MicroPython-micro-bit

Talking LED Blink

The micro:bit Talking LED Blink is a micro:bit Electronic Educational Engagement Tool designed to help students create a talking LED blink application.

Schematic

*** NOTE *** USE PIN1 INSTEAD OF PIN0 (GREEN WIRE)

Parts

micro:bit
Ks0360 Keyestudio Sensor Shield V2 for BBC micro:bit

• Keyestudio Micro bit sensor V2 shield * 1
• keyestudio Digital White LED Module * 1
• Dupont jumper wire * 3

STEP 1: Navigate To The FREE micro:bit Python Web Editor

micro:bit Python Web Editor

STEP 2: Plug micro:bit V2 Into Computer

PLUG IN USB CABLE TO COMPUTER AND DEVICE

STEP 3: Click CONNECT

STEP 4: Click "BBC micro:bit CMSIS-DAP" & CONNECT

STEP 5: Highlight Sample Code - Select All

STEP 6: Click Backspace On Keyboard To Delete Sample Code

STEP 7: Copy Study Buddy Python Code Template Into Python Web Editor

CODE

from time import sleep

from microbit import pin1, display, Image
from speech import say

# Customize bot speaking speed
SPEED = 95

while True:
    # Here we write a digital 1 or True to our pin1
    # as this will turn the LED on
    pin1.write_digital(1)
    
    display.show(Image.SURPRISED)
    say('The light is on!', speed=SPEED)
    display.show(Image.HAPPY)
    sleep(5)
    
    # Here we write a digital 0 or False to our pin1
    # as this will turn the LED on
    pin1.write_digital(0)
    
    display.show(Image.SURPRISED)
    say('The light is off!', speed=SPEED)
    display.show(Image.HAPPY)
    sleep(5)

STEP 8: Rename Script Name To talking_led_blink

STEP 9: Click Save

STEP 10: Click Download Python Script

STEP 11: Click Flash

Contributing

Pull requests are welcome. For major changes, please open an issue first to discuss what you would like to change.

Please make sure to update tests as appropriate.

License

Apache License, Version 2.0