{"product_id":"easy-micro-bit-projects-9781680455540","title":"Easy Micro: Bit Projects","description":"\u003cp\u003eLearn the basics of using the micro: bit, an open source hardware ARM-based embedded system used to teach computer programming, to build a series of 10 different gadgets from scratch \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou'll use the micro: bit to make: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea scrolling name tag, \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eanimated LED displays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea high-tech compass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea handheld tilting game with a buzzer and saved high score\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea carnival-like strength tester\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea powered cooling fan helmet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ean electronic musical instrument\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea security system that sends alerts to your computer when someone enters the room.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea wheeled robot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ean alert to water your plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou will learn how simple electrical devices like speakers, motors, buzzers and fans work. You'll understand electronic components like resistors, force resistors, photoresistors, LEDs, and Op Amps, as well as Infrared distance sensors and soil moisture sensors. You'll also get a beginner's look at micropython, one of the fastest-growing computer languages. In this book you will combine multiple disciplines -- electronics, programming, and engineering -- to build a series of successful gadgets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEverything is explained with lots and lots of full-color line drawings. No prior experience is necessary. You'll have fun while you learn a ton \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Make Community, LLC\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/20\/2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781680455540\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 56\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.20lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.40w x 0.20d","brand":"Eric Hagan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36665458196636,"sku":"9781680455540","price":8.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_c35205d7-2e8f-4e9e-8128-5c1a28061e9d.jpg?v=1603909510","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/easy-micro-bit-projects-9781680455540","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}