BBC Microbit : Learner to Programmer

Name: BBC Microbit : Learner to Programmer
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Learn concepts of computer programing and Master all sensors of new BBC micro:bit with different real world projects!

Created byManali Ballewar

Last updated 2/2026

English

What you'll learn

Overview and Understanding importance of BBC Micro:bit.
In depth BBC micro:bit features like Buttons, LED display, Radio, Accelerometer, Magnetometer, Pins and Light Sensor.
Explanation of Microsoft MakeCode Block Editor.
Projects based on real life examples using BBC Micro:bit with use of Microsoft MakeCode Block Editor.
This course will help you to be creative, problem solver, confident and explorer in world of programming.

Course content

7 sections • 41 lectures • 5h 9m total length

Introduction of the BBC micro:bit3:26
INTRODUCTION TO BBC micro:bit V2.

In this Lecture you will briefly know about what is BBC micro:bit V2, History of BBC micro:bit, Features and uses . Brief idea of what you will learn in the course.
Why BBC micro:bit ?4:08
Why use BBC micro:bit ?
From this lecture, you will know about benefits and real world example of BBC micro:bit.
Physical appearance of BBC micro:bit V27:31
Explore the BBC micro:bit v2’s physical features: a mini computer with a 5x5 LED matrix, two buttons, built-in microphone and speaker, accelerometer, magnetometer, temperature sensor, touch logo, and gold pins.
Comparison between BBC micro:bit V1.5 and V20:01

Getting to know Microsoft MakeCode4:32
Explore programming the BBC micro:bit with the Microsoft MakeCode block editor and see results instantly in the simulator. Learn that it is free, web-based, open-source, cross-platform, and supports easy sharing.
Working with Microsoft Makecode3:31
Discover two ways to use Microsoft MakeCode for micro:bit: install the Windows app or use the web version, then create and share projects.
MakeCode editor view
How to Download Project on BBC micro:bit3:27
Learn to download a ready BBC micro:bit project from computer, pair the device, connect via usb, and verify the program runs on the micro:bit with proper naming and simulation check.

Learn about Variables13:40
What are Arrays?13:49
Concept of Logic with Score count Project10:28
Explore logic in programming by using conditional statements to compare two scores in a button-driven two-player game, determining a winner or tie with if-then-else logic.
Understanding of Loops with Find highest number Project22:52
Explore forever, repeat, while, for, and for each loops (including boolean loops) on the micro:bit, then build a counter and a highest-number finder from a list.

Get to know LEDs in micro:bit4:02
Discover how the BBC micro:bit uses a 5x5 LED matrix to display shapes, letters, and numbers, while acting as a light sensor by dimming in bright light.
Making Greeting Card4:47
Understanding of Buttons2:07
Feedback Device Project with use of button10:50
Learn to build a BBC micro:bit feedback device using Microsoft MakeCode or block editor, mapping button A, button B, and A plus B to happy, sad, and confused icons.

What are Sensors?3:21
Accelerometer2:38
Explore how the accelerometer on the BBC micro:bit senses motion in three axes x, y, and z, detecting steps, gestures, and various movements for interactive projects.
Step Counter Project9:52
Heads Up Game Project13:58
Learn to build a heads up game on the BBC micro:bit using the accelerometer to detect up and down gestures, display words from a list, and manage score and lives.
Magnetometer3:12
How to Calibrate micro:bit?4:36
Digital Compass Project17:02
Security Door Alarm Project17:59
Learners explore the BBC micro:bit magnetometer and magnetic field changes, triggering a security door alarm with a buzzer when magnets separate, demonstrating a practical home security solution.
Thermometer2:47
Explore using the BBC micro:bit's built-in temperature sensor as a thermometer, programming it to display Celsius and Fahrenheit readings on an LCD.
Thermometer Project20:26
Learn to build a thermometer project on the BBC micro:bit that reads temperature, stores it in a variable, and shows hot, warm, or cold messages using basic logic.
Light Sensor2:37
Explore how the light sensor on the BBC micro:bit detects ambient light levels and drives the led outputs, using a 0–255 scale for alarm-like projects.
Morning Alarm Project11:52
Build a morning alarm on the BBC micro:bit using the lcd as a light sensor; when brightness exceeds a threshold, leds light and music plays; otherwise the screen clears.
Don't Touch Light sensor Project11:23
Touch Senor(BBC micro:bit V2 Feature)2:39
Virtual Pet with Touch Sensor9:48
Sound Input(BBC micro:bit V2 Feature)3:29
Sound Output(BBC microb:bit V2 Feature)3:01
Explore how the BBC micro:bit v2 uses a built-in speaker for sound output and supports external output via crocodile clips or headphones, enabling music playback, muting, and sound input/output projects.
Sound Input and Sound Output project(Virtual Pet)7:26
Build a virtual pet with the BBC micro:bit v2 that uses sound input and output to greet with hello and display a happy face when the sound level exceeds 128.

Understanding Pins2:42
Explore BBC micro:bit pins for input and output, connecting LEDs, a resistor, or a headphone buzzer with crocodile clips and beans, while avoiding direct power-ground short circuits.
Water Flooding Alert System Project7:23
Learn to build a water flooding alarm system with BBC micro:bit using crocodile clips to detect water level and trigger an alarm and LCD indicator.
Moisture Sensor Project8:13
Develop a moisture sensor project with a BBC micro:bit using crocodile clips to measure plant moisture, and trigger alarms and visuals when readings exceed thresholds like 750 and 1000.
Led Pins Project7:49

Radio2:59
Explore radio signals on the BBC micro:bit v2 to enable wireless communication between devices, adjust signal strength, and create projects like Morse code, social distancing alerts, and remote control toys.
Radio Communication Project11:55
Explore radio communication between two BBC micro:bit devices, sending text or numbers using radio send string and receive string, with group setup and button-driven messaging.
Morse Code Project10:42

Requirements

No prior knowledge of programing is required.
Absolute beginner in electronic can take this course and gain the required knowledge.

Description

Our future is connected with coding and programming but many people find it difficult to understand programming because of long and complicated text based languages.

In this course, you will learn fundamentals of coding and programming with latest BBC Micro:bit V2 which is pocket sized codable computer. To support BBC Micro:bit , we will use MICROSOFT MAKECODE BLOCK editor.

If you are starting with programming computers, the BBC Micro:bit is an ideal choice to learn various input-output devices and sensors. For its size, the BBC Micro:bit is an incredible educational tool that will let teachers, parents and students have fun with code to create real world examples.

The objectives of this course is to make you understand coding and programming of real life examples with hands on experience using BBC Micro:bit V2.

This course is explained with STEM based teaching method which inspires children to learn about coding with fun. All the projects encourage children to improve their computational thinking, creativity and problem solving skills.

We will learn projects like door alarm, digital thermometer, virtual pet, moisture sensors, step counting, heads up game, waterflooding, SMART home and many other projects which are based on real world examples.

COURSE JOURNEY:-

Get to know about BBC Micro:bit V2, its input-output devices (LED, Buttons, Pins, Speaker, Bluetooth- radio signal ) and different sensors (Accelerometer, Magnetometer, touch logo, light senor)
Introduction of MICROSOFT MAKECODE ( Block editor) and how to use it for coding
Basic concepts of Programming like VARIABLES, LOGIC AND LOOP in depth
Learn how to use LED and Buttons of BBC Micro:bit with projects
Detailed explanation of sensors like Accelerometer, magnetometer, touch logo and light sensor with hands on experience on BBC Micro:bit
Understand how pins are working in BBC Micro:bit by water flooding project and checking moisture in plant project
How two or more Micro: bits can communicate with each other by sending and receiving signals with Bluetooth and radio signal feature

This course introduces you to basics of programming which can lead you towards vast world of programming languages. This can be a stepping stone for your career in coding and programming as well.

Who this course is for:

Teachers who wants to inspire students creativity through programming with BBC Micro:Bit.
Parents or Guidance eager to teach their kids basic of programming with BBC Micro:Bit.
Anyone who wants to start their journey in programing.

BBC Microbit : Learner to Programmer

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Course content

Introduction to micro:bit4 lectures • 15min

Introduction to Microsoft MakeCode4 lectures • 12min

Programming Concepts4 lectures • 1hr 1min

BBC micro:bit Features Part 1: LEDs and Buttons4 lectures • 22min

BBC micro:bit Features Part 2: Sensors18 lectures • 2hr 28min

Pins4 lectures • 26min

Radio3 lectures • 26min

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