MicroPython for the BBC Microbit - Level 3
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Overview The BBC micro: bit is a small computing device for children. One of the languages it recognises is the …
Overview
The BBC micro: bit is a small computing device for children. One of the languages it recognises is the popular Python programming language. The version of Python that runs on the BBC micro: bit is called MicroPython. If you are searching for a course that will help you gain confidence to explore the Micro: bit using MicroPython, this is for you. This is an intermediate-level course and prior knowledge of Micro: bit is essential to follow this course.
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- About the Tutor
- Learning Outcome
- Who is this qualification for?
- Prerequisites to take the course
- Method of assessment
- Certification
- Awarding Body
- Prospective careers
Venkatesh is the founder of Makerdemy which is based in Singapore and has operations in Chennai, India. He has a BSc. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Madras and a Masters in Financial Engineering from the National University of Singapore. He also has an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management in Bangalore. Venkatesh strongly believes that education helps transform people’s lives and that it should be made accessible to everyone.
- Learn to write code in MicroPython for any hardware that supports it
- Learn to work with all on-board peripherals of the Micro: bit using MicroPython
- New programmer
- Hobbyist
- Learners should have a basic understanding of English, ICT, and numeracy.
- Learners should be over the age of 16
- Basic understanding of Electronics
This is a knowledge-based course, and thus, will contain no method of assessment.
Once the course is completed, the learners get awarded the certificate of completion for ‘MicroPython for the BBC Microbit - Level 3' by iAP.
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On successful completion of this course, learners will have the knowledge and skills to enter the relevant job market, with the confidence to explore a wide range of industry-related professions. You can study related courses that will open the door to new and exciting opportunities and enhance your expertise in this subject, and add this as a skillset to your resume. Your skills will be recognised by top employers and organisations that will enable you to land a generous-paying job, gain plenty of benefits, and a wide array of opportunities. Given below are job titles you can compete for,
- Python Developer
Course Curriculum
| 1. Getting started with MicroPython for the Micro:bit | |||
| 1.1. Introduction to the course | FREE | 00:05:00 | |
| 1.2. Using the Mu Editor | FREE | 00:06:00 | |
| 1.3. MicroPython Basics | FREE | 00:10:00 | |
| 1.4. Advanced MicroPython | FREE | 00:09:00 | |
| 1.5. MicroPython Modules for the Micro:bit | 00:07:00 | ||
| 1.6. Working with the File System | 00:06:00 | ||
| 2. Working with the On-board Peripherals | |||
| 2.1. Working with the buttons and the LED Matrix | 00:07:00 | ||
| 2.2. Working with temperature, the touch and the light sensor | 00:05:00 | ||
| 2.3. Working with the accelerometer and the compass | 00:07:00 | ||
| 2.4. Working with Radio Communication | 00:07:00 | ||
| 3. Working with the External Peripherals | |||
| 3.1. LED Dimmer using a Potentiometer | 00:09:00 | ||
| 3.2. What is an LDR and a PIR Sensor? | 00:06:00 | ||
| 3.3. Interfacing Sensors and Reading Sensor Values | 00:07:00 | ||
| 3.4. What is a speaker and how to interface it? | 00:07:00 | ||
| 3.5. Music and Speech Synthesis in the Micro:bit | 00:06:00 | ||
| 4. Home Automation Projects with the Micro:bit | |||
| 4.1. Working of a Relay | 00:07:00 | ||
| 4.2. Interfacing of a Relay with the Micro:bit | 00:07:00 | ||
| 4.3. Automatic Night Light Project | 00:06:00 | ||
| 4.4. Intruder Detection | 00:04:00 | ||
| 4.5. Home Automation using 2 Micro:bits | 00:07:00 | ||
| 5. Weather Station Project with the Micro:bit | |||
| 5.1. Working of a 16×2 LCD over I2C | 00:09:00 | ||
| 5.2. 16×2 LCD over I2C | 00:07:00 | ||
| 5.3. LCD Notice Board Project using the Micro:bit | 00:08:00 | ||
| 5.4. Working and Interfacing of BMP180 over I2C | 00:06:00 | ||
| 5.5. Weather Station Project | 00:05:00 | ||
| Assignments | |||
| MicroPython for the BBC Microbit – Level 3 Assignments | |||
| Completion Certificate Request | |||
| Completion Certificate Request | |||
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