Smiley Buttons Activity

Learn how to send and receive data in this activity!

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  • JavaScript Blocks
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  • Ages 8+
  • 30 mins
  • JavaScript Blocks
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Introduction

This project introduces sending and receiving data to and from micro:bits.

Teacher Guide

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7 steps

Step One

Place a on button pressed block to run code when button A is pressed.


Step Two

Place a show leds block inside on button pressed to display a smiley on the screen.


Step Three

Click Download to transfer your code in your micro:bit and try pressing button A.

Step Four

Add on button pressed and show leds blocks to display a frowney when button B is pressed.


Step Five

Click Download to transfer your code in your micro:bit and try pressing button A or B.

Step Six

Add a secret mode where A and B are pressed together. In that case, add multiple show leds blocks to create an animation...


Step Seven

Click Download to transfer your code in your micro:bit and show it off to your friends!

Challenge

Try to add the following functionality:

  • Send a written message to the second micro:bit.
  • Allow the user to choose a picture and send it to the second micro:bit
  • Allow a third micro:bit to send and receive data

Learn More

The 'Rock Paper Scissors' activity teaches you how to make a cool game for the micro:bit!