Introduction
Program the built-in LED Matrix found on the micro:bit
We'll explore how we can control the LED Matrix to show information and animations.
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For this guide we won't need Maker Tape or any components. We're just going to put the micro:bit into the Bit Board.
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We're only going to connect a USB cable and use the built-in LED Matrix found on the front of the micro:bit
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If you've never used a micro:bit before you'll want to check out this guide: Bit Board V2 Setup and Use
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We're going to load the following code for our LED Matrix Larson program: https://makecode.microbit.org/_TAW1DuWi8...
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We're going to see the classic "Larson Scanner" again, this time with the built-in LED Matrix.
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We basically turn on (and off) LEDs in sequence from left to right and then back from right to left, and repeat.
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Once the code is loaded it should start running immediately.
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You can power the micro:bit via the USB cable you used to load the code or you can use a battery pack plugged into the Bit Board.
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The micro:bit's built-in LED Matrix will turn on the first LED, then clear the screen, and turn on the second, and so on...
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The Larson Scanner is an effect that "scans" back and forth by lighting up one LED at a time.
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Follow along with our recorded Live Stream!
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You can watch the full video of us walking through this project, along with explaining and exploring the code: https://youtube.com/live/3A9rYMbcC04
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