This unit introduces the accelerometer functionality of the micro:bit. Even if one is unfamiliar with the word “accelerometer,” most people are aware of the function. The micro:bit accelerometer ...

An accelerometer is a device that measures acceleration. Acceleration is itself a measure of how an object’s velocity changes. Velocity describes an object’s current speed in a particular direction.

Micro:bits are being used to help primary school pupils get an understanding of machine learning. Back in 2015, the BBC micro:bit was created to help pupils understand the world of coding in a ...