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The Book of Brilliant Inventions

Follow the Doctor and invent with MicroPython

MicroPython for HiFive Course

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Recommended for Ages 11+

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No Prerequisites

Tynker Code Blocks

Tynker's visual code blocks are a great way for beginners to code, without needing to remember how to type syntax. By dragging and dropping code blocks together, young coders can produce vividly complex programs and games in our proprietary app, which includes support for graphics, sound, physics, and more.

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Tynker's self-guided lessons break down coding concepts while solving puzzles and making cool apps.

Interactive Assessments

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Captivating Topics

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Psychic Paper

Learn to program the HiFive using MicroPython

5 Activities:

  • Project Introduction
  • Using the HiFive Library
  • Displaying Images
  • Displaying Text and Images
  • The Doctor's Challenge

Creature Confounder

Learn to program the HiFive using MicroPython

6 Activities:

  • Project Introduction
  • Using the HiFive Library
  • Creating Images
  • Displaying Multiple Images
  • Looping the Animation
  • Finishing Touches

Data Logger

Learn to program the HiFive using MicroPython

6 Activities:

  • Project Introduction
  • The HiFive Sensors
  • Collecting the Data
  • Storing the Data
  • Sending the Data
  • Finishing Touches

Universal Locator

Learn to program the HiFive using MicroPython

6 Activities:

  • Project Introduction
  • Connecting to WiFi
  • Sending an HTML Request
  • Working With the Data
  • Displaying Information
  • Finishing Touches

Weather Box

Learn to program the HiFive using MicroPython

5 Activities:

  • Project Introduction
  • Connecting to the Weather Service
  • Using the Response Data
  • Updating the Weather
  • Using the Weather Box

Custom Watch

Learn to program the HiFive using MicroPython

5 Activities:

  • Project Introduction
  • Getting the Time
  • Updating the Time
  • Creating a Watch Face
  • Finishing Touches and Customizations

Tower Message

Learn to program the HiFive using MicroPython

4 Activities:

  • Project Introduction
  • Showing Messages
  • Showing Images
  • Customizations and Games

Music Tracker

Learn to program the HiFive using MicroPython

6 Activities:

  • Project Introduction
  • Connect a Speaker
  • Playing a Music Note
  • Sequencing Notes in a List
  • Creating Music Software
  • Finishing Touches and Customizations

Virtual Pet

Learn to program the HiFive using MicroPython

6 Activities:

  • Project Introduction
  • Creating Your Pet
  • Bring Your Pet to Life
  • Pet Happiness and Hunger
  • Showing Happiness and Hunger
  • Finishing Touches and Customizations

BoPop Bonanza

Learn to program the HiFive using MicroPython

5 Activities:

  • Project Introduction
  • Detecting Actions
  • Tracking the Actions
  • Making it a Game
  • Finishing Touches and Customizations

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