For this assignment I used:
Computer running makecode website: https://makecode.microbit.org
I used the virtual blocks to make the code as it was visual and therefore easier to comprehend.
- I first used the Basic tool to make the virtual microbit show my name on start, and then show LED giraffe icon
- You can either use ‘show leds’ to create own icon or choose from ‘show icon’ list which I found easier for this particular task.
- I then created a simple game using variables:
- I named my variables with suitable names, i.e ‘buttonAcounter’ so as not to get confused
- I also used logic tool to create ‘conditionals’ for my game
- I then chose icons of ‘heart’ and ‘sad face’ to represent win and lose.
Problems With Game:
- Before I had it 3×3 And the wrong variable in the input box
Solution
- I then realised I had to change variable to change the increments.
So that, if I make 0 equal to 3 then the game is to press button 3 times and if answer is 9 then its correct.
Strategies for success:
- Simplify the code
- Save programme often
- check code step by step
- set up serial monitor: https://makecode.microbit.org/device/serial
