Resources — micro:bit accessories

Getting Started with the Waveshare TFT Screen for micro:bit (MakeCode)

January 06, 2023 • display • micro:bit accessories • microbit • microbit accessories • tft • waveshare

The Waveshare colour display for the BBC micro:bit allows you add a 160x128 pixel display by inserting the micro:bit into the edge connector. You can then start programming straight away without the need to double-check alligator clips or wires. You can still use the on-board buttons, bluetooth, and LED matrix on the micro:bit. This code uses MakeCode on the v2.x micro:bit.

Use Python to add Multiple Servos to Your Self-watering Plant

May 18, 2022 • BBC micro:bit • BBC microbit v2 • micro:bit accessories • microbit tutorials • MicroPython • mu editor • radio • tutorial

This project will let you add an servo motor controller to your self-watering micro:bit project. The servo can be used to raise a flag or some sort of sign to indicate the status of your plant, and can even be located a few metres away from your self-watering plant!

The project can be run as a group activity, with one person programming the first micro:bit and their lab partner programming the second micro:bit. Alternatively, one person could program both micro:bits by having separate code in tabs within mu or Thonny editors.

Kitronik :MOVE Motor robot for the BBC micro:bit - MakeCode Block-based Tutorials

June 29, 2020 • BBC microbit • kitronik • makecode • micro:bit accessories • MicroPython • python • robotics

The Kitronik :MOVE Motor robot is a micro:bit powered robot, that is both manoeuvrable and stable. In addition to the well-written instruction booklet, here's some downloadable tutorials with Interactive MakeCode links to get you started..there's also a Python library!

Kitronik micro:bit Traffic Light Tutorials

March 19, 2019 • BBC • Coding • kitronik • LEDs • micro:bit • micro:bit accessories • microbit • traffic light

Our friends at Kitronik have made three great tutorials on programming the Kitronik STOP:bit Traffic Light, with your BBC micro:bit. These tutorials are designed for students that are comfortable with drag and drop coding, using MakeCode in the browser.