Lesson 2

Display numbers on the micro:bit. From 9 to 0

Blocks

• showLeds - Draws an image on the LED screen.
• pause - Pause for the specified time in milliseconds.

Activity

Let’s learn how to show numbers on the LED screen.

Steps

• We will use show number to draw an number on the LED screen.
• Add 8

Result

Challenge 1

Create simple animation that will count down from 9 to 0

Steps

• Add new blocks show leds from 9 to 0

Result

Challenge 2

Play sound at the end of animation

Steps

• Add play sound block at the end

Result