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Technical guide for BBC Micro:bit

The objective of technical guide for BBC Micro:bit is to assist educators and students in becoming

familiar with the BBC micro:bit microcontroller in terms of both operational and programming aspects,

as well as through the lens of the Internet of Things (IoT).

In order to achieve this objective, the guide includes a description of the board, its built-in sensors

and actuators and a comprehensive overview of the official programming environment, namely the

Microsoft Makecode software, with a particular focus on its block-based version.

Furthermore, instructions are provided on how to utilize the integrated Bluetooth radio antenna,

accompanied by indicative examples of its implementation, thus inspiring readers on how the

micro:bit can be effectively employed in the development of IoT projects.

On the 8th and 12th of February, 2025, in Nicosia, Heron conducted two teacher trainings, with 17 participants, with a total number of 10 hours of training on Raspberry Pi Pico and BBC Micro:bit, introducing the project, selected project scenarios for implementation, and the two teacher handbooks developed by project partners.

On Saturday, January the 18th, Heron and Masterkids, organised a bicommunal teacher training to 20 teachers from the Greek and Turkish communities of the island. Dr Alexandros Kofteros, presented the IoT4schools project, and the resources under development, including the handbooks on microPython and the BBC micro:bit, while Mr Mert Balin presented LEGO Spike Essentials. The training was supported by the US Embassy in Cyprus, and in collaboration with the United Nations Forces in Cyprus (UNFICYP).