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Electronic scoreboard and game timer

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  • Duration: 1 min
  • Publication date: 07 Sep 2016
  • Part of series BBC micro bit programme

Abstract

The BBC micro:bit can be used in a number of real-life applications. In this video Rob Edmunds explains how he programmed his BBC micro:bit to become an electronic scoreboard and game timer to be used during a canoe polo match. Coding the programmable device in this way allows the players to find out the score and remaining game time whilst out on the water.

This video has an associated case study booklet which has been design for teachers to use with their students to highlight the relevance to the real world that the BBC micro:bit can achieve.

Download the case study booklet: www.ietfaraday.org/microbit-casestudies

Find more BBC micro:bit teaching resources: http://faraday.theiet.org/stem-activity-days/bbc-microbit/resources/index.cfm

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  • engineer
  • engineering
  • micro:bit

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  • Rob Edmunds

    Rob Edmunds

    Rob Edmunds is a Chartered Engineer and IET Member. He is a Project Engineering Lead at Leonardo in the UK, working in the EW Line of Business. Rob has been an IET volunteer since 2005 and has held various positions at both local and governance levels. He is an avid promoter of Engineering (@robaedmunds), an active #STEM Ambassador and a QEPrize Ambassador.In Rob’s spare time he captains his local Canoe Polo team (@NomadKayakClub), enjoys skiing and spending time with his family
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