12. SCase 09: Countdown

12.1. Purpose

Use the Smart Coding Kit to create a countdown machine.

12.3. Software

MicroSoftmakecode

12.4. Programming

Show the icon while on start and set the variable i as 9.

While button A being pressed, set the variable i as 9.

While button B being pressed, start the countdown and display the icon when it comes to 0.

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12.5. Result

Show the icon while on start While button A being pressed, the number 9 displays on the micro:bit While button B being pressed, the countdown starts and number 0 displays on the micro:bit

12.6. Exploration

12.7. FAQ

12.8. Relevant File