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micro:bit at home - species counter

29 May 2020

Have you ever stopped to look at all the different species of birds and animals around you?

This project can help you to do just that - you use your micro:bit to help you count different species in your local habitat: in your garden, street or local park.

What you'll make

Get coding

Now open the MakeCode editor where you’ll write the code for your program:

How to transfer your program to your micro:bit

Discover more

The species counter project uses the micro:bit's button inputs and the LED display output. Find out more about them in the videos below:

There are more micro:bit at home activities to explore:

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