In the modern world, Companies keep on enhancing the efficiency of the products to make the life of the customers better. They increase the quality of the goods by using modern technology that increases the outcome of the good. micro:bit is one of the advanced computing systems that have gained the attention of people all around the world. In this blog, we'll elaborate on this embedded system into simple words.
What is a micro:bit?
It is a small size computer designed to teach physical computing to make learning easy. British broadcasting network or BBC collaborated with the other companies to develop open-source hardware to make learning interesting for the kids. One can use micro:bit for the programming.
What is the structure?
micro:bit is a robust design within a compact space to enhance the experience of the user. It is small hardware that consists of 25 Led display(5x5), connectivity for both Bluetooth and USB, two programmable buttons, a magnetometer, and an accelerometer where the power supply could be external or via battery. It has a build that is half the size of a credit card with an ARM Cortex- M0 processor that provides a high efficient ultra-low-power operation. ARM Cortex-M0 works run on the 3 stage pipeline von Neumann architecture that comes up with the high-performance processor. It makes the micro:bit ideal in the market for embedded applications.
How does a micro:bit work?
Firstly, connect the port of the micro:bit to a computer or MAC with the help of plugging a cable. When the board or micro:bit connects with the computer system then one can find the option of micro:bit as a storage device on the computer. If the board has embedded programming then a yellow light should blink on the back of the board. A user can program in their system and then store in the memory of the board via the computer. An example of programming the micro:bit is by the MakeCode that is an open programming environment designed for the micro:bit.
What language does micro:bit use?
Three main programming languages are in use for the micro:bit is
- Java script block
- Micro Python
- Java Script
Java Script block is one of the easy programming languages that got the attention of the kids. It works as the jigsaw pieces that make the programming for a particular output. There are different blocks mentioned in the program with the various output that one needs to connect as per their requirement. Numerous people also use Python that has both the educational as well as job oriented language. Python codes are more readable than the JavaScript that make this language efficient. Micro Python designed specifically for the board or micro:bit to run it efficiently.
How do I connect a micro bit to my computer?
There are USB plugs embedded in the board to make the connection possible to the other system. The memory of the micro:bit will come on the screen with the name micro:bit. One can program the software on their computer then convert it into a .hex file. One can transfer this file by drag and drop to the memory of the board or micro:bit. The memory device of the board connects with the computer and runs the .hex file on its own.
How much is a micro:bit?
The original price of the micro:bit Board is 17£ in the United Kingdom. There are different import tax systems of countries that affect the final rate of the micro:bit. It is the price of the whole kit consists of micro:bit, battery, and cable.
