PREVIEW: In this lesson you'll create a game with movement controls and obstacles to avoid.
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Warning: This will erase any existing program on your micro:bit.
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Setting up your micro:bit
Calibrate your micro:bit by tilting it until all the LEDs are lit.
For a demonstration see the micro:bit calibration instructions.
Try the following steps to connect to your Micro:bit:
1. You may need to reload this page and try your program again.
2. Try disconnecting and reconnecting your Micro:bit. Then reload the page and run your program again.
3. If you are still having problems your Micro:bit may have an old firmware version that is incompatible with Codesters.
To update the firmware follow these Micro:bit instructions.
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For your Hour of Code project, you'll learn the basics of coding in Python to create your own game with a goal and hazards. This activity is an example of what your program will look like by the end of today's lesson!
Learning Objectives:
Students will be able to: