Programming the BBC micro:bit: Getting Started with MicroPython

Author is Simon Monk, he (my 2nd book of his) seems very detail oriented; a GOOD thing, especially if one is a "newbie" ;-)

The microbit is the best of the microcontrollers, even if it is a bit pricey.This is the best of the instruction books: good subject, good explanations

This book only covers the very basics of the information necessary to tackle programming the micro it. I found it necessary to look for a more complete document.

The media could not be loaded.  I bought Simon's book to formalize my understanding of MicroPython when used with the Parallax cyber:bot (seen in the video). I was interested in the correct terminology and features of Python - specifically local/global variables, lists and dictionaries, terminology (classes, functions, objects, modules) and the use of Micro:bit-specific sensors in a “getting started” format. Just enough, and not too much. A single copy for the instructor will really round out your instructional material. If I were running a class, I’d use the book and ask students to extend their skills (i.e., make your function into a module, use a list for robot navigation). The book provided a useful background, filling in some missing pieces, and works as a reference at the same time.

This book is an introduction to MicroPython (an implementation of Python for microcontrollers) and uses the BBC micro:bit as a learning platform. The first couple of chapters are a basic introduction to the micro:bit and how to set up the MicroPython programming environment Mu. There are several of chapters that can be quickly skimmed if you already have a working knowledge of Python, but it's a good review/introduction for newcomers to the language. The final chapters give examples specific to the micro:bit - including using the Radio function and how to communicate between the micro:bit and your own Python code running on a separate computer.I wish it had gone a little more in depth with some of the examples, but there's enough there (plus pointers/references to the full documentation) to keep you busy.

I have two of them. Use them as robot sumo wrestlers. Each robot looks for opponent and triesto push it out of the rink. The built-in led lights let me know what my Python app is doing.And the piezospeaker adds to the fun.

It dosn't get any easier than this. The author is solid & makes programing a microbit easy to grasp, even if your unfamiliar with coding with python.

Another great book by this author. Great chapters to learn coding.

Kurze und gute Übersicht zum Thema. Klar zum empfehlen.

Excellent little book. Does cover the basics, but not too 'hand holding'. Goes into a good deal of detail and gives you enough insight to know what to Google for any topics not covered.

micropythonの基礎が理解できた

Thanks.

The media could not be loaded.  私は、JavaScriptが思いのほか、進捗が速かったので、MicroPythonにも興味を持ちました。この本は、専門用語以外は、中卒レベルの英語力があればできるとおもうので、おおらかな方は、この本を読んで、MiicroPythonひいてはPythonの勉強も出来ると思います。私個人は、ペーパーバック版をおすすめします！