Note:
If you calibrate your micro:bit while inside and in a proximity to your computer or something
that produces a larger magnetic field it will skew your micro:bits sense of direction. You will end up
creating a metal detector rather than a compass!
Troubleshooting
Not Really North?
You may have a motor or magnet close by! The magnetometer is sensitive to all magnetic fields,
including ones that may be produced by other electronics, metal, or even…a magnet.
LEDs Seem Backward
You might have your logical statement backward! Try flipping your greater than to less than, or the
other way around.
Resources and Going Further
We produce a number of other kits and carrier boards that you can hook up to your micro:bit to help
take your projects to the next level. Here is some further reading that may help you along in learning
more about the world of electronics.
For more information on our micro:bit ecosystem, check out these tutorials:
micro:climate Kit Experiment Guide
A weather station kit that is built on top of the inexpensive, easy-to-use micro:bit and Microsoft
MakeCode.