Program micro:bit Wirelessly Using Microbit App on iPad

Introduction

It is quite hard to find an official app on iPad to program a microcontroller. Luckily, micro:bit did a good job! They have develop an official app to program the micro:bit board. Anyway, why iPad? Since kids like to use iPad or tablet compared to laptop especially when watching Youtube. So, let’s make the iPad become a tool for them to learn coding and microcontroller (in fun way), that is the cool things! How to do that? As usual, let's watch the video.

Video

This video shows how to program micro:bit wirelessly (Bluetooth) using Microbit app on iPad.

Hardware Preparation

This is the list of items used in the video:

• micro:bit Go Bundle OR
• Micro:bit Junior Kit
• 2xAAA Battery Holder with On/Off Switch
• PKCELL Ultra Alkaline AAA Battery (4pcs)

Thank You

References:

• micro:bit - Guide to mobile & tablet apps

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