Step by step
The accelerator in the micro:bit can be used to detect the orientation of the micro:bit and any shake. In this challenge, we will build our very own pedometer (step counter) to record the number of steps you walk in a day. As it is recommended that one person should walk at 10000 steps a day. this gadget will alert the user once the 10000-th step is taken.
Connection Guide
Block Editor Code
Download the block editor code for this challenge. The hex file is contained in a zip folder.
Refer here for instructions on importing code into Micro:bit.
This code can be imported into the micro:bit block editor.
Dr Bit Code
Download the Dr Bit solutions for this challenge. The Dr Bit file is contained within a zip folder.
Download Dr Bit PC software.
Download the Dr Bit app.
Learning Points
- Use the on-board accelerator as an input
- Introduce increments and activate the actuator modules such as vibrating motor and buzzer module.
Additional Challenge
- Experiment different place of strapping your project to different parts of your body and see how accurate it is.
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