Errors & Troubleshooting
Occasionally the editor or app you are using will throw an error. Common errors are listed here with a description of what they mean and what you can do to resolve them.
If your .Hex file appears to compile and download, but results in an empty (0Kb) file it is likely due to lack of storage on your device. If you are downloa...
Tue, 5 Mar, 2019 at 9:14 AM
Description This error occurs when in the MakeCode editor simulator when it is trying to process the program and there is an error in the code. This is usu...
Wed, 16 Aug, 2023 at 12:43 PM
There may be occasions when you want to take a look at the programming that is running on the micro:bit or if you have misplaced the original program. To do...
Thu, 27 Aug, 2020 at 8:16 AM
A list of Python OSError codes and descriptions raised when a system operation causes a system-related error, including I/O failures such as “file not found...
Thu, 20 May, 2021 at 2:36 PM
Alert for MacOS 13 Ventura users only: Any user attempting to use the drag and drop option to transfer a micro:bit .hex file using the Finder application o...
Wed, 8 Nov, 2023 at 11:25 AM
The micro:bit is supplied with a cable that has micro USB type B on one end (this connects to the micro:bit) and USB-A on the other end (designed to connect...
Tue, 19 Dec, 2023 at 10:29 AM