pxt-calliope/docs/projects/guitar.md

Guitar

@description A beginner-intermediate maker activity, building a guitar with the micro:bit

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Make a micro:bit guitar with this guided tutorial!

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playing micro:bit guitar https://youtu.be/GYmdTFvxz80

Duration

5 Activities, approx 30-45 min each based on familiarity with the coding concepts

Materials

• Cardboard large pieces (recycle!)
• Tape (masking, duct Tape, and/or packing tape)
• Markers and/or paint
• Aluminum Foil
• Scissors that can cut cardboard
• 1 micro:bit, battery holder and 2 AAA batteries
• 4-5 Crocodile clips
• Headphones

Activities

• Making the Guitar Body
• Buttons, Display & Sound
• Light Sensor Tone control
• Accelerometer Beat control
• Pin Press Switch

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Let's get started!

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