https://github.com/jimbobbennett/microbitfrienddetector
A workshop showing how to build a friend detector using the BBC Micro:Bit and MakeCode
https://github.com/jimbobbennett/microbitfrienddetector
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A workshop showing how to build a friend detector using the BBC Micro:Bit and MakeCode
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/jimbobbennett/microbitfrienddetector
- Owner: jimbobbennett
- License: mit
- Created: 2019-04-24T10:29:27.000Z (about 6 years ago)
- Default Branch: master
- Last Pushed: 2019-07-11T17:30:55.000Z (almost 6 years ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-01-02T22:31:05.986Z (5 months ago)
- Topics: makecode, maker, microbit, microbit-radio
- Size: 28.8 MB
- Stars: 0
- Watchers: 1
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- License: LICENSE
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README
# BBC micro:bit Friend Detector
The [BBC micro:bit](https://amzn.to/2UxQNiM) is a pocket-sized computer that allows you to have loads of fun whilst learning digital technology and computer science. You can program it using block-based coding and build anything - from simple programs to light up LEDs, to robots, musical instruments and more.
In this tutorial, you will create a friend detector - a wrist-mounted gadget that lights up with a smiley face when your friends are nearby.
## What you will need
* A [BBC micro:bit]((https://amzn.to/2UxQNiM)) - you can buy one from Amazon by following [this link](https://amzn.to/2UxQNiM)
* A computer connected to the internet
* A micro USB cable (if you by the micro:bit Go kit linked above it contains this already). You may need a UBC-C to USB-A adapter if your computer only has USB-C ports (for example modern Macs).
* A micro:bit battery pack and batteries (if you by the micro:bit Go kit linked above it contains this already)
* Some duct tape (I recommend this [rainbow duct tape](https://amzn.to/2XLnFGN))
* Velcro
## The steps
The steps to complete this workshop are:
* [Getting started](./Steps/GettingStarted.md)
* [Writing your first micro:bit program](./Steps/ProgrammingTheMicrobit.md)
* [The friend detector](./Steps/Algorithm.md)
* [Code the on start](./Steps/OnStartCode.md)
* [Code the forever block](./Steps/ForeverCode.md)
* [Detect radio messages](./Steps/OnRadioCode.md)
* [Run the code](./Steps/RunTheCode.md)
* [Build a wrist band](./Steps/WristBand.md)
Work through these steps one by one. Each step includes a link to the next step at the end.
## The code
If you want to use a working version of the code, you can import the project using the [`microbit-FriendDetector.hex`](./Code/microbit-FriendDetector.hex) file in the [`Code`](./Code) folder.
* Clone or download this repo
* From the [MakeCode home page](https://makecode.microbit.org/) select the **Import** button
* Select **Import File**
* Locate the `microbit-FriendDetector.hex` file from the `Code` folder in this repo
* Select **Go ahread!** to load the project in the MakeCode editor
You can also import the code from this URL -
[makecode.microbit.org/_du14RM7mT4fC](https://makecode.microbit.org/_du14RM7mT4fC).
* Copy the URL
* From the [MakeCode home page](https://makecode.microbit.org/) select the **Import** button
* Select **Import URL**
* Paste in the URL
* Select **Go ahead!** to load the project in the MakeCode editor.
I hope you enjoy this workshop. If you want to get in touch, you can find me on twitter - [@jimbobbennett](https://twitter.com/jimbobbennett). I'd love to hear what you are building.
Feel free to raise [issues](https://github.com/jimbobbennett/MicroBitFriendDetector/issues) with any bugs you've found, or any suggestions for changes and improvements.