Coding basics with Micro:bit
Micro:bits
You can now borrow a Micro:bit from Coventry Libraries. Whether you're looking to explore coding, electronics, or just have some fun with technology, our Micro:bits are available for loan. Visit your local branch or check our online catalogue for more details.
You can use your Micro:bit for all sorts of cool creations, from robots to musical instruments. The possibilities are endless. The micro:bit is a handheld, fully programmable computer widely used in schools. It's 70 times smaller and 18 times faster than the original BBC Micro computers used in schools in the early 1980s.
This little device has an awful lot of features, such as 25 red LED lights that can flash messages. There are two programmable buttons that can be used to control games or pause and skip songs on a playlist. Your Micro:bit can detect motion and tell you which direction you're heading in, and it can use a low energy Bluetooth connection to interact with other devices and the Internet.
To create codes for your Micro:bit please visit the Micro:bit website. To save your creations you will need to create a free account.
Learn more about the Micro:bit
Loaning Microbits
Microbits are free to loan at Caludon, Central, Foleshill, Tile Hill and Willenhall Libraries. Anyone can loan a Micro:bit for up to 4 weeks.
What You Need
- Micro:bit Basic Kit (Micro:bit V1, USB cable, battery pack, instructions)
- Laptop with USB Connection
- Internet Access
All Micro:bits are free to reserve in any Library or online via www.coventry.gov.uk/librarycatalogue
Explore More with Tutorials
For more fun activities and to learn more about what you can do with your Micro:bit, check out the tutorials on the MakeCode website. These tutorials will guide you through a variety of projects, helping you to explore and create more complex programs. There are other coding platforms and options listed on https://microbit.org/code.
Have fun and happy coding!