Design a home security system
Use the BBC micro:bit programmable system to create a working prototype
This is one of a series of resources to support the use of the BBC micro:bit in Design and Technology lessons.
Home security is increasingly important as homeowners look to ensure that their properties and possessions are protected from potential burglary. Alarm systems are being developed with increasingly complex embedded electronics and programmable components.
In this unit of learning, learners will research, program and develop a working door access and alarm system using the BBC micro:bit.
Activity info, teachers' notes and curriculum links
In this activity, learners will program a working door access and alarm system using the BBC micro:bit.
The activity sheet includes teachers' notes, useful web links, and links (where appropriate) to the national curriculum in each of the four devolved nations; England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
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Activity overview
Design a home security system activity description, teachers' notes and curriculum links.
Presentation
Creating the programmable system for home security.
Handout
Developing the security system - student handout showing example programs from the various editors available.
Hex program
Example programming file using the JavaScript Blocks editor
Py program
Example programming file using the Python editor
Techno security - Podcast
Produced by Fun Kids Radio as part of the Techno Mum series.
Videos
Home security
Exploring how the BBC micro:bit could be used to protect our homes from burglars when we are away.
