Top 5 Creative micro:bit Projects: Go Beyond the Classroom with CHARGE

CHARGE for micro:bit opens up endless new ways to learn and practice coding - now away from your laptop! With the CHARGE rechargeable and wearable battery pack for micro:bit, you can easily power up portable lessons like these, making it easy to take hands-on coding and STEM activities everywhere that learning happens.

Here are 5 cool MakeCode projects to get you started that take advantage of the CHARGE’s portability.

*Make your own Step Counter with micro:bit and MakeCode 👟* A step counter or pedometer tracks the number of steps you take! This project will walk 😉 you through how to code your micro:bit to track your activity. Go farther for longer with the CHARGE pack Let's go!
Rock Paper Scissors Challenge 🪨 🗒️ ✂️ Challenge your friends to a game of rock paper scissors while learning all about coding. Take it with you and hold a tournament at school, at home or anywhere else! (Requires 2 Microbits) L et's go!
*Catch sneaky sippers with the Water Bottle Signal 🚨* Curious if someone else has been sneaking sips from your water bottle? Set up your micro:bit to find out! Detect if someone takes a sip and only reset when you put in the secret code. Easily attach your micro:bit to your bottle by using the CHARGE rechargeable battery pack. Let's go!
*Kick Strength ⚽️ 🏈* Who has the most powerful kick on your class? Find out with Kick Strength project from MakeCode! Whether you're an athlete in training or just curious to test your skills this project is a blast and takes full advantage of the CHARGE's portability! Let's go!
*Turn your micro:bit into a compass and never get lost again 📍🧭* This project will show you how to display the micro:bit’s bearing from magnetic North in degrees. You can also boost your comfort and range using a CHARGE pack for your micro:bit! Let's go!