded systems and highly scalable technologies. Previously, Prad