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* Add new microbit.org rows to home page * Updated SUMMARY.md file with new project links * Remove trailing space from URL * Update row order based on feedback --------- Co-authored-by: Galen Nickel <gnickel@aquent.com> Co-authored-by: Abhijith Chatra <abchatra@microsoft.com>
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‎docs/courses.md‎

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A collection of courses and tutorials built for the @boardname@.
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## First lessons with MakeCode and the micro:bit
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A sequence of six beginner lessons, ideal for getting started with the micro:bit. Students will learn core computing concepts by making and coding engaging projects.
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```codecard
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[{
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"name": "First Lessons",
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"description": "A sequence of lessons from the Micro:bit Educational Foundation that provide a pathway through six projects, ideal for getting started with the micro:bit",
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"url":"https://microbit.org/teach/lessons/first-lessons-with-makecode-and-the-microbit",
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"imageUrl": "/static/courses/first-lessons.png"
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}]
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```
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## Intro to Computer Science
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MakeCode's course for learning Computer Science with the micro:bit. This is a 14 week computer science course for middle school grades 6-8.

‎docs/hero-banner.md‎

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* description: Track the soil moisture of your plants!
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* imageUrl: /static/herogallery/soil-moisture.png
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* url: /projects/soil-moisture
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* name: micro:bit CreateAI
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* description: micro:bit CreateAI
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* imageUrl: /static/herogallery/microbit-createai.png
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* url: https://createai.microbit.org/
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‎docs/microbit-org/createai.md‎

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# CreateAI
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Projects to get learners started quickly with AI and machine learning on the micro:bit.
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## Projects
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```codecard
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[{
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"name": "AI storytelling friend",
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"description": "Use storytelling to introduce AI.",
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"url": "https://microbit.org/projects/make-it-code-it/ai-storytelling-friend/",
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"imageUrl":"/static/microbit-org/createai/storytelling-friend.png",
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"label": " ",
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"labelClass": "black microbit-ribbon large",
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"cardType": "link"
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}, {
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"name": "Simple AI exercise timer",
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"description": "Make a smart exercise timer using AI.",
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"url": "https://microbit.org/projects/make-it-code-it/simple-ai-exercise-timer/",
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"imageUrl":"/static/microbit-org/createai/simple-exercise-timer.png",
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"label": " ",
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"labelClass": "black microbit-ribbon large",
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"cardType": "link"
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}, {
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"name": "AI activity timer",
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"description": "Use AI to detect and time specific activities.",
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"url": "https://microbit.org/projects/make-it-code-it/ai-activity-timer/",
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"imageUrl":"/static/microbit-org/createai/activity-timer.png",
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"label": " ",
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"labelClass": "black microbit-ribbon large",
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"cardType": "link"
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}, {
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"name": "More about CreateAI",
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"description": "Explore AI on and offscreen with tools, resources and more.",
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"url": "https://microbit.org/ai/",
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"imageUrl":"/static/microbit-org/createai/more-about.png",
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"label": " ",
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"labelClass": "black microbit-ribbon large",
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"cardType": "link"
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}]
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```

‎docs/microbit-org/data-logging.md‎

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# Data Logging Examples
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Use the micro:bit’s data logging feature in science and other experiments.
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## Projects
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```codecard
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[{
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"name": "Traffic survey data logger",
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"description": "Survey traffic, wildlife or anything around you!",
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"url": "https://makecode.microbit.org/_gh4CetMLC5i4",
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"imageUrl": "/static/microbit-org/data-logging/traffic-survey.png",
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"label": " ",
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"labelClass": "black microbit-ribbon large",
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"cardType": "sharedExample"
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}, {
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"name": "Kick strength data logger",
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"description": "Use data science to improve your sports skills.",
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"url": "https://makecode.microbit.org/_drsVdM9dccxq",
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"imageUrl": "/static/microbit-org/data-logging/kick-strength.png",
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"label": " ",
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"labelClass": "black microbit-ribbon large",
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"cardType": "sharedExample"
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}, {
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"name": "Environment data logger",
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"description": "Record and study data about the world around you.",
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"url": "https://makecode.microbit.org/_WbKetCEgVDX2",
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"imageUrl": "/static/microbit-org/data-logging/environment.png",
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"label": " ",
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"labelClass": "black microbit-ribbon large",
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"cardType": "sharedExample"
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}, {
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"name": "Solar panel experiment",
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"description": "Decide where to put a solar panel with your micro:bit.",
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"url": "https://makecode.microbit.org/_7L8hXcRUDCPF",
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"imageUrl": "/static/microbit-org/data-logging/solar-panel.png",
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"label": " ",
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"labelClass": "black microbit-ribbon large",
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"cardType": "sharedExample"
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}, {
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"name": "Movement data logger",
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"description": "Use data logging to make a better step counter.",
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"url": "https://makecode.microbit.org/_6ftECdEohfpb",
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"imageUrl": "/static/microbit-org/data-logging/movement.png",
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"label": " ",
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"labelClass": "black microbit-ribbon large",
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‎docs/microbit-org/feature-videos.md‎

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# Introductory micro:bit Feature Videos
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Short animated videos to share with learners.
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## Videos
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```codecard
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"name": "Introduction to the BBC micro:bit",
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"description": "Meet the BBC micro:bit.",
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"label": " ",
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"labelClass": "black microbit-ribbon large",
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"youTubeId": "u2u7UJSRuko",
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"youTubePlaylistId": "PLEo0hMrjdofusveMscRFN9FeqKzDBzuXr",
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"imageUrl": "/static/microbit-org/feature-videos/introduction.png"
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},
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{
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"name": "Input and output devices",
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"description": "How the BBC micro:bit helps you understand computer input and output devices.",
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"label": " ",
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"labelClass": "black microbit-ribbon large",
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"youTubeId": "NkoS2JXaBuM",
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"youTubePlaylistId": "PLEo0hMrjdofusveMscRFN9FeqKzDBzuXr",
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"imageUrl": "/static/microbit-org/feature-videos/input-output.png"
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},
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{
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"name": "Processor",
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"description": "The processor is the most important part of your BBC micro:bit - watch this video to discover why they are essential parts of any computer, phone or tablet.",
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"label": " ",
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"labelClass": "black microbit-ribbon large",
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"youTubeId": "Y9tk07CzTAA",
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"youTubePlaylistId": "PLEo0hMrjdofusveMscRFN9FeqKzDBzuXr",
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"imageUrl": "/static/microbit-org/feature-videos/processor.png"
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},
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"name": "LEDs",
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"description": "LED lights are perfect for the BBC micro:bit - watch this video to find out why.",
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"label": " ",
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"labelClass": "black microbit-ribbon large",
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"youTubeId": "eRhlaXqT-0w",
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"youTubePlaylistId": "PLEo0hMrjdofusveMscRFN9FeqKzDBzuXr",
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"imageUrl": "/static/microbit-org/feature-videos/leds.png"
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},
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"name": "Buttons",
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"description": "The buttons are probably the first input device you'll use on BBC micro:bit - this video tells you how you can use them. ",
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"labelClass": "black microbit-ribbon large",
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"youTubeId": "hnT0qHM3_hQ",
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"youTubePlaylistId": "PLEo0hMrjdofusveMscRFN9FeqKzDBzuXr",
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"imageUrl": "/static/microbit-org/feature-videos/buttons.png"
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"name": "Accelerometer",
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"description": "Like a phone, the micro:bit can sense movement using its accelerometer. This video tells you more about how you can use it.",
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"labelClass": "black microbit-ribbon large",
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"youTubeId": "UT35ODxvmS0",
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"youTubePlaylistId": "PLEo0hMrjdofusveMscRFN9FeqKzDBzuXr",
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"imageUrl": "/static/microbit-org/feature-videos/accelerometer.png"
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"description": "Watch videos on all the features of the micro:bit.",
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"url": "https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEo0hMrjdofusveMscRFN9FeqKzDBzuXr",
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"youTubePlaylistId": "PLEo0hMrjdofusveMscRFN9FeqKzDBzuXr",
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# First Lessons with MakeCode and the micro:bit
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Six projects featured in our starter [lessons](https://microbit.org/teach/lessons/first-lessons-with-makecode-and-the-microbit/) and companion [PD course](https://microbit.thinkific.com/courses/first-lessons-with-makecode-and-the-micro-bit).
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## Lessons
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```codecard
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"description": "A sequence of lessons from the Micro:bit Educational Foundation that provide a pathway through six projects, ideal for getting started with the micro:bit",
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"url":"https://microbit.org/teach/lessons/first-lessons-with-makecode-and-the-microbit",
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"imageUrl": "/static/microbit-org/first-lessons/overview.png",
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"name": "Name badge",
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"description": "Students create their first programs and transfer them to their micro:bits.",
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"url": "https://microbit.org/teach/lessons/name-badge/",
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"name": "Beating heart",
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"description": "Create a simple animation to learn about sequence and simple loops.",
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"description": "Start learning about inputs and outputs using buttons and icons on the display.",
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## Projects
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