Adventure in Morse Code: Help Solve the Escape Mystery!

Morse Code

Jonathan Chua

What is morse code?

Morse code is a method of

transmitting text information named

after Samuel Morse.

Activity 1

Teacher’s Code:

https://makecode.microbit.org/_JpLEExA5dML0

Students’ Code:

https://makecode.microbit.org/_Drf2D73jyFg8

1.

Download and flash it on the Micro:Bit!

2.

Button Control

A: ●

B: ‒

A+B: // end of message

3.

Flash the map

4.

Using the micro:bit, use morse code to send over coordinates

Story

The prisoner has escaped from the prison at coordinates N6! He is sending his

position so that he can hop on his escape car.

You have intercepted his message to his abettor! Decipher the code to help the

police apprehend him!

Bonus:

The prisoner has changed his location! Catch him before he runs away!

Activity 2

Get students to change the radio channel. Create the Morse Code Sender as

shown. Send message to their friends via the micro:bit.

What else can the radio function be used for?

What can be done to improve the Micro:Bit for Morse Code?

Send & Receive

Receive only

Credits

http://www.sparklebox.co.uk/previews/10401-10425/sb10417-coordinates-map.html

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Explore the world of Morse code as you assist in deciphering messages to prevent an escape! Unravel clues using micro:bit technology and radio channels. Engage in activities to transmit coordinates and catch the fleeing prisoner by enhancing the Micro:Bit for Morse code messaging. Experience an enthralling journey of decoding signals and coordinating efforts with law enforcement to solve the case!

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Morse Code Jonathan Chua

What is morse code? Morse code is a method of transmitting text information named after Samuel Morse.

Activity 1 Teacher s Code: https://makecode.microbit.org/_JpLEExA5dML0 Students Code: https://makecode.microbit.org/_Drf2D73jyFg8 1. Download and flash it on the Micro:Bit! 2. Button Control A: B: A+B: // end of message 3. Flash the map 4. Using the micro:bit, use morse code to send over coordinates

Story The prisoner has escaped from the prison at coordinates N6! He is sending his position so that he can hop on his escape car. You have intercepted his message to his abettor! Decipher the code to help the police apprehend him! Bonus: The prisoner has changed his location! Catch him before he runs away!

Activity 2 Get students to change the radio channel. Create the Morse Code Sender as shown. Send message to their friends via the micro:bit. What else can the radio function be used for? What can be done to improve the Micro:Bit for Morse Code?