Beginning BBC micro:bit (Paperback)

Pradeeka Seneviratne

ISBN 10: 148423359X / ISBN 13: 9781484233597

Published by APress, Berkley, 2018

About this Item

Paperback. Learn essential concepts and techniques to build simple-to-advanced projects and overcome common programming challenges in micro:bit development. Beginning BBC micro:bit will take you through the complete features and capabilities of the micro:bit controller, enabling you to program and build your own projects. The uses are endless for the micro:bit and this books will help get you started on building your next project with this popular and easy-to-use microcontroller. You'll use online Python Editor and Mu Editor to build your own applications. Reviewed by the micro:bit developer team, this comprehensive guide also provides clean code examples to help you learn the key concepts behind the micro:bit API. What Youll LearnWork with the various kits and accessoriesMaster the micro:bit development platform with easy to follow examplesand clean codeBuild your own micro:bit applications using an online Python editor and Mu editorUse the on-board LED matrix, built-in buttons, I/O pins, accelerometer, and compassLearn how to connect and communicate with devices through I2C, SPI, and UARTBuild applications with music and speech librariesUse Local Persistent File System to store and manipulate filesBuild applications based on wired and radio networksUse micro:bit and micro:bit Blue appsWho This Book Is ForBeginners, those already experienced with electronics, and hobbyists at all levels looking to get started with a new microcontroller. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Beginning BBC micro:bit (Paperback)
• Publisher: APress, Berkley
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 148423359X
• ISBN 13: 9781484233597
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: new

About this title

Synopsis

Learn essential concepts and techniques to build simple-to-advanced projects and overcome common programming challenges in micro:bit development. 

Beginning BBC micro:bit will take you through the complete features and capabilities of the micro:bit controller, enabling you to program and build your own projects. The uses are endless for the micro:bit and this books will help get you started on building your next project with this popular and easy-to-use microcontroller. 

You'll use online Python Editor and Mu Editor to build your own applications. Reviewed by the micro:bit developer team, this comprehensive guide also provides clean code examples to help you learn the key concepts behind the micro:bit API. 

What You’ll Learn

• Work with the various kits and accessories
  
• Master the micro:bit development platform with easy to follow examplesand clean code
• Build your own micro:bit applications using an online Python editor and Mu editor
• Use the on-board LED matrix, built-in buttons, I/O pins, accelerometer, and compass
• Learn how to connect and communicate with devices through I2C, SPI, and UART
• Build applications with music and speech libraries
• Use Local Persistent File System to store and manipulate files
• Build applications based on wired and radio networks
• Use micro:bit and micro:bit Blue apps

Who This Book Is For

Beginners, those already experienced with electronics, and hobbyists at all levels looking to get started with a new microcontroller.

About the Author

Pradeeka Seneviratne is a software engineer with over 10 years of experience in computer programming and systems design. He is an expert in the development of Arduino and Raspberry Pi-based embedded systems and is currently a full-time embedded software engineer working with embedded systems and highly scalable technologies. Previously, Pradeeka worked as a software engineer for several IT infrastructure and technology servicing companies.

He collaborated with the Outernet (free data from space, forever) project as a volunteer hardware and software tester for Lighthouse, and Raspberry Pi-based DIY Outernet receivers based on Ku band satellite frequencies. Pradeeka is the author Building Arduino PLCs, Internet of Things with Arduino Blueprints, IoT: Building Arduino-based Projects, and Raspberry Pi 3 Projects for Java Programmers.