Make a micro:bit weather station
You can use your micro:bit to monitor the weather and environment around you.
As well as a built-in temperature sensor, you can use the micro:bit’s compass, accelerometer, light-sensor and radio features to record information about the weather. We even have a brand new data logger project that stores sensor readings on your micro:bit and keeps the data safe even when you unplug the power source.
We love this inspirational video from our friends at Kids Code Jeunesse in Canada:
Kids Code Jeunesse
Hack your own weather station
Using this and other projects as starting points, you could:
- Use a micro:bit to hack your own weather station
- A weather vane using the micro:bit’s compass
- A rain gauge using a float and tilt sensor
- Use the light sensor to measure how sunny it is outside or make a sunshine recorder
- Send environmental data from outside back indoors using radio communication
- Try our brand new temperature logger project that records high and low temperatures on your micro:bit and keeps the data safe even if the batteries run out or you unplug it from its power source
Projects to get you started
Make your micro:bit light up when the sun comes up
Make a simple thermometer with your micro:bit
Turn your micro:bit into a simple compass
Track high and low temperatures with your micro:bit
Sense how warm or cold it is outside
Store temperature readings
Share your creations
Whatever you make, be sure to share it on Facebook or Twitter using the #microbit hashtag.
Our planet micro:bit webinar
This week’s micro:bit webinar is all about making projects to help our planet. You can take part with live chat, watch live on YouTube or view it back at a time that suits you.
In each webinar we show you three simple makes, perfect for newcomers using the micro:bit and for those learning at home.
