In this challenge we will use the compass sensor from the BBC micro:bit to create a digital compass. Based on the compass heading (retrieved ftom the sensor), the micro:bit will display one of the four cardinal points: N for North…
For this project we are going to code our micro:bit to act as a magic 8 ball: The user will think of a question such as: Will it be snowing tomorrow? Will I be a rock star one day? Will…
Your challenge consists of programming your BBC micro:bit to use it as a ticketing system. Ticketing systems are used in a shop to control the order of the queue of customers: The queue should start at the value 0, and…
Your Challenge Using either Python or HTML + JavaScript, write a program that prompts the end-user to enter two values: Value 1: Amount to be paid by the customer Value 2: Amount received from the customer The program should then…
Learning Objectives: This set of puzzles will improve your Python skills when using If Statements (Selection) You will focus on: Using comparison operators: ==, !=, < , >, = Using Boolean Operators: AND, OR, NOT if statements use comparison operators…
In this challenge you are going to write a Python script to help a marathoner predict the overall time they can complete a Marathon in (42km). This estimation will be based on the runner’s pace which is the time they…
In this challenge you will create a voting system using the BBC micro:bit. You can complete the code online on the BBC micro:bit website. The idea is to use the BBC micro:bit in the classroom to conduct a survey by…
You are organising a cake sale and want to predict how much money you will raise. During this cake sale you will be selling the following three types of cakes: Input You decide to write a python script that asks…
For this challenge we are going to build a Ukulele Chord Reader for Eric Clapton’s version of the song: “Knock on Heaven’s Door” (Original Author Bob Dylan). You may want to listen to the song first on youtube The idea…
In this blog post we are looking at recreating a fully working Simon Game using the BBC micro:bit. If you are not sure what a Simon Game is you can check it on this wikipedia page. You can watch the…