The Micro:Bit was created by the BBC in England to teach kids to code and become more involved in electronics. It is a tiny programmable computer with a matrix of 25 leds, Bluetooth, 2 buttons, and much more. It was designed to make learning coding fun and easy. No software needed – simply use makecode.
The simulator allows adjustment of environment variables, making it easy to test different scenarios you might not be able to control in the real world.
This week on Maker Update, an attractive clock, robots on the ceiling, Micro:Bit gets an upgrade, a cylon scooter, pocket model kit, a box of life, and OLED fangs.