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Getting Started 12

• What is a micro:bit?
• How do I power my micro:bit?
• How do I connect the micro:bit to my computer
• How do I transfer my code onto the micro:bit via USB
• Where do I save my code and programs?

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How to Get Help 10

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

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Editor Updates 9

• MakeCode 2019 update
• What does the banner mean on the Makecode Editor?
• Can I still access TouchDevelop, Microsoft Blocks and CodeKingdoms and old Python editors?
• Makecode Editor Updates
• Python Editor Updates

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Editors 19

• Using the micro:bit editors offline
• Using the micro:bit with Scratch
• How to enable 'experiments' in the Makecode Editor
• Why does MicroPython on python.microbit.org and Mu work differently?
• Which browsers work with the coding editors

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Apps 5

• Where can I find the micro:bit apps?
• MakeCode for micro:bit Windows 10 App
• iOS
• micro:bit has old software (1.4.8) with known issues for Bluetooth
• iOS app help

Errors & Troubleshooting 10

• Mbed driver doesn't work with Windows
• Sorry, we couldn't recognize this file.
• Oops, don't know how to load this file
• Network request failed!
• Program Error: r.isRef is not a function

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MicroPython 5

• 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
• What is the difference between 'import microbit' and 'from microbit import *'

MakeCode 7

• How to Use radio group codes with the Makecode Editor
• Forever runs before OnStart finishes
• Locking and unlocking Makecode Editor .hex files
• MakeCode extension approval
• Initialising a Neopixel

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MicroPython code snippets 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 Makecode editor within Python
• How to read the device serial number

MakeCode code snippets 6

• How do I access files on the micro:bit in the Makecode editor?
• Using multiple variables in the f(x) block
• Randomly fill the LED screen
• Interupt melody
• Stopping a melody in Makecode

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Scratch 1

• Moving between Scratch and Makecode

Bluetooth 6

• 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
• Bluetooth troubleshooting guide

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Motion sensor change 6

• micro:bit motion sensor hardware changes for accessory makers
• micro:bit motion sensor hardware changes for editor developers
• micro:bit motion sensor hardware change
• micro:bit motion sensor hardware changes for content authors
• Bluetooth Magnetometer calibration does not run

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micro:bit device 31

• Fault finding with a micro:bit
• Calibrating the micro:bit Compass
• The system LED does not light up when powered from batteries
• Powering micro:bit from a Raspberry Pi
• My micro:bit is not working properly, I am a student

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Interfacing with other devices and sensors 4

• How do I play a MIDI instrument on the micro:bit
• Connecting an LED to the micro:bit
• Using a servo with the micro:bit
• micro:bit accessory guide listing

Errors 9

• 010
• 020
• 030
• 040
• 042

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How to Contribute 1

• Translation

Beta testing 4

• Beta Testing
• Beta testing - Web USB
• Python Editor - Files and Modules
• Beta testing - Autocomplete for the Python Editor

Educators 6

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

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