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Advanced · Phase 3

10 Steps Counter

Counts exactly 10 steps then plays a congratulatory tune.

🔴  Open on micro:bit.org  ↗ Opens the official project page with full instructions and MakeCode starter code

About This Project

Counts exactly 10 steps then plays a congratulatory tune. Open the official project page using the button above — it contains the complete step-by-step build guide, MakeCode starter file, and example code you can remix directly.

🔴 This project is hosted on microbit.org. Click the purple button above to open the full guide, starter code and MakeCode editor. Everything you need is on that page — follow the official instructions alongside this lesson summary.

What You Will Learn

  • Read sensor data from the built-in accelerometer
  • Use variables to count, track and display values
  • Follow step-by-step instructions on the official micro:bit project page
  • Apply multiple micro:bit features together in one complex project

How to Get Started

1. Click Open on micro:bit.org above to go to the official project page.

2. Read the project overview and check what hardware you need from the sidebar.

3. Open the MakeCode editor link on the project page — either use the starter code provided or start from scratch.

4. Build the project step by step, testing on your micro:bit as you go.

5. Once complete, try the extension challenges listed at the bottom of the official page.