Micro:bit Basics

Display

• The screen on the micro:bit that shows images, numbers, or letters.

• A type of sensor used to measure temperature.

• A component that stores data temporarily.

• A device that connects to the internet.

Code

• A type of computer hardware.

• The language used to write a program.

• A method of data storage.

• A graphical user interface.

Program

• A set of instructions that tell the micro:bit what to do.

• A type of hardware used in computing.

• A method for debugging code.

• A programming language used for web development.

Micro:bit

• A small, programmable computer that can be used to create interactive projects.

• A type of microcontroller used for robotics.

• A software application for coding and programming.

• A hardware component for building websites.

Bluetooth

• A way for the micro:bit to communicate wirelessly with other devices.

• A type of wired connection for devices.

• A protocol for sending emails.

• A method for charging devices wirelessly.

Radio

• A feature that allows the micro:bit to send and receive messages to/from other micro:bits.

• A type of audio transmission used in broadcasting.

• A method for connecting to the internet wirelessly.

• A component that amplifies sound signals.

Simulation

• Testing your code on a computer before using the micro:bit to see if it works.

• Running your code directly on the micro:bit without any prior checks.

• Debugging your code by manually checking each line.

• Using a simulator to visualize the micro:bit's hardware components.

Compass

• A device that measures temperature.

• A sensor that helps the micro:bit understand direction, like north, south, east, or west.

• A tool used for measuring weight.

• A gadget that displays time.

Pin

• Small connectors on the micro:bit that you can use to connect other devices or sensors.

• A type of programming language used in micro:bit.

• A measurement unit for electrical resistance.

• A tool used for debugging micro:bit programs.

Event

• An action that happens, like pressing a button, that triggers a program to run.

• A static occurrence that does not change over time.

• A type of data structure used in programming.

• A visual representation of data in a chart.