Discover a world of creativity and fun with the book Micro:bit for Mad Scientists! This publication by author Simon Monk is suitable for anyone who wants a hands-on introduction to programming and simple electronic projects with the BBC micro:bit board.

Why choose Micro:bit for Mad Scientists?

Micro:bit for Mad Scientists is a book focused on creating projects and experiments with the micro:bit - a small programmable microcomputer used in education and hobby electronics. It explains procedures and principles through concrete examples and is useful for both beginners and more advanced readers who want to develop their programming skills and work with sensors and peripherals.

The book shows how to program the micro:bit in commonly used environments (e.g., block-based or text languages such as Python or JavaScript - depending on the chosen editor). It is suitable for schools, homeschooling, and self-learners interested in science and technology. To carry out the projects, you typically need the micro:bit itself and possibly additional components depending on the specific instructions in the book.

Benefits of Micro:bit for Mad Scientists:

• Clear guidance: procedures and projects are presented so they can be tried step by step.
• Versatile ideas: inspiration for various types of projects - from simple demonstrations to more advanced experiments.
• Hands-on learning support: helps develop logical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Wide programming possibilities: works with common ways of programming the micro:bit (block-based and text languages depending on the chosen tool).
• Suitable for teaching and self-study: usable at home or in school as a source of ideas and instructions.

Main features:

• A book focused on projects and experiments with the BBC micro:bit.
• Practical tutorials and explanations of programming and electronics principles.
• Examples for block-based and text programming (depending on the chosen editor).
• Inspiration for your own scientific and technical projects.
• Useful material for school and home education.