COVERS micro:bit V.1, all of the information is still valid to the V.2 for the most part, with the exception of the new hardware additions (look for a 2nd edition coming up).

This book will teach you how to really harness the power of the micro:bit. You’ll learn about sensors, Bluetooth communications, and embedded operating systems, and along the way you’ll develop an understanding of the next big thing in computers: the Internet of Things.

With this book, you’ll learn

About the advanced hardware that makes the micro:bit work
How to program the micro:bit using different languages, including Python, JavaScript, and C++
How to connect your micro:bit to another intelligent device like a smartphone — or even another micro:bit
How to write text using LEDs, and read from the onboard accelerometer
How to connect the micro:bit to a motor controller and make a simple mini bot

Meet the Author

Wolfram Donat is a graduate of the University of Alaska Anchorage, with a B.S. degree in Computer Engineering. Along with an interest in robotics, computer vision, and embedded systems, his general technological interests and Internet expertise serve to make him an extremely eclectic programmer. He specializes in C and C++, with additional skills in Java, Python, and C#/.NET. He is the author of several books and has received funding from NASA for his work in autonomous submersibles.

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