Support

Editor Updates 5

• What does the banner mean on the Javascript Blocks Editor?
• Can I still access TouchDevelop, Microsoft Blocks and CodeKingdoms and old Python editors?
• Javascript Blocks Editor Release Notes
• Python Editor Updates
• How do I update my editor scripts and .hex files?

Getting Started 13

• How do I power my micro:bit?
• What is a micro:bit?
• How do I connect the micro:bit to my computer
• How do I transfer my code onto the micro:bit via USB
• BBC: How do I connect the micro:bit to my mobile device

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How to Get Help 9

• Searching the knowledge base
• Logging a Ticket
• Twitter
• tech.microbit.org
• GitHub

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How to Contribute 4

• Translation
• Beta Testing
• Beta Testing - Swift Playgrounds Preview Release
• Beta Testing - Mu Editor v1.0.0.rc.1

Editors 22

• Can I use the browser editors without an internet connection?
• Can I use the micro:bit with Scratch?
• Why does MicroPython on the different website Python editors, or Mu work differently
• Which browsers work with the coding editors
• BBC: Signing out

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micro:bit device 35

• Fault finding with a micro:bit
• Calibrating the micro:bit Compass: What does it mean when the micro:bit says 'Draw a Circle' or 'Tilt to Fill Screen'?
• The system LED does not light up when powered from batteries
• Powering micro:bit from a Raspberry Pi
• BBC: My micro:bit is not working properly, I am a student

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Access Codes and Script Publishing 1

• What are access codes and do I need one?

Bluetooth 7

• Where is a good place to learn about using Bluetooth with micro:bit
• How to re-instate Bluetooth after previously using MicroPython
• Diagnosing Bluetooth Problems - Android
• Bitty Software
• Using the micro:bit Bluetooth Low Energy UART (serial over Bluetooth)

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micro:bit Apps 6

• Where can I find the micro:bit apps?
• MakeCode for micro:bit Windows 10 App
• iOS
• How do I pair my BBC micro:bit using the Android app?
• micro:bit has old software (1.4.8) with known issues for Bluetooth

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Known Bugs 0

Computing at School - Community Forums 7

• Computing at School - Community Forums
• How can I learn about micro:bit if I don't have a device?
• How robust are the micro:bits?
• How much current does the micro:bit normally draw?
• Useful demos with a micro:bit

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MicroPython 5

• Storing and retrieving values in non volatile data
• How to use an updated MicroPython image
• Build a new Image() from a buffer
• Receiving radio data from the Javascript Blocks editor within Python
• How to read the device serial number

Javascript Blocks Editor 7

• Using functions in the Javascript Blocks Editor
• How do I access files on the micro:bit in the JavaScript Blocks editor?
• Using multiple variables in the f(x) block
• Randomly fill the LED screen
• Interupt melody

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Blocks 0

Touch Develop 0

Code Kingdoms 0

MicroPython 4

• Strange rounding error
• Where do I start with Python on micro:bit
• Why do I get a MemoryError when using Micropython
• Program is interrupted when using UART

Javascript Blocks 6

• How to Use radio group codes with the JavaScript Blocks Editor
• Forever runs before OnStart finishes
• Locking and unlocking Javascript Blocks Editor .hex files
• How do I get a package or my organisation approved?
• How do I use floating point numbers in the Javascript blocks editor

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Scratch 1

• Moving between Scratch and Javascript Blocks

Resources 5

• Where do I find more information on teaching with micro:bit?
• Accessories
• Monitoring programming progress in the Javascript Blocks Editor
• Reporting editor issues and asking for new features
• Starting a lesson from a pre-prepared template

Interfacing with other devices 1

• How do I play a MIDI instrument on the micro:bit