micro:bit for Mad Scientists

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.

“Packed with projects and experiments for young, mad scientists . . . an excellent resource to take curious kids on a journey into physical computing.”—Andrew Gregory, HackSpace“Simon Monk has been teaching folks how to learn to code and make for many years, so he knows exactly the kinds of projects that any beginner can make, and all the trouble spots to avoid. . . . It’s a STEAM adventure for students of all backgrounds!”—Limor Fried, Adafruit“Fun for all Ages. Great book with very fun experiments. . . . Colorful pictures and instructions will help you create many interesting projects and the rest is up to your imagination.”—Marco, Amazon reviewer

• IntroductionChapter 1: Getting StartedChapter 2: Super SonicChapter 3: Luminous LightChapter 4: Magical MagnetismChapter 5: Amazing AccelerationChapter 6: Mad MovementChapter 7: Time TravelChapter 8: Mad Scientist Mind GamesChapter 9: Environmental MadnessChapter 10: Radio ActivityAppendix: Get the Parts