Name Badge

When machines help us write our names, they’re not just following commands—they're helping us express who we are

 

 -- Seymour Papert

Introduction

A Name Badge using the BBC microbit is a simple and engaging project that allows you to display your name or any custom message on the microbit’ s LED screen. It’s perfect for workshops, classrooms, and tech fairs where attendees can wear personalized electronic badges.

Pre- requisite Knowledge

Before start of this project, students should know about:-

1. How to use and utilize Microbit.
2. How to code using the MakeCode website.
3. They should have knowledge about microbit and its features.

Learning Objectives

• Students will be able to understand how to create different name badges that they want to see or display. 
• This will help them display names in an attractive way with the help of LED lights.

Materials Needed

1. - BBC microbit (V1 or V2)
2. - Micro USB cable
3. - Computer with internet access
4. - Battery pack (optional for portability)
5. - Access to MakeCode editor (https://makecode.microbit.org)

Steps to Create the Name Badge

1. Open the MakeCode editor at https://makecode.microbit.org.

2. Start a new project.

3. Use the 'show string' block from the Basic category.

4. Replace the default text with your name or custom message.

5. Optionally, add loops to scroll the name repeatedly or trigger on button press.

6. Download the code and transfer it to the microbit.

7. Attach the microbit to your shirt using a clip or lanyard.

Code for this project

Output

Outcomes

• After this project, students will come through an output which will show the name they have given in the code. 
• They will be able to showcase any name with the help of this microbit in an attractive and interesting way.

Output