28 mad scientist themed projects and experiments to teach STEM topics and coding with the BBC micro-bit
Introduction
Chapter 1: Getting Started
Chapter 2: Super Sonic
Chapter 3: Luminous Light
Chapter 4: Magical Magnetism
Chapter 5: Amazing Acceleration
Chapter 6: Mad Movement
Chapter 7: Time Travel
Chapter 8: Mad Scientist Mind Games
Chapter 9: Environmental Madness
Chapter 10: Radio Activity
Appendix: Get the Parts
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
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