Publisher Description

The BBC micro-bit is a tiny, cheap, yet surprisingly powerful computer that you can use to build cool things and experiment with code. The 30 simple projects and experiments in this book will show you how to use the micro-bit to build a secret science lab complete with robots, door alarms, lie detectors, and more--as you learn basic coding and electronics skills.Here are just some of the projects you'll build-A "light guitar" you can play just by moving your fingersA working lie detectorA self-watering plant care systemA two-wheeled robotA talking robotic head with moving eyesA door alarm made with magnetsLearn to code like a Mad Scientist!Build your own secret laboratory with 30 coding and electronic projects!The BBC micro-bit is a tiny, cheap, yet surprisingly powerful computer that you can use to build cool things and experiment with code. The 30 simple projects and experiments in this book will show you how to use the micro-bit to build a secret science lab complete with robots, door alarms, lie detectors, and more--as you learn basic coding and electronics skills.Here are just some of the projects you'll build-A "light guitar" you can play just by moving your fingersA working lie detectorA self-watering plant care systemA two-wheeled robotA talking robotic head with moving eyesA door alarm made with magnetsLearn to code like a Mad Scientist!

Author Biography

Simon Monk is a full-time author and maker, mostly writing about electronics for makers. Some of his better-known books include Programming Arduino- Getting Started with Sketches, Raspberry Pi Cookbook, and Hacking -Electronics. He is also the co-author of Practical Electronics for Inventors and wrote Minecraft Mastery with his son, Matthew Monk.

Table of Contents

Introduction
Chapter 1: Getting Started
Chapter 2: Super Sonic
Chapter 3: Luminous Light
Chapter 4: Magical Magnetism
Chapter 5: Amazing Acceleration
Chapter 6: Mad Movement
Chapter 7: Time Travel
Chapter 8: Mad Scientist Mind Games
Chapter 9: Environmental Madness
Chapter 10: Radio Activity
Appendix: Get the Parts

Review

"Packed with projects and experiments for young, mad scientists . . . an excellent resource to take curious kids on a journey into physical computing."
—Andrew Gregory, HackSpace

"Simon Monk has been teaching folks how to learn to code and make for many years, so he knows exactly the kinds of projects that any beginner can make, and all the trouble spots to avoid. . . . It's a STEAM adventure for students of all backgrounds!"
—Limor Fried, Adafruit

"Fun for all Ages. Great book with very fun experiments. . . . Colorful pictures and instructions will help you create many interesting projects and the rest is up to your imagination."
—Marco, Amazon reviewer

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28 mad scientist themed projects and experiments to teach STEM topics and coding with the BBC micro-bit

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"Simon Monk has been teaching folks how to learn to code and make for many years, so he knows exactly the kinds of projects that any beginner can make, and all the trouble spots to avoid. In this lovely illustrated book you will learn different ways of using the all-in-one micro:bit with sensors, lights, even little robots... It's a STEAM adventure for students of all backgrounds!" -- Limor Fried, Adafruit

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28 mad scientist themed projects and experiments to teach STEM topics and coding with the BBC micro-bit

Description for Sales People

Original, fun projects with step by step instructions. The micro:bit is inexpensive and easily available online. The micro:bit Foundation aims to put the device in the hands of 2 million children in North America by 2020. One million micro:bits were distributed to 11 and 12 year-olds in the UK in 2016.

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