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DSU GenCyber

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What is the micro:bit?

  • Small computer with a bunch of I/O
  • Meant to bring a physical aspect to programming
  • Can program in:
    • Blocks (Microsoft MakeCode)
    • Python
    • Scratch
    • Code.org App Lab
    • Javascript
    • More

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Front

  • 1: Buttons
  • 2: LED Display & Light Sensor
  • 3: GPIO Pins
  • 4: 3V Power
  • 5: Ground
  • 6: Touch Logo Input Sensor
  • 7: Microphone LED

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Back

  • 11 - Speaker
  • 12 – Microphone
  • 13 – Red Power LED
  • 14 – Yellow USB LED
  • 15 – Reset & Power Button

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  • 1 – Antenna
  • 2 – Processor
  • 3 – Compass
  • 4 – Accelerometer
  • 5 – Pins
  • 6 - Micro USB port
  • 9 – Battery Socket
  • 10 – USB Interface Chip

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Curriculum

  • All sorts of stuff available online for free!
  • micro:bit lessons
  • Microsoft’s CS Intro Curriculum

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Let’s Code!

  • Makecode.microbit.org

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