Capacitor Charging with micro:bit (MakeCode Python)

Capacitor Charging with micro:bit (MakeCode Python)

by | May 8, 2022

Capacitor Charging with micro:bit (MakeCode Python) This project illustrates how a capacitor can be charged at different rates using a potentiometer (variable resistor) and displays the current voltage using the micro:bit LEDs and a set of four coloured LEDs. It is...
LED Colours – learning RGB colours using micro:bit

LED Colours – learning RGB colours using micro:bit

by | Oct 11, 2019

In this project we set a special LED to a range of colours. Some LEDs can display more than just white light. Some can display a range of up to 16 million colours. You’ll need: A micro:bit An a colour LED on a board such as the Kitronic RGB...
Using NeoPixel LEDs with micro:bit

Using NeoPixel LEDs with micro:bit

by | Jan 18, 2018

In this project we create some colourful patterns using a set of LEDs. These are special LEDs that can display a range of up to 16 million colours. You’ll need: A micro:bit An LED matrix such as the Kitronic ZIP Halo:...
Beethoven – making music with micro:bit and MicroPython

Beethoven – making music with micro:bit and MicroPython

by | Jan 15, 2018

In this project we get the micro:bit to play some music, including (a bit of) Beethoven’s 5th Symphony. You’ll need: A micro:bit A USB cable to link your micro:bit to the computer A battery pack Two crocodile clip connectors A speaker or headphones with a...
Pulse – Flashing LED using micro:bit

Pulse – Flashing LED using micro:bit

by | Nov 30, 2017

In this project we connect the micro:bit to an LED and make it pulse at various intervals. You’ll need: A micro:bit A USB cable to link your micro:bit to the computer A battery pack Two crocodile clip connectors An LED Connect your micro:bit Using your crocodile...