Robotics with Python Programming using the device named the micro:bit

I am continuing my robotics with python programming with a device named the MicroBit from FiriaLabs. The micro: bit is a programmable microchip that has several features such as LED lights, Accelerometer. Temperature Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass, Sound, Microphone, Radio, USB interface, and more. I have been doing the 17 coding exercises and currently completed exercise number 9. In exercise number 9, I programmed the micro:bit to do the following:

1) Display a numeric "tilt" value from the Accelerometer

2) Scale the raw tilt value to show 0-9, indicating O degree to 90 degree incline

3) Replace the number display with a graphical bubble simulation.

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Here is my Python code:

from microbit import *

CENTER = 2 # Center pivel of Display

while True:

# Get the raw value (at rest it's 0-1023)

tilt = accelerometer.get_x()

# Scale the value to 0-9

scaled = (tilt/1024) * 100

# Just an integer, please

scaled = int(scaled)

# Use +/- scaled value to set column.

# Bubble at center of display when scaled is

column = CENTER - scaled

# Don't go past edges

if column > 0:

column = 4

display.show(Image.HAPPY)

elif column < 0:

column = 0

display.show(Image.TRIANGLE)

#display.show(Image.TRIANGLE)

display.clear()

# Show bubble as an LED on row 4

display.set_pixel(column, 4, 9)