13. Case 12: The Burglar Alarm in Shops
13.1. Introduction
After installing the bulglar alarm device in shops, program to send alarms if someone breaks into the shops.
13.2. Function
Detect the magnet from the magnetic(compass) function on the micro:bit, if the magnet goes far from the micro:bit, program to send alarms and light on the LED.
13.3. Products Link
1 x microbit Smart City Kit Note: A piece of magnet requires in this project.
13.4. Picture
13.5. Hardware Connection
Connect the red led to P1 port on IoT:bit.
13.6. Software Program
Click “Advanced” in the MakeCode drawer to see more choices.
For programming, we need to add a package: click “Extensions” at the bottom of the MakeCode drawer and search with “iot-environment-kit” in the dialogue box to download it.
Notice: If you met a tip indicating that some codebases would be deleted due to incompatibility, you may continue as the tips say or create a new project in the menu.
13.7. Program
Detect the magnetic intensity in the current field, if the returned value is below the threhold, program to send alarms and flash on the led.
13.8. Result
If someone breaks into the shop, the device sends alarms and the led keeps flashing.