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TutorialDescription This short video shows you the micro :pixel EDGE a micro :bit accessory which makes your micro :bit into a full colour torch. It also shows you how simple it is to program using PXT. …

TutorialDescription In this short tutorial video, we show you how to solder up the 1up:bit the controller for BBC micro:bit. There is also am assembly version of this video if you aren't up for soldering. …

Tutorial Description   This video gives you an introduction to the OctoSnap the breakaway header pin snapper! There's no need to count the pins and use pliers, just insert the header strip into the OctoSnap and snap the correct number of pins out. …

Tutorial Description   This short video will show you how to put our simple acrylic case together and also how to use the customization template.  …

TutorialDescriptionIn this video, we show you a simple automatic watering system using the BBC micro:bit. Our iconic Moisture Sensor, Mosfet, Water Pump and a Rose plant. Code Without Rain Drops & Code With Raindrops.                                                                            &n …

TutorialDescriptionThis guide shows you how to make the bat:bit for micro:bit. This is a case with an integrated battery pack which takes 2 AAA batteries but leaves the edge connector fully accessible and doesn't require a wire to hook up the micro:bit and the battery pack. …

TutorialDescriptionIn this short video, a demonstration of the micro:bit taking readings from a TMP36 then displaying the temperature on the LED display can be seen. Here the micro:bit then uses the inbuilt radio to transmit this to another micro:bit which both display the temperature and change the colour of a micro:pixel from blue to red depending on temperature. There is also a range test that runs at the end of the video to show real-world radio range. …

Tutorial Description This short demo shows a micro:bit taking a temperature reading from a TMP36, displaying it in Celsius then changing the colour of the micro:pixel board from Blue to Red depending if it's hot or cold.   …

TutorialDescription We skip the actual install as it can take some time to install, Raspian is included out of the box, we have also installed OpenElec (for KODI). …

Tutorial Description This video walks through what connections are needed to upload to a Lily Tiny. This board is normally sold as a demonstration board for wearable electronics, but with a little bit of work. it can be made to do a lot more. Being mounted on a PCB, it is easier to connect your other electronics to it.  …