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I think it was almost 2 years ago that I bought the micro:bit and played around with it. I was already having fun with my Raspberry Pi back then. That's also when I started to learn coding with Python. Learning Python got me to the road in learning to code.
I don't play much with either the Raspberry pi or the microbit nowadays. But, I still dabble with python. A week ago, I downloaded Microsoft Visual Studio code because you can also use the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) in it.
micro:bit BBC2546862 go, Original Version
While playing around with python in the VSC, I thought maybe, there's a microbit extension too. That's where I found the Device Simulator Express. The ability to code for microbit and test it on the simulator. I'm really loving Visual studio code now.
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It is really fun to learn to code but what is more, fun is when you can make something move, light up or make sounds. That's what I like about the raspberry pi. Then, when the cheap or free BBC Microbit comes along, it's another new toy for me to play with.
Obviously, I'm not a kid. But, the kid in me likes playing with all these modern toys. This is actually great for adults too. Especially, us that has always wanted to learn but didn't get the chance. I would even say, it's great to let old folks get their brain working playing with coding and robots.
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I can see already see an interesting future even at this time of the covid-19 pandemic. I just read on Twitter that two pilots saw a man in a jetpack flying around 3k feet. They're investigating. And, a couple of months back Robo dog send to monitor people on social distancing.
In Japan, the robot waiter is sending them their ordered food. I remember seeing a documentary on exos-skeleton. I can bet you the military would be using Robo soldiers soon. I think I saw a youtube promo on that subject. But, I didn't watch it.
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The kids in the future would be so well-versed in AI, robotics, and coding, they can practically design and create anything. That's actually what the young in China are doing now. They're growing exponentially. Just look at the markets right now. Most of the products are from China!
China have gone to the moon and they're planning to go to Mars. There's an old saying, learn even if you have to go to China. Was it a prophecy or an acknowledgment of how good the Chinese are or is? People used to look to the west and also Japan didn't they? What happened?
Well, the BBC microbit and Raspberry Pi is a good start for the young, definitely. But, China's young is the one reaping the rewards now. The sleeping dragons is definitely awake now!
What you guys think?
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