Controlling physical systems with sensors (55 mins)
Shows how to use the micro:bit’s built-in accelerometer, light and magnetism sensors to build simple working models of control systems like nightlights and alarms.
Welcome
Survey before you start the course
Introducing controlling physical systems
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Introducing the accelerometer
Accelerometer animation
Step counter - teaching guide
Step counter - step-by-step coding video
Introducing the light sensor
Light sensing animation
Night light project - teaching guide
Night light project - step-by-step coding video
Introducing magnetism
Compass animation
Magnetic alarm project - teaching guide
Magnetic alarm project - step-by-step coding video
Introducing the micro:bits pins
Pins animation
Pin alarm project - teaching guide
Pin alarm project - step-by-step coding video
Short review of what we've learnt
Wrap up survey
Congratulations
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