Makerspace

Basic Programming with Micro:bit

Getting Started with MakeCode - MakeCode is a block-based visual programming environment for micro:bit.

🔗 MakeCode Editor 🔗 MakeCode Beginner Docs

First Program: “Hello, World!”

Scroll a message on the micro:bit LED screen.

🔗 Scroll Your Name – Project

Other Beginner Projects

1. Flashing Heart Animation - Make a heart icon flash forever.

🔗 Flashing Heart – MakeCode Project

2. Name Tag - Display your name or nickname with the press of a button.

🔗 Name Tag Project

3. Smiley Button - Press a button to display a smiley face.

🔗 Button Icons

4. Temperature Display - Use the built-in temperature sensor to display the current temperature.

🔗 Temperature Project

Skills You’ll Learn

• Using inputs (buttons)
• Displaying output (LEDs)
• Loops and events
• Basic sensors (temp)