Name badge

Step 1: Make it

What is it?

Turn your BBC micro:bit into a scrolling name badge with just a few instructions.

How it works

• This project makes a great introduction to coding the micro:bit.
• You’ll discover how easy it is to create sets of instructions, or algorithms, in code, which is a language a computer like a micro:bit can understand.
• The program you’ll create scrolls text across the screen to show your name.
• It uses an infinite loop which keeps your name scrolling on the micro:bit’s LED display output until you unplug the micro:bit from its battery or USB lead.

What you need

• micro:bit (or MakeCode simulator)
• MakeCode or Python editor
• battery pack (optional)

Step 2: Code it

1from microbit import *
2
3while True:
4    display.scroll('Amari')
5

Step 3: Improve it

• Add more ‘show string’ blocks to say more about yourself.
• Add a ‘show icon’ block to show how you’re feeling or express your personality.
• Design a way of wearing your micro:bit badge using thread, tape or Velcro. (Don't use safety pins as the metal could damage your micro:bit.)