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What does it mean when an appliance or gadget is SMART?

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A smart product is a physical item enhanced with sensors, processors, software, and internet connectivity, allowing it to collect data, act autonomously, and interact with users or other devices.

Key characteristics include

user-focused automation

adaptability to environments

and the ability to learn or predict user needs

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Finch and Hummingbird are sold by BirdBrain Technologies under license from Carnegie Mellon University.

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Detect the moisture of the soil from the soil moisture sensor and water it automatically if the value is less than the threhold, detect the water level in the container with the water level sensor and display its status on micro:bit.

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Temp. & Humidity Monitoring in the Greenhouse

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Temp. & Humidity Monitoring in the Greenhouse

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Different plants require different temperture and humidity to grow, we can make a monitoring device for greenhouses to get the temperature and humidity.

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In order to improve the crop yield, we could take measures such as prolonging the lighting time, making rational close planting, adding the concentration of the CO2 and etc., here we can make an artificial light device to give enough light to crops automatically

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Although the growth of plants depends on photosynthesis. However, the strong light may also cause physiological damage to plants. When the light is too strong, it is easy to cause leaf burn or sunburn, thus, we can make a crop sunshade device to protect the crops

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Feeding animals in manual is not convenient, we can make a device that could feed them at fixed tim

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Bird hitting buildings or bird hitting glass refers to the fact that birds cannot recognize the existence of glass due to the transparent and reflective properties of the glass, and thus collide with buildings, especially glass windows, causing the birds to be injured or killed. Bird hitting buildings is one of the most serious threats to birds. One of the preventive measures is to turn off unnecessary lights or draw curtains at night. Because at night, the decorative light near the glass can disorient the migrating birds, causing them to collide with skyscrapers, office buildings or other glass decorated with lights. So we can design a device that automatically draws the curtains to reduce light interference.

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Voice-activated lights LED voice-activated lights are controlled by voice, light and time delaying with sound sensor and light sensor.

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Noise pollution is a common problem in our life. When the value of noise higher than 70dB, it is will impact our health. We will design a smart window and door using micro:bit.

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mart wardrobe could automatically open and let people take cloth. A slight push and the door open.At the same time, wardrobe door was setted low noise, it will not disturb sleep.

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In this project, we are going to create an intruder detection system which will sound when someone opens the door. The status of the house will be displayed on the OLED.

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Team 13 - micro:bit - Plantagotchi - Gamify your plants!

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Rian DSB - Year 6 MicroBit - TTT Journal

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Earthquake Resistent Buildings - Asynchronous Learning - with CodeJoy and micro:bit

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Celebrate digital creativity with micro:bit

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The human activities have changed a lot on the living environment of birds, the birds are not easy to find places to rest and food in cities, therefore, we could make a bird nest for them to live.

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Water Backflow Prevention Device in Subway

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Water Backflow Prevention Device in Subway

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There are many ways to travel in cities, and the subway has gradually become the preferred means of transportation for people because of its fast, convenient, and comfortable features. Subway are mostly constructed in the underground. Strong rainstorms are very likely to cause rainwater intrusion accidents at subway entrances and exits, the water accumulation in the stations may trap people, damage the equipment, affect the normal operation of the subway. Therefore, we can design a water backflow prevention device, when it detects the water level exceeds the threshold, the waterproof baffle is automatically raised to prevent rainwater from backflow.

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When someone visits the house, press the crash sensor, at this time the micro:bit at the lock end sends a signal to inform the micro:bit at the remote control end, when it receives the signal, it will display a pattern, at this time, if you press button A of the remote control end, the micro:bit at the lock end will display a smiley face, and it will control the servo to open the door, and display "Welcome" on the OLED display. If press button B, the micro:bit on the door lock side will display the x icon and display "Refused to enter" on the OLED display.

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The environment protection has gained much focus nowdays, and the city landscapes have played an important role in the development. To satisfy the irrigation demands of the afforesting, the water consuming has soaring a lot with the manual irrigation, which may lead to the overuse of the water resource. Therefore, we could make an auto irrigation device to save both the water and the labor force.

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5.1. Purpose

5.2. Materials

5.3. Software Platform
MicroSoft makecode

5.4. Hardware connect

5.5. Programming

Program annotation

Programming

Links: https://makecode.microbit.org/_0H22Luc6UJkX

You can also download it directly below:

5.6. Result

5.7. Exploration

5.8. FAQ

5.9. Relevant Files

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5.1. Purpose 5.2. Materials MicroSoft makecode Links: https://makecode.microbit.org/_0H22Luc6UJkX You can also download it directly below: 5.6. Result 5.7. Exploration 5.8. FAQ 5.9. Relevant Files

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Students will learn how to record different wind speeds through programming and sensor technology and display the wind speed data locally through an OLED display. Through this hands-on project, students will learn about the effects of wind and the application of sensors and programming.

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Micro:bit Solar Tracker | Science Project

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Microbit Smart Home Kit: Smart Fan #microbit #smarthome #diy

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Create your smart greenhouse: Modern practice of Smart Agriculture

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In today’s era of rapid technological development, smart agriculture has become the key to improving crop yield and quality. This article will guide you to explore the charm of smart planting technology, and through a specific DIY project, allow you to experience the innovation and practice in this field first-hand.

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Regular Product vs. Smart Product Examples

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Regular Product vs. Smart Product Examples

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Diane Horvath on Instagram: "The Smart Temperature fan 🌬️ 🌡️ was the project I shared at the #CSTA Physical Computing Meetup last week- started with manually controlling the fan with button presses & a power boost and adding  conditionals to make it smart or automated !  Super easy and done in 1️⃣ class period. [featuring Mr.Gibb’s 8grade Science Class & Mrs. Buley’s 7gr Science Lab] @csta.ma @csteachersorg #CSTA #physicalcomputing #microbit #microbitchampions"

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17 likes, 1 comments - techmonstaah on July 18, 2025: "The Smart Temperature fan 🌬️ 🌡️ was the project I shared at the #CSTA Physical Computing Meetup last week- started with manually controlling the fan with button presses & a power boost and adding  conditionals to make it smart or automated !  Super easy and done in 1️⃣ class period. [featuring Mr.Gibb’s 8grade Science Class & Mrs. Buley’s 7gr Science Lab] @csta.ma @csteachersorg #CSTA #physicalcomputing #microbit #microbitchampions". 

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Fact on Instagram: "What if some of the smartest birds on Earth could help clean our cities? In Sweden, a startup called Corvid Cleaning tested a pilot machine that trains crows to collect cigarette butts in exchange for small food rewards.

Corvids - the bird family that includes crows and ravens — are known for remarkable intelligence, including tool use, memory, and problem-solving skills. In controlled experiments, crows learned to drop cigarette filters into a specially designed device that then dispensed food.

Cigarette butts are among the most common forms of urban litter worldwide, often ending up in waterways and public spaces. The project aimed to explore whether animal intelligence could be part of a creative environmental solution.

The initiative was experimental and limited in scope, and it raised both excitement and ethical questions.

Supporters see innovation and environmental benefit, while critics question the long-term practicality and animal welfare considerations.

Still, the idea sparked global discussion about how cities might rethink waste management - and just how intelligent our feathered neighbors really are."

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fact on February 26, 2026: "What if some of the smartest birds on Earth could help clean our cities? In Sweden, a startup called Corvid Cleaning tested a pilot machine that trains crows to collect cigarette butts in exchange for small food rewards.

Corvids - the bird family that includes crows and ravens — are known for remarkable intelligence, including tool use, memory, and problem-solving skills. In controlled experiments, crows learned to drop cigarette filters into a specially designed device that then dispensed food.

Cigarette butts are among the most common forms of urban litter worldwide, often ending up in waterways and public spaces. The project aimed to explore whether animal intelligence could be part of a creative environmental solution.

The initiative was experimental and limited in scope, and it raised both excitement and ethical questions.

Supporters see innovation and environmental benefit, while critics question the long-term practicality and animal welfare considerations.

Still, the idea sparked global discussion about how cities might rethink waste management - and just how intelligent our feathered neighbors really are.". 

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