Micro:bit Programming Concepts

This video tutorial builds on the previous episode by introducing interaction with the micro:bit through button presses and creating simple drawings. It explains how displays work, focusing on pixels and the LED array on the micro:bit. The tutorial guides viewers through creating images using MicroPython, handling button interactions, and implementing conditional statements. It also covers using flowcharts to plan program logic and provides a step-by-step guide to coding and testing a program on the micro:bit. The video concludes with challenges for further learning.

What is the smallest controllable element on a digital display device?

• Screen

• LED

• Pixel

• Array

How many pixels does the micro:bit's LED array have?

• 50

• 25

• 15

• 10

Which method is used to display images on the micro:bit's LED array?

• print()

• show()

• draw()

• display()

What is the purpose of the 'from microbit import *' statement in MicroPython?

• To start the micro:bit

• To connect to the internet

• To import all functions from the micro:bit library

• To display text on the screen

What happens when a button on the micro:bit is pressed?

• It changes color

• It vibrates

• It turns off

• It closes a circuit

Which method is used to check if a button on the micro:bit is pressed?

• is_clicked()

• is_active()

• is_touched()

• is_pressed()

What is the purpose of a conditional statement in programming?

• To execute code based on a condition

• To display images

• To import libraries

• To repeat code

What does the 'elif' keyword stand for in Python?

• Else if

• Else loop

• Else import

• Else display

What face is displayed when neither button A nor B is pressed in the final program?

• Meh face

• Angry face

• Sad face

• Happy face

What challenge is suggested at the end of the tutorial?

• Make the micro:bit play music

• Show a confused face when both buttons are pressed

• Connect the micro:bit to a smartphone

• Create a new LED pattern