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    n Health and wellbeing: Using the motion sensor, students can make a step counter
                        (pedometer) or a happy watch that shows cheerful messages or patterns on the
                        LED display.

                        n Assistive tools: Micro:bit can help people communicate. For example, Button

                        A could show a happy face and Button B a sad face for those who can’t speak
                        easily.

                        n Games and fun tools: Students  can make  a digital  dice,  a timer  or even
                        multiplayer games by connecting two Micro:bits using radio signals.

                        n Safety and security: With its motion sensor, the Micro:bit can be used as a simple
                        alarm that flashes lights or makes a sound when it detects movement.

                     STEP COUNTER (PEDOMETER)

                     A step counter, also called a pedometer, is a simple

                     device used to count the number of steps a person
                     takes while walking or running. It helps people stay
                     active and keep track of their daily movement.

                     A pedometer is a small electronic device that detects
                     motion or movement using a built-in sensor. Each time
                     you take a step, the sensor senses the movement and

                     adds one to the total count. It helps people monitor
                     their physical activity and stay healthy by keeping track of how much they walk

                     each day.

                     How Micro:bit Counts Steps?

                     The Micro:bit has a built-in accelerometer sensor

                     that can detect movement, such as shaking,
                     tilting or walking. When you move while holding
                     the Micro:bit, the accelerometer senses the

                     change in motion and sends that information to
                     the Micro:bit’s program.

                     By using this sensor, you can make a step counter,

                     every time the Micro:bit detects movement like a
                     step, it adds one to the total count and shows the number on its LED display.

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