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Introduction

Overview​

We are all familiar with Fitbits and other smart watches even our phones counting our steps through the day. Lets use a micro:bit to code our own.

Note

You do not need a micro:bit to do this tutorial you can use the simulator built into the MakeCode editor.

What you will Learn​

  • How to create and use a variable.
  • How to use the micro:bit on shake function.
  • How to use a forever loop.
  • How to display a number on the LED matrix.
  • How to use the button function.

Let's open our code editor.