One of the more interestng parts of the micro:bit is the bluetooth module. With this its possible to, amongst over things, flash the device and also control external bluetooth devices. However due to various technical reasons this built-in Bluetooth functionality is not available when using micropython. However its possible
As normal these things start with receiving an email mentioning that there is this really cool event happening and would you like to take part. The event is question was the Make:Believe event held at Leeds City Museum as part of the Leeds International Festival. Joining forces with Phil
Picon Zero is an Intelligent robotics controller for the Raspberry Pi. A built-in processor handles all the direct communication between the parent controller and any attached devices and motors. Whilst primarily an add on for the Raspberry Pi, due to it using I2C for communications, it is possible to use
An interesting new accessory appeared on my desk recently in the form of a solar power supply for the micro:bit. The power supply, designed by Seenov, consists of a rechargeable battery with a associated circuit board and solar cell and provides a regulated output of 3.3 volts. Their
A tweet on twitter led me to this discussion on Github. The short version of it is that how could you install the Mu editor onto a fleet of Raspeberry Pi in a school classroom environment where the network can not or will not allow them to connect to the