Duration: 2 weeks (4-6 hours)
Learn about the BBC micro:bit while creating your own virtual pet!
Learn how to program a BBC micro:bit using the Grok micro:bit simulator. Use the MicroPython programming language to make a pet that you can feed and play with.
Discover how embedded hardware (micro:bit) and software (MicroPython) combine to create digital systems that you can interactive with!
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A cheatsheet for how to do simple tasks on the micro:bit.
A handy reference for all of the images you can quickly display on your micro:bit!
Learn about the BBC micro:bit while creating your own virtual pet!
