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Make an Animated Bracelet with Micro:bit

November 09, 2019 - November 09, 2019 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Location

South Side Hackerspace - Chicago

W. 37th St., #105

Chicago, IL 60609

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Description

In this workshop, students will use the micro:bit’s drag and drop interface, MakeCode, to learn how to code the device. Students will walk through the various features of a micro:bit and learn how the code they create can activate animation, temperature sensing, radio buttons and motion sensors. Students will also design and make their own animated bracelet.

Event Cost: Free.

Event Times: Noon-2 p.m.

Additional Information

Website: https://www.techgirlz.org/techshop/make-an-animated-bracelet-with-microbit-2/

Age recommendation: Late Elementary (4-5), Tweens

Neighborhood: Chicago

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