Micro:bit x BCI: Turn Your Brainwave into Light, Text, and Sound

Welcome, Neuro-Coders!

In this hands-on project, your brain becomes the controller—and your Micro:bit becomes the messenger. With the NeuroMaker BCI headband measuring your attention level in real time, you'll build a responsive system that translates your focus into blinking lights, scrolling messages, and changing tones.

You’ll explore the powerful combination of neuroscience, microcontrollers, and code—all while watching your mind come to life through visible and audible feedback.

Project Duration:

2 hours 

Group Size:

2 students per kit

What You’ll Need

Included in the NeuroMaker BCI Kit:

• NeuroMaker BCI Headband (fully charged)

• NeuroMaker BCI Connect Website

  • connect.neuromakerstem.com

  • Use with the Google Chrome browser

Items You’ll Need to Provide:

• Laptop or Chromebook

  • Must have a USB port and run Google Chrome

• Micro:bit v2 Board (with built-in speaker)

  • Required for displaying lights, text, and sound

• Micro USB Cable

  • Used to connect the Micro:bit to the computer

Software:

• Microsoft MakeCode Editor

  • makecode.microbit.org

  • Web-based; no installation needed

Project in English

Project in Spanish (Coming Soon)