BIBLIO is the largest independent book marketplace in the world, with over 100 million books.

Skip to content

Micro: Bit for Mad Scientists: 30 Clever Coding and Electronics Projects for
Stock photo: cover may vary

Micro: Bit for Mad Scientists: 30 Clever Coding and Electronics Projects for Kids Paperback -

by Simon Monk

Add to wish list

This beginner-friendly collection of electronics projects for the Micro: bit teaches how to code in MicroPython and JavaScript Blocks, as well as how to build specific mad scientist-themed projects such as a magnetic door alarm, a lie detector, and an irregular wall clock.

Reader reviews for Micro: Bit for Mad Scientists: 30 Clever Coding and Electronics Projects for Kids

Write a review for this book

There are no reviews for this book yet. Be the first to write a review!

Your review will be anonymous unless you login or create an account first.

Overall rating
Remember: You’re rating the book as a work, not the seller or the condition of the specific copy you purchased!

Important Terms and Guidelines

  • Please focus on the book’s content and context. Also, add any personal comments as to how you enjoyed the book. Substantiate your likes and dislikes. You may make comparisons to other books.
  • Reviews must be at least 140 characters in length.
  • Please do not reveal critical plot elements.
  • This is not a help line. Contact customer support if you need help.
Your review must not include:
  • Obscenities, discriminatory language, or other insulting language not suitable for public domain
  • Advertisements, “spam” content, or references to other products, offers or websites.
  • Email addresses, URLs, phone numbers, physical addresses or other contact information.
  • Overly critical comments about other reviews or reviewers
  • Time-sensitive material (i.e. promotional tours, seminars, lectures, etc.)
  • Availability, price, or alternative ordering/shipping information

From the publisher

Build your own secret laboratory with 30 coding and electronic projects!

The BBC micro: bit is a tiny, cheap, yet surprisingly powerful computer that you can use to build cool things and experiment with code. The 30 simple projects and experiments in this book will show you how to use the micro: bit to build a secret science lab complete with robots, door alarms, lie detectors, and more--as you learn basic coding and electronics skills.

Here are just some of the projects you'll build:

  • A "light guitar" you can play just by moving your fingers
  • A working lie detector
  • A self-watering plant care system
  • A two-wheeled robot
  • A talking robotic head with moving eyes
  • A door alarm made with magnets

    • Learn to code like a Mad Scientist!

    Details

    • Title Micro: Bit for Mad Scientists: 30 Clever Coding and Electronics Projects for Kids
    • Author Simon Monk
    • Binding Paperback
    • Pages 280
    • Volumes 1
    • Language ENG
    • Publisher No Starch Press
    • Illustrated Yes
    • Features Illustrated, Index
    • ISBN 9781593279745 / 1593279744
    • Weight 1.4 lbs (0.64 kg)
    • Dimensions 9.1 x 6.9 x 0.9 in (23.11 x 17.53 x 2.29 cm)
    • Age range 10 to UP years
    • Grade levels 5 - UP
    • Reading level 1010
    • Category Children's All Ages - Technology
    • Library of Congress subjects Python (Computer program language), JavaScript (Computer program language)
    • Library of Congress Catalogue Number 2019015785
    • Dewey Decimal Code 004.16

    About the author

    Simon Monk is a full-time author and maker, mostly writing about electronics for makers. Some of his better-known books include Programming Arduino: Getting Started with Sketches, Raspberry Pi Cookbook, and Hacking -Electronics. He is also the co-author of Practical Electronics for Inventors and wrote Minecraft Mastery with his son, Matthew Monk.
    Back to top↑

    More Copies for Sale

    Show all copies
    Micro:bit for Mad Scientists: 30 Clever Coding and Electronics Projects for Kids
    Stock photo: cover may vary

    Micro:bit for Mad Scientists: 30 Clever Coding and Electronics Projects for Kids

    by Monk, Simon

    • Used
    • Good
    • Paperback
    Condition
    Good
    Binding
    Paperback
    ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
    9781593279745 / 1593279744
    Quantity available
    1
    Seller
    Evergreen Goodwill
    Item price
    A$13.84
    A$5.66 Delivery to USA

    Show details

    Description:
    No Starch Press, 9/24/2019 12:00:01 A. paperback. Good. 0.7874 in x 9.1339 in x 7.0079 in.
    Add to wish list
    Item price
    A$13.84
    A$5.66 Delivery to USA
    Micro:bit for Mad Scientists: 30 Clever Coding and Electronics Projects for Kids
    Stock photo: cover may vary

    Micro:bit for Mad Scientists: 30 Clever Coding and Electronics Projects for Kids

    by Monk, Simon

    • Used
    • Very good
    Condition
    Very good
    Edition
    Illustrated
    ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
    9781593279745 / 1593279744
    Quantity available
    1
    Seller
    BooksRun
    Item price
    A$16.65
    Free Delivery to USA

    Show details

    Description:
    No Starch Press. Illustrated. Very Good. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.
    Add to wish list
    Item price
    A$16.65
    Free Delivery to USA
    Micro:bit for Mad Scientists: 30 Clever Coding and Electronics Projects for Kids
    Stock photo: cover may vary

    Micro:bit for Mad Scientists: 30 Clever Coding and Electronics Projects for Kids

    by Monk, Simon

    • Used
    • Very good
    • Paperback
    Condition
    Very good
    Binding
    Paperback
    ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
    9781593279745 / 1593279744
    Quantity available
    1
    Seller
    Suffolk Books Inc
    Item price
    A$17.02
    A$5.66 Delivery to USA

    Show details

    Description:
    No Starch Press, 9/24/2019 12:00:01 A. paperback. Very Good. 0.7874 in x 9.1339 in x 7.0079 in.
    Add to wish list
    Item price
    A$17.02
    A$5.66 Delivery to USA
    micro:bit for Mad Scientists: 30 Clever Coding and Electronics Projects for Kids

    micro:bit for Mad Scientists: 30 Clever Coding and Electronics Projects for Kids

    by Simon Monk

    • Used
    • Very good
    • Paperback
    Condition
    Very good
    Binding
    Paperback
    ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
    9781593279745 / 1593279744
    Quantity available
    5
    Seller
    World of Books Ltd
    Item price
    A$23.49
    A$16.37 Delivery to USA

    Show details

    Description:
    Paperback. Very Good.
    Add to wish list
    Item price
    A$23.49
    A$16.37 Delivery to USA
    Micro: Bit for Mad Scientists: 30 Clever Coding and Electronics Projects for Kids
    Stock photo: cover may vary

    Micro: Bit for Mad Scientists: 30 Clever Coding and Electronics Projects for Kids

    by Simon Monk

    • Used
    • Paperback
    Condition
    Used
    Binding
    Paperback
    ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
    9781593279745 / 1593279744
    Quantity available
    1
    Seller
    Friends Book Stores
    Item price
    A$17.73
    A$9.20 Delivery to USA

    Show details

    Description:
    No Starch Press, September 2019. Paperback. Used - Very Good.
    Add to wish list
    Item price
    A$17.73
    A$9.20 Delivery to USA
    Micro: Bit for Mad Scientists: 30 Clever Coding and Electronics Projects for Kids
    Stock photo: cover may vary

    Micro: Bit for Mad Scientists: 30 Clever Coding and Electronics Projects for Kids

    by Simon Monk

    • Used
    • Very good
    • Paperback
    Condition
    Very good
    Binding
    Paperback
    ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
    9781593279745 / 1593279744
    Quantity available
    4
    Seller
    ThriftBooks
    Biblio Top Seller
    Item price
    A$20.41
    Free Delivery to USA

    Show details

    Description:
    No Starch Press, Incorporated, 2019. Paperback. Very Good. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.
    Add to wish list
    Item price
    A$20.41
    Free Delivery to USA
    Micro: Bit for Mad Scientists: 30 Clever Coding and Electronics Projects for Kids
    Stock photo: cover may vary

    Micro: Bit for Mad Scientists: 30 Clever Coding and Electronics Projects for Kids

    by Monk, Simon

    • Used
    • Very good
    • Paperback
    Condition
    Very good
    Binding
    Paperback
    ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
    9781593279745 / 1593279744
    Quantity available
    4
    Seller
    ThriftBooks
    Biblio Top Seller
    Item price
    A$20.41
    Free Delivery to USA

    Show details

    Description:
    No Starch Press, 2019. Paperback. Very Good. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.
    Add to wish list
    Item price
    A$20.41
    Free Delivery to USA
    Micro: Bit for Mad Scientists: 30 Clever Coding and Electronics Projects for Kids
    Stock photo: cover may vary

    Micro: Bit for Mad Scientists: 30 Clever Coding and Electronics Projects for Kids

    by Monk, Simon

    • Used
    • Paperback
    Condition
    New
    Binding
    Paperback
    ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
    9781593279745 / 1593279744
    Quantity available
    1
    Seller
    ThriftBooks
    Biblio Top Seller
    Item price
    A$20.41
    Free Delivery to USA

    Show details

    Description:
    No Starch Press, 2019. Paperback. Like New. Pages are clean and are not marred by notes or folds of any kind. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.
    Add to wish list
    Item price
    A$20.41
    Free Delivery to USA
    Micro:bit for Mad Scientists: 30 Clever Coding and Electronics Projects for Kids
    Stock photo: cover may vary

    Micro:bit for Mad Scientists: 30 Clever Coding and Electronics Projects for Kids

    by Monk, Simon

    • Used
    • Paperback
    Condition
    Used
    Edition
    Illustrated
    Binding
    Paperback
    ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
    9781593279745 / 1593279744
    Quantity available
    1
    Seller
    Ergodebooks
    Item price
    A$26.26
    Free Delivery to USA

    Show details

    Description:
    No Starch Press, 2019-09-24. Illustrated. paperback. Used: Good. 7.00x0.76x9.25. Buy with confidence. Excellent Customer Service & Return policy.
    Add to wish list
    Item price
    A$26.26
    Free Delivery to USA
    Micro:bit for Mad Scientists: 30 Clever Coding and Electronics Projects for Kids
    Stock photo: cover may vary

    Micro:bit for Mad Scientists: 30 Clever Coding and Electronics Projects for Kids

    by Monk, Simon

    • New
    • Paperback
    Condition
    New
    Binding
    Paperback
    ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
    9781593279745 / 1593279744
    Quantity available
    1
    Seller
    Massive Bookshop
    Biblio Top Seller
    Item price
    A$35.44
    A$7.09 Delivery to USA

    Show details

    Description:
    No Starch Press, 2019 Book. New. Paperback.
    Add to wish list
    Item price
    A$35.44
    A$7.09 Delivery to USA
    Show all copies
    Back to top↑

    Please wait a moment while we load the requested page.