1.3 Make the monster react to its environment.

We now know how to program our monster with a beating heart, have explored some of what it can do, and even gave it a face. Now lets explore all this in the context of our monster.

Step 1 - Brainstorm what the different features can mean for our monster

Step 2 - Program the monster to react in different ways to its environment.

Too Easy? - No problem, explore more complicated logic in the next module.

Step 1 - Brainstorm

The micro:bit and Makey:bit/bit;explorer already have many built in inputs and outputs, lets explore what they mean in the context of our monster

Step 2 - Program the monster

The options can be overwhelming. Follow the video below to build a lip-synching monster using the sound sensor as the input and a servo as the output.

What more can you build? Here are some ideas:

• Use the accelerometer to have your monster react if it is moved to quickly (shaken or dropped). How should/would it react?

• Use the light sensor for your monster to react to being exposed to light.

• Explore the sensors and create your own project.