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Description
The micro:bit is a fun way for anyone to get creative with physical computing. This app will let you directly program your micro:bit using the easy-to-learn, block-based Microsoft MakeCode language and JavaScript. Even without a micro:bit device you can try out a virtual micro:bit with the built-in simulator. As well as coding your micro:bit, this app has a few extra features over the editor at makecode.microbit.org that will work on micro:bits with up-to-date interface firmware: - Automatically program your micro:bit over USB, without needing to drag-and-drop the file onto the micro:bit drive. - Directly read serial data from your micro:bit for data logging and other fun experiments All micro:bits sold since December 2016 will automatically work with the features above. For older micro:bits (for example those that were part of the UK free school drop) please see https://makecode.microbit.org/device/windows-app/troubleshoot See http://microbit.org for more details about the device.
What's new in this version
Thanks to all the positive feedback, we're moving the app from 'beta' to general release! The live version of MakeCode has updated and so the W10 app now uses the latest version of MakeCode. A full list of changes can be found here https://support.microbit.org/support/solutions/articles/19000092164-javascript-blocks-editor-update. If you want to use the older version of MakeCode you can still do so online at https://makecode.microbit.org/v0 Currently the immediate flashing and serial data readout will work on micro:bits with interface firmware v0241 or newer, which includes all micro:bits sold since December 2016. If you have a micro:bit that was given free as part of the UK BBC roll out, you can upgrade that to the latest firmware. Please see the troubleshooting page here: https://makecode.microbit.org/device/windows-app/troubleshoot Please report any issues using the support link below, mentioning that you're using the MakeCode Windows 10 App.
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Additional information
Published by
Micro:bit Educational FoundationCopyright
http://microbit.org/terms-of-use/Release date
11/28/2017Approximate size
400 KBAge rating
For all agesCategory
EducationThis app can
serialcommunicationUse your devices that support the Human Interface Device (HID) protocol
Access your Internet connection
Installation
Get this app while signed in to your Microsoft account and install on up to ten Windows 10 devices.Accessibility
The product developer believes this product meets accessibility requirements, making it easier for everyone to use.Language supported
English (United States)Publisher Info
MakeCode for micro:bit websiteMakeCode for micro:bit support
Additional terms
MakeCode for micro:bit privacy policyTerms of transaction