Insight Mr Bit
micro:bit programs in English
$1.99
1.1.6for iPad
Age Rating
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About Insight Mr Bit
With Insight Mr Bit you can create simple programs in plain English to control the BBC micro:bit to do lots of useful things:
• Show images, animations, messages and graphs
• Control external devices and models connected to the micro:bit
• Design and play games
• Make measurements from sensors and do calculations
• Transmit and receive radio signals between two or more micro:bits
• Compose and play musical tunes
You can make the micro:bit do all these things without worrying about complicated code.
You decide on inputs and outputs, Mr Bit offers you choices and uses them to build a program script. You can run the script to see how it works and edit it if it needs adjusting. Then, at the touch of a button, Mr Bit controls the BBC micro:bit via super-fast Bluetooth wireless without the need of connecting wires. In Control mode the iPad screen simultaneously shows how your program is working in the micro:bit. With Transfer mode you can send the program code to the micro:bit allowing it to run independently.
Mr Bit is a valuable tool for developing the logical thinking required in conventional computer languages.
The app comes fully equipped with:
• Tutorials - helping you start building and programming different types of control system
• Exercises – helping you learn how to create a variety of activities with the BBC micro:bit
• Experiments – helping you to get started with using external sensors and controlling devices connected to the BBC micro:bit
• Projects – Ideas for working models which you can build and control with the BBC micro:bit
• Example control systems - illustrating different types of programs for the BBC micro:bit
Ideal for Key Stages 2 & 3.
• Show images, animations, messages and graphs
• Control external devices and models connected to the micro:bit
• Design and play games
• Make measurements from sensors and do calculations
• Transmit and receive radio signals between two or more micro:bits
• Compose and play musical tunes
You can make the micro:bit do all these things without worrying about complicated code.
You decide on inputs and outputs, Mr Bit offers you choices and uses them to build a program script. You can run the script to see how it works and edit it if it needs adjusting. Then, at the touch of a button, Mr Bit controls the BBC micro:bit via super-fast Bluetooth wireless without the need of connecting wires. In Control mode the iPad screen simultaneously shows how your program is working in the micro:bit. With Transfer mode you can send the program code to the micro:bit allowing it to run independently.
Mr Bit is a valuable tool for developing the logical thinking required in conventional computer languages.
The app comes fully equipped with:
• Tutorials - helping you start building and programming different types of control system
• Exercises – helping you learn how to create a variety of activities with the BBC micro:bit
• Experiments – helping you to get started with using external sensors and controlling devices connected to the BBC micro:bit
• Projects – Ideas for working models which you can build and control with the BBC micro:bit
• Example control systems - illustrating different types of programs for the BBC micro:bit
Ideal for Key Stages 2 & 3.
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What's New in the Latest Version 1.1.6
Last updated on Oct 8, 2023
Old Versions
Additional functionality for Kitronik Simple Servo Control Board.
Car Park project files added.
Improvements to cursor functionality when editing music code.
In LEDs graph display mode, bar displays have a greater number of stages.
Touch sensor options include logo on V2 micro:bits
Program script panel: improved visibility when editing sequences.
Program script now shows values of numerical variables in square brackets.
Repeat module: 'End repeat' option added.
Pulse module: Improvements to tab settings in Design mode.
Updates to Tutorial and Exercises scripts.
Tutorials indicate links to demonstration videos on YouTube.
Minor fixes.
Parental gate added for external links.
Car Park project files added.
Improvements to cursor functionality when editing music code.
In LEDs graph display mode, bar displays have a greater number of stages.
Touch sensor options include logo on V2 micro:bits
Program script panel: improved visibility when editing sequences.
Program script now shows values of numerical variables in square brackets.
Repeat module: 'End repeat' option added.
Pulse module: Improvements to tab settings in Design mode.
Updates to Tutorial and Exercises scripts.
Tutorials indicate links to demonstration videos on YouTube.
Minor fixes.
Parental gate added for external links.
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Version History
1.1.6
Oct 8, 2023
Additional functionality for Kitronik Simple Servo Control Board.
Car Park project files added.
Improvements to cursor functionality when editing music code.
In LEDs graph display mode, bar displays have a greater number of stages.
Touch sensor options include logo on V2 micro:bits
Program script panel: improved visibility when editing sequences.
Program script now shows values of numerical variables in square brackets.
Repeat module: 'End repeat' option added.
Pulse module: Improvements to tab settings in Design mode.
Updates to Tutorial and Exercises scripts.
Tutorials indicate links to demonstration videos on YouTube.
Minor fixes.
Parental gate added for external links.
Car Park project files added.
Improvements to cursor functionality when editing music code.
In LEDs graph display mode, bar displays have a greater number of stages.
Touch sensor options include logo on V2 micro:bits
Program script panel: improved visibility when editing sequences.
Program script now shows values of numerical variables in square brackets.
Repeat module: 'End repeat' option added.
Pulse module: Improvements to tab settings in Design mode.
Updates to Tutorial and Exercises scripts.
Tutorials indicate links to demonstration videos on YouTube.
Minor fixes.
Parental gate added for external links.
1.1.5
Dec 7, 2022
Fix for Kitronik MOVE motor version 3.1.
Revised pin assignments for LEDs, MOVE motor and LAB:bit
Revised pin assignments for LEDs, MOVE motor and LAB:bit
1.1.4
May 23, 2022
Additional functionality for Kitronik LAB:bit project board containing sensors (buttons, switch inputs, analog input, sound level, distance) and outputs (traffic LEDs, dice LEDs, rainbow LEDs, loudspeaker, motor).
Flashing progress bar added.
Tutorials updated.
Flashing progress bar added.
Tutorials updated.
1.1.3
Oct 6, 2021
Full support for micro:bit V2 including logo touch sensor, microphone and speaker.
Export HEX file option added.
Additional functionality for Kitronik Environmental Control including temperature, humidity and pressure sensors.
Speed improvement to LED image editing.
Fixes for iOS15.
Export HEX file option added.
Additional functionality for Kitronik Environmental Control including temperature, humidity and pressure sensors.
Speed improvement to LED image editing.
Fixes for iOS15.
1.1.2
Sep 29, 2021
Full support for micro:bit V2 including logo touch sensor, microphone and speaker.
Export HEX file option added.
Additional functionality for Kitronik Environmental Control including temperature, humidity and pressure sensors.
Speed improvement to LED image editing.
Help notes updated.
Export HEX file option added.
Additional functionality for Kitronik Environmental Control including temperature, humidity and pressure sensors.
Speed improvement to LED image editing.
Help notes updated.
1.1.1
Mar 30, 2021
Magnetic field strength sensor added
Additional functionality for Kitronik :MOVE motor giving comprehensive access to onboard sensors and devices
Improvements to animation speed control of addressable LEDs (Neopixels)
Simplified control of program text panel with auto-fit function
Calculation module has additional calculation terms for more sophisticated arithmetic
Enhancements to music editor allowing choice of key signatures and providing a library of pre-defined tunes
Miscellaneous improvements to dialogues providing simpler appearance
Tutorials, Sample files and Help notes updated.
Additional functionality for Kitronik :MOVE motor giving comprehensive access to onboard sensors and devices
Improvements to animation speed control of addressable LEDs (Neopixels)
Simplified control of program text panel with auto-fit function
Calculation module has additional calculation terms for more sophisticated arithmetic
Enhancements to music editor allowing choice of key signatures and providing a library of pre-defined tunes
Miscellaneous improvements to dialogues providing simpler appearance
Tutorials, Sample files and Help notes updated.
1.0.9
Apr 3, 2020
“While” condition added to program script language.
Additional functionality for programming and controlling addressable LEDS (Neopixels)
(with a customisable global brightness limit)
Additional functionality for Kitronics Klip Motor Board and 4Tronix Minibit buggy
Support for internal light sensor
New LED display type added – ‘number’ compatible with ‘message’ type
Improvements to music editor, caption text, message array and segmented controls on toolbar.
Sample files and Help notes revised and updated.
Additional functionality for programming and controlling addressable LEDS (Neopixels)
(with a customisable global brightness limit)
Additional functionality for Kitronics Klip Motor Board and 4Tronix Minibit buggy
Support for internal light sensor
New LED display type added – ‘number’ compatible with ‘message’ type
Improvements to music editor, caption text, message array and segmented controls on toolbar.
Sample files and Help notes revised and updated.
1.0.8
Aug 5, 2019
Improvements to program script display, highlighting, auto-fit, larger font
New short cut for adding instructions
Additional controls for specifying notes in music editor
Additional features for LEDs display: Text array, Graph trace.
Additional scaling options using finger gestures
Driver for Binary Bots robots and sensors board: touch, stroke, light, RGB LEDs, vibramotor, buzzer, motor controls
Miscellaneous improvements to user interface, Tutorials, Exercises and Help.
New short cut for adding instructions
Additional controls for specifying notes in music editor
Additional features for LEDs display: Text array, Graph trace.
Additional scaling options using finger gestures
Driver for Binary Bots robots and sensors board: touch, stroke, light, RGB LEDs, vibramotor, buzzer, motor controls
Miscellaneous improvements to user interface, Tutorials, Exercises and Help.
1.0.6
Nov 30, 2018
New features added:
•Controls for detecting micro:bit 'gestures' such as 'shaken'
•On-screen buttons for controlling a micro:bit from the iPad
•Functionality for controlling two-wheeled buggy vehicles
•Customised connections for GVS Breakout board and RoboBit and Kitronik buggy interfaces
•Functionality for communication between two or more micro:bits via radio
•Improvements to Tutorials and Exercises
•Driver for ultrasonic distance sensors
Improved Bluetooth communication
Improved compass calibration
Miscellaneous improvements to user interface
•Controls for detecting micro:bit 'gestures' such as 'shaken'
•On-screen buttons for controlling a micro:bit from the iPad
•Functionality for controlling two-wheeled buggy vehicles
•Customised connections for GVS Breakout board and RoboBit and Kitronik buggy interfaces
•Functionality for communication between two or more micro:bits via radio
•Improvements to Tutorials and Exercises
•Driver for ultrasonic distance sensors
Improved Bluetooth communication
Improved compass calibration
Miscellaneous improvements to user interface
1.0.5
Jun 2, 2018
Enhanced user interface for creating and editing music:
- Shows notes on stave, sounds tones whilst editing, allows copy and paste, plays preview.
Added functionality for controlling servo motors.
- Shows notes on stave, sounds tones whilst editing, allows copy and paste, plays preview.
Added functionality for controlling servo motors.
1.0.4
Feb 15, 2018
Communication:
- ‘Transfer mode’ added. This flashes program code to the micro:bit allowing it to run the program independently from the host iPad device.
- Improved reliability with pairing and flashing with micro:bit.
Mr Bit activities:
- A new group of ‘Experiments’ have been added to the range to provide ideas for using simple external sensors and devices connected to the micro:bit.
- Tutorials and Exercises have been substantially revised.
Improvements to user interface and minor fixes.
- ‘Transfer mode’ added. This flashes program code to the micro:bit allowing it to run the program independently from the host iPad device.
- Improved reliability with pairing and flashing with micro:bit.
Mr Bit activities:
- A new group of ‘Experiments’ have been added to the range to provide ideas for using simple external sensors and devices connected to the micro:bit.
- Tutorials and Exercises have been substantially revised.
Improvements to user interface and minor fixes.
1.0.2
Feb 7, 2017
Minor fixes and updates.
1.0.1
Jan 4, 2017
Minor fixes and updates.
1.0.0
Dec 3, 2016
Insight Mr Bit FAQ
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Check the following list to see the minimum requirements of Insight Mr Bit.
iPad
Requires iPadOS 12.0 or later.
Insight Mr Bit supports English
