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Case 03: Thermometer

Purpose​

Use the Smart Coding Kit to create a wearable thermometer.

1 x ELECFREAKS micro:bit Smart Coding Watch Kit

Software​

MakeCodemakecode

Programming​

Step 1​

Create a variable flag. Initialize this variable to 0 when we startup our micro:bit.

Step 2​

Create a forever loop to show the variable i. If it is over the default value, it alarms; Or it does not alram.

Step 3​

When button A being pressed, set the returned value as i displaying on the micro:bit.

Link:https://makecode.microbit.org/_dJyipJCjd75J

You can also download it below:

Result​

The current value will be detected and displayed on the micro:bit when button A being pressed.

Exploration​

FAQ​

Q: Sometimes the temperature is below 20 degrees, but the value detected is even higher?

A: The temperature detected is the micro:bit chips but not the environment, the chips will get hot obviously when powering on for a long time.

Relevant File​