Use micro:bit as sensor for Android. You can use Python to display graphs, etc.

What is the purpose of this application?

This application uses micro:bit as Android external sensor and external LED. Iron Python can describe the processing of sensor data sent from micro:bit and the processing to display on LED.

What version of Android does this application support?

In order to use Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) for the connection between micro:bit and Android, Android 4.4 or later, Bluetooth 4.0 or later is necessary.

What program should be written to micro:bit?

Using the JavaScript block editor on the micro:bit site, create the program that incorporates the Bluetooth services and write it to micro:bit. At that time, you need to replace the Radio package with a Bluetooth package with [Advanced] -> [Add Package].

(Please refer to the help screen of the application for details of the program)

How can I receive data from micro:bit?

In the Panel setup script area, write the following event handler that receives the received data.

def temperatureReceived(temperature):

    print 'Temperature:', temperature

Please refer to the panel setup script area of each sample panel.

How do I change the display of micro:bit LED?

if MicroBit.IsConnected:

    MicroBit.WriteLEDText(‘Hello!’)

if MicroBit.IsConnected:

    MicroBit.WriteLEDMatrixState((0b11111, 0b11111, 0b11111, 0b11111, 0b11111))

Please refer to the LED sample panel.