Check out this new tutorial series I did for Science Buddies! The BBC micro:bit is a great little board with lots of built-in sensors, eliminating the need for external wiring with a breadboard. It also works with beginner-friendly graphical programming languages like Scratch and Microsoft MakeCode. It really helps lower the barrier to entry for students to get involved with physical computing, programming, and electronics. Thanks to the Micro:bit Educational Foundation for this awesome device and to onsemi for their support of the Science Buddies tutorial series! https://lnkd.in/gb52qdrr
Mechatronics combines electronics, robotics, computing, and mechanical systems to power technologies ranging from automation to assistive devices. This STEM field is creating systems and technologies we use every day, but not all students have access to meaningful opportunities to explore it. A new 12-part video tutorial series introduces students to mechatronics through hands-on physical computing with the pocket-sized micro:bit microcontroller. The series guides students through introductory concepts and shows how code interacts with sensors, motion, and data to produce real-world behavior. The free tutorial series supplements a collection of micro:bit projects, including a mini solar tracker, a medical alert fall detector, a model planetary lander, and communication aids. Together, the videos and projects give students multiple entry points to connect coding and engineering to real-world challenges. View the series: https://lnkd.in/ge85h7Cs Thank you to the ON Semiconductor Foundation, a Giving Now program at onsemi, for supporting resources to enable student exploration of cutting-edge technologies like mechatronics. #Mechatronics #STEMeducation #K12STEM
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This is a fantastic series, Ben - such a clear, thoughtful introduction to physical computing and mechatronics. Love how accessible and practical these tutorials are for learners and educators alike 💚