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Using radio to transmit information

The ability to transmit information using radio waves is built into the micro:bit.

The means that micro:bits can send to, and receive information from, other micro:bits.

Test out sending and receiving messages, then think about what problems you could solve by transmitting information.

Set your group

By default, all micro:bits can see each others' messages.

Choose a group number unique to your project, so you don't get any interference.

radio set group blocks

Send a message

radio send blocks

Receive a message

radio receive blocks

What can you use this for?

Collect a second micro:bit to use this code.

Keep track of which micro:bit sends messages, and which will receive them!

What problems could you solve by transmitting and receiving information?