PX_lastname_boatSquareArrowStar

Lesson 3

Launch the micro:bit Python editor

Use the new version of the micro:bit hardware.

Steps

1. Define a variable called boat and store the boat image in it.

from microbit import *

boat = Image("05050:"
             "05050:"
             "05050:"
             "99999:"
             "09990")

display.show(boat)

2. Create two new variables: my_square and my_arrow.
   Use the Image(...) command to build your own images.

my_square = Image("99999:"
                  "90009:"
                  "90009:"
                  "90009:"
                  "99999")

my_arrow = Image("00900:"
                 "09990:"
                 "90909:"
                 "00900:"
                 "00900")
				 
my_star = Image(??????????????????????) (This needs to be fixed)

3. Put all 4 images into a list called my_images.

my_images = [boat, my_square, my_arrow, my_star]

4. Display all four images from the list, one after another.
   Use a delay so you can actually see them.

display.show(my_images, delay=200)

5. Make it run continuously.
   Hint: wrap it in a while True: loop and include a pause.

while True:
    display.show(my_images, delay=200)

Guides / References:
Click here for guidance.
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Hint: To clear the display:

display.clear()
# Sets the brightness of all LEDs to 0 (off)

The name of the file will be:
PX_lastname_boatSquareArrowStar

Files to save on Google Drive under your class and submit to Google Classroom

1. PX_lastname_boatSquareArrowStar.png — Screenshot inside Python editor showing your code.
2. PX_lastname_boatSquareArrowStar.py — Your Python source file.
3. PX_lastname_boatSquareArrowStar.txt — Plain-text copy of your code.
4. PX_lastname_boatSquareArrowStar.hex — Hex file to run on the physical micro:bit.
5. PX_lastname_boatSquareArrowStar.mp4 — Short demo video of the program running on the board.

Submission requirements

• Show the real micro:bit hardware running your animation to Mr. Cusack.
• Get the secret code word after you demo.
• Include that exact code word in your Google Classroom submission comments.