Smiley Buttons Activity
Learn how to send and receive data in this activity!
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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
Activity
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!
