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Python Editor for micro:bit
Python Editor for micro:bit
Button Press
from microbit import *
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while True:
    if button_a.is_pressed() and button_b.is_pressed():
        display.scroll("AB")
    elif button_a.is_pressed():
        display.scroll("A")
    elif button_b.is_pressed():
        display.scroll("B")
    sleep(100)
Detect Movement
from microbit import *
​
while True:
    reading = accelerometer.get_x()
    if reading > 20:
        display.show("R")
    elif reading < -20:
        display.show("L")
    else:
        display.show("-")
Random Numbers
from microbit import *
import random
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display.show(str(random.randint(1, 6)))
Gestures
MicroPython is able to recognize the following gestures: up, down, left, right, face up, face down, freefall, 3g, 6g, 8g, shake. Gestures are always represented as strings. While most of the names should be obvious, the 3g, 6g and 8g gestures apply when the device encounters these levels of g-force (like when an astronaut is launched into space).
from microbit import *
​
while True:
    gesture = accelerometer.current_gesture()
    if gesture == "face up":
        display.show(Image.HAPPY)
    else:
        display.show(Image.ANGRY)
Magic-8
A Magic-8 ball is a toy first invented in the 1950s. The idea is to ask it a yes/no question, shake it and wait for it to reveal the truth.
from microbit import *
import random
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answers = [
    "It is certain",
    "It is decidedly so",
    "Without a doubt",
    "Yes, definitely",
    "You may rely on it",
    "As I see it, yes",
    "Most likely",
    "Outlook good",
    "Yes",
    "Signs point to yes",
    "Reply hazy try again",
    "Ask again later",
    "Better not tell you now",
    "Cannot predict now",
    "Concentrate and ask again",
    "Don't count on it"
    "My reply is no",
    "My sources say no",
    "Outlook not so good",
    "Very doubtful",
]
​
while True:
    display.show("8")
    if accelerometer.was_gesture("shake"):
        display.clear()
        sleep(1000)
        display.scroll(random.choice(answers))
Built-in Images
Image.HAPPY 
Image.HEART_SMALL 
Image.HAPPY 
Image.SMILE 
Image.SAD 
Image.CONFUSED 
Image.ANGRY 
Image.ASLEEP 
Image.SURPRISED 
Image.SILLY 
Image.FABULOUS 
Image.MEH 
Image.YES 
Image.NO 
Image.CLOCK12 
Image.CLOCK11 
Image.CLOCK10 
Image.CLOCK9 
Image.CLOCK8 
Image.CLOCK7 
Image.CLOCK6 
Image.CLOCK5 
Image.CLOCK4 
Image.CLOCK3 
Image.CLOCK2 
Image.CLOCK1 
Image.ARROW_N 
Image.ARROW_NE 
Image.ARROW_E 
Image.ARROW_SE 
Image.ARROW_S 
Image.ARROW_SW 
Image.ARROW_W 
Image.ARROW_NW 
Image.TRIANGLE 
Image.TRIANGLE_LEFT 
Image.CHESSBOARD 
Image.DIAMOND 
Image.DIAMOND_SMALL 
Image.SQUARE 
Image.SQUARE_SMALL 
Image.RABBIT 
Image.COW 
Image.MUSIC_CROTCHET 
Image.MUSIC_QUAVER 
Image.MUSIC_QUAVERS 
Image.PITCHFORK 
Image.XMAS 
Image.PACMAN 
Image.TARGET 
Image.TSHIRT 
Image.ROLLERSKATE 
Image.DUCK 
Image.HOUSE 
Image.TORTOISE 
Image.BUTTERFLY 
Image.STICKFIGURE 
Image.GHOST 
Image.SWORD 
Image.GIRAFFE 
Image.SKULL 
Image.UMBRELLA 
Image.SNAKE
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