What That micro:bit Do?
A micro:bit is like a pocket-sized computer that helps kids to learn basic coding and programming skills. It can be programmed to do some pretty cool things. If you need ideas, keep reading!
Fashion
Make a digital watch, brooch or other accessories that can display the time, your own design or a message.
Fitness
Who needs a FitBit? Count your steps with a DIY version
Games
Create retro mobile phone games everybody loved, like ‘Snake’ or try using it as a scoreboard or timer.
Music
Hook up a micro:bit to your phone and control your music app, compose a piece of music, or even use a banana as a music keyboard!
Cooking
Create a digital egg timer, or attach the micro:bit to a thermometer to get the perfect temperature for your holiday turkey!
Home & Garden
Drop a sensor in the soil and connect it to the micro:bit to tell you when the plant has enough water with a simple smile or needs a drink with a frown.
Fashion
Make a digital watch, brooch or other accessories that can display the time, your own design or a message.
Fitness
Who needs a FitBit? Count your steps with a DIY version
Games
Create retro mobile phone games everybody loved, like ‘Snake’ or try using it as a scoreboard or timer.
Music
Hook up a micro:bit to your phone and control your music app, compose a piece of music, or even use a banana as a music keyboard!
Cooking
Create a digital egg timer, or attach the micro:bit to a thermometer to get the perfect temperature for your holiday turkey!
Home & Garden
Drop a sensor in the soil and connect it to the micro:bit to tell you when the plant has enough water with a simple smile or needs a drink with a frown.
