Beginning BBC micro:bit: A Practical Introduction to micro:bit Development

Author:   Pradeeka Seneviratne
Publisher:   APress
Edition:   1st ed.
ISBN:  

9781484233597


Pages:   256
Publication Date:   25 January 2018
Format:   Paperback
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Beginning BBC micro:bit: A Practical Introduction to micro:bit Development


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Learn essential concepts and techniques to build simple-to-advanced projects and overcome common programming challenges in micro:bit development.  Beginning BBC micro:bit will take you through the complete features and capabilities of the micro:bit controller, enabling you to program and build your own projects. The uses are endless for the micro:bit and this books will help get you started on building your next project with this popular and easy-to-use microcontroller.  You'll use online Python Editor and Mu Editor to build your own applications. Reviewed by the micro:bit developer team, this comprehensive guide also provides clean code examples to help you learn the key concepts behind the micro:bit API.  What You’ll Learn Work with the various kits and accessories Master the micro:bit development platform with easy to follow examplesand clean code Build your own micro:bit applications using an online Python editor and Mu editor Use the on-board LED matrix, built-in buttons, I/O pins, accelerometer, and compass Learn how to connect and communicate with devices through I2C, SPI, and UART Build applications with music and speech libraries Use Local Persistent File System to store and manipulate files Build applications based on wired and radio networks Use micro:bit and micro:bit Blue apps Who This Book Is For Beginners, those already experienced with electronics, and hobbyists at all levels looking to get started with a new microcontroller.

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Author:   Pradeeka Seneviratne
Publisher:   APress
Imprint:   APress
Edition:   1st ed.
Weight:   0.567kg
ISBN:  

9781484233597


ISBN 10:   148423359
Pages:   256
Publication Date:   25 January 2018
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Beginning BBC micro:bit, Pradeeka  Seneviratne  Chapter 1: Getting Ready  Chapter 2: Working with Display and Images  Chapter 3: Working with Buttons  Chapter 4: Using Inputs and Outputs  Chapter 5: Using the Accelerometer and Compass  Chapter 6: Working with Music  Chapter 7: Working with Speech  Chapter 8: Storing and Manipulating Files Chapter 9: Networks and Radios Appendix A: Updating DAPLink Firmware and Using REPL with Tera Term Appendix B: Using micro:bit and micro:bit Blue Apps with Mobile Devices.

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Pradeeka Seneviratne is a software engineer with over 10 years of experience in computer programming and systems design. He is an expert in the development of Arduino and Raspberry Pi-based embedded systems and is currently a full-time embedded software engineer working with embedded systems and highly scalable technologies. Previously, Pradeeka worked as a software engineer for several IT infrastructure and technology servicing companies. He collaborated with the Outernet (free data from space, forever) project as a volunteer hardware and software tester for Lighthouse, and Raspberry Pi-based DIY Outernet receivers based on Ku band satellite frequencies. Pradeeka is the author Building Arduino PLCs, Internet of Things with Arduino Blueprints, IoT: Building Arduino-based Projects, and Raspberry Pi 3 Projects for Java Programmers.

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