Programming the BBC Micro

Programming the BBC Micro

Author: John D. Ferguson

Publisher: Newnes

Published: 2014-05-20

Total Pages: 177

ISBN-13: 1483141462

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Programming the BBC Micro is a 12-chapter book that begins with a description of the BBC microcomputer, its peripheral, and faults. Subsequent chapters focus on practice in programming, program development, graphics, words, numbers, sound, bits, bytes, and assembly language. The interfacing, file handling, and detailed description of BBC microcomputer are also shown.


Illustrating BBC Basic

Illustrating BBC Basic

Author: Donald Alcock

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 1986-09-18

Total Pages: 196

ISBN-13: 9780521314954

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The novice programmer is encouraged to develop good programming habits in this introduction to BBC Basic language that emphasizes structured programming and style.


The Official BBC micro:bit User Guide

The Official BBC micro:bit User Guide

Author: Gareth Halfacree

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2017-10-04

Total Pages: 315

ISBN-13: 1119413761

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The go-to guide to getting started with the BBC micro:bit and exploring all of its amazing capabilities. The BBC micro:bit is a pocket-sized electronic development platform built with education in mind. It was developed by the BBC in partnership with major tech companies, communities, and educational organizations to provide kids with a fun, easy, inexpensive way to develop their digital skills. With it, kids (and grownups) can learn basic programming and coding while having fun making virtual pets, developing games, and a whole lot more. Written by internationally bestselling tech author Gareth Halfacree and endorsed by the Micro:bit Foundation, The Official BBC micro:bit User Guide contains what you need to know to get up and running fast with the BBC micro:bit. Learn everything from taking your first steps with the BBC micro:bit to writing your own programs. You'll also learn how to expand its capabilities with add-ons through easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions. Set up your BBC micro:bit and develop your digital skills Write code in JavaScript Blocks, JavaScript, and Python Discover the BBC micro:bit’s built-in sensors Connect the BBC micro:bit to a Raspberry Pi to extend its capabilities Build your own circuits and create hardware The Official BBC micro:bit User Guide is your go-to source for learning all the secrets of the BBC micro:bit. Whether you're just beginning or have some experience, this book allows you to dive right in and experience everything the BBC micro:bit has to offer.


Programming with MicroPython

Programming with MicroPython

Author: Nicholas H. Tollervey

Publisher: "O'Reilly Media, Inc."

Published: 2017-09-25

Total Pages: 210

ISBN-13: 1491972718

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It’s an exciting time to get involved with MicroPython, the re-implementation of Python 3 for microcontrollers and embedded systems. This practical guide delivers the knowledge you need to roll up your sleeves and create exceptional embedded projects with this lean and efficient programming language. If you’re familiar with Python as a programmer, educator, or maker, you’re ready to learn—and have fun along the way. Author Nicholas Tollervey takes you on a journey from first steps to advanced projects. You’ll explore the types of devices that run MicroPython, and examine how the language uses and interacts with hardware to process input, connect to the outside world, communicate wirelessly, make sounds and music, and drive robotics projects. Work with MicroPython on four typical devices: PyBoard, the micro:bit, Adafruit’s Circuit Playground Express, and ESP8266/ESP32 boards Explore a framework that helps you generate, evaluate, and evolve embedded projects that solve real problems Dive into practical MicroPython examples: visual feedback, input and sensing, GPIO, networking, sound and music, and robotics Learn how idiomatic MicroPython helps you express a lot with the minimum of resources Take the next step by getting involved with the Python community


Micro:Bit – A Quick Start Guide for Teachers

Micro:Bit – A Quick Start Guide for Teachers

Author: Ray Chambers

Publisher: Hodder Education

Published: 2015-10-30

Total Pages: 86

ISBN-13: 1471863840

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The BBC micro:bit Quickstart Guide for Teachers is designed to support educators in effective use of the BBC micro:bit devices distributed to all Year 7 students in the United Kingdom as part of the BBC's Make It Digital initiative. Supported by Microsoft and published by Hodder Education, this indispensable guide features: An introduction to the Make It Digital initiative An outline of what the BBC micro:bit is and what it's designed to do Advice on how teachers and students can get the most out of the BBC micro:bit device, including how the hardware and the supporting services work (including the BBC micro:bit website, code editors and code compiler) Guidance on how to get started with creating programs for the BBC micro:bit using the Microsoft Touch Develop Editor, and how to compile them and upload them to your device Coding lessons of varying difficulty with step-by-step walkthroughs and solutions for each activity Curriculum references, providing educators with opportunities to introduce key computational thinking concepts and map outcomes back to aspects of the English computing program of study