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micro:bit

The micro:bit extension connects a project to a BBC micro:bit, a small programmable board with buttons, motion sensing, an LED display, and input pins. It is built in and compatible with Scratch.

Load it from Add Extension and choose micro:bit.

Requirements​

The micro:bit talks to Bilup over Bluetooth, so you need:

  • A computer with Bluetooth and a browser that supports it.
  • Scratch Link (or the Scratch app) running to bridge Bluetooth to the browser.
  • The Scratch micro:bit HEX firmware flashed onto the board.

When you add the extension, a connection window appears so you can pair the board. If pairing fails, check that Scratch Link is running and the firmware is installed.

Blocks​

when [button] button pressed​

A hat block that runs when button A, B, or any button is pressed.

[button] button pressed?​

A boolean that reports whether the given button is currently held.

when [gesture]​

A hat block that runs on a motion gesture such as moved, shaken, or jumped.

display [matrix]​

Lights up a pattern on the 5 by 5 LED display. Click the block to edit which LEDs are on.

display text [text]​

Scrolls a short message across the LED display.

clear display​

Turns every LED off.

when tilted [direction] / tilted [direction]? / tilt angle [direction]​

React to tilting the board front, back, left, right, or any direction, or read the tilt angle as a number.

when pin [pin] connected​

A hat block that runs when a circuit is completed through one of the micro:bit pins, so you can wire up your own buttons.

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