# Maker

**URL:** https://forum.makecode.com/c/maker/6.md

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## [About the Maker category](https://forum.makecode.com/t/about-the-maker-category/84)

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**Author:** [@peli](https://forum.makecode.com/u/peli)\
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This category has been archived. This category is related to the MakeCode Maker editor, at https://maker.makecode.com.

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## [Can I host an online makecode on my own website?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/can-i-host-an-online-makecode-on-my-own-website/15065)

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**Author:** [@syang](https://forum.makecode.com/u/syang)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 22, 2022, 7:20pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/can-i-host-an-online-makecode-on-my-own-website/15065 "2022-09-22T19:20:07Z")

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We are thinking to tailor it toward a special community event, and would like to host our own makecode online editor instead of redirect our users to to Is it possible? Thanks

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## [What should I make](https://forum.makecode.com/t/what-should-i-make/15320)

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**Author:** [@viny1234](https://forum.makecode.com/u/viny1234)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 13, 2022, 9:32pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/what-should-i-make/15320 "2022-09-13T21:32:43Z")

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poll

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## [pxt hiddmesg](https://forum.makecode.com/t/pxt-hiddmesg/15276)

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**Author:** [@davidf](https://forum.makecode.com/u/davidf)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 9, 2022, 5:05pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/pxt-hiddmesg/15276 "2022-09-09T17:05:57Z")

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Hi there, can anyone point me in the right direction on how to use “pxt hiddmesg”? I am getting the following error using it: INTERNAL ERROR: TypeError: Cannot read properties of undefined (reading 'talkAsync') at…

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## [Makecode support for esp32](https://forum.makecode.com/t/makecode-support-for-esp32/1739)

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**Author:** [@antonymsuresh](https://forum.makecode.com/u/antonymsuresh)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 2, 2022, 4:28pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/makecode-support-for-esp32/1739 "2022-09-02T16:28:56Z")

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Does MakeCode supports esp32 boards

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## [Looking to port a device to MakeCode](https://forum.makecode.com/t/looking-to-port-a-device-to-makecode/2309)

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**Author:** [@paulsk08](https://forum.makecode.com/u/paulsk08)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [August 9, 2022, 4:21pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/looking-to-port-a-device-to-makecode/2309 "2022-08-09T16:21:01Z")

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Trying to find information that would help me port MakeCode to a physical device, anyone got any hints?

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## [RP2040 support](https://forum.makecode.com/t/rp2040-support/5738)

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**Author:** [@bborncr](https://forum.makecode.com/u/bborncr)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2022, 4:30pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/rp2040-support/5738 "2022-07-27T16:30:55Z")

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Last week Raspberry PI released the RP2040 microcontroller with UF2 support. Anybody know if there are plans for RP2040 support in MakeCode? In the Raspberry PI forums the moderators didn’t know.

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## [MakeCode for nRF52840?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/makecode-for-nrf52840/1164)

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**Author:** [@204maker](https://forum.makecode.com/u/204maker)\
**Replies:** 37\
**Last updated:** [May 23, 2022, 4:46pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/makecode-for-nrf52840/1164 "2022-05-23T16:46:07Z")

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Will MakeCode be able to support the nRF52840 chip or other modules using this particular chip?

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## [Can someone please help me](https://forum.makecode.com/t/can-someone-please-help-me/13540)

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**Author:** [@Jensen1](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Jensen1)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 12, 2022, 4:30pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/can-someone-please-help-me/13540 "2022-05-12T16:30:38Z")

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Im trying to make a light thats activated with a motion sensor but for some reason I cant get it to work. im using the extentions Neopixel and Tinkercademt on MakeCode and I have the Breadboard, PIR sensor, breakout boar…

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## [Makecode block library vs. CircuitPython's](https://forum.makecode.com/t/makecode-block-library-vs-circuitpythons/13485)

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**Author:** [@Wolfman2004](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Wolfman2004)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 10, 2022, 7:41pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/makecode-block-library-vs-circuitpythons/13485 "2022-05-10T19:41:46Z")

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It seems that no one is willing to create library files for Makecode block editor, thus making it hard if even possible to use. The common excuse is that the makecode block-editor is highly limited, but that does not ha…

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## [Is it possible to convert a makecode game into an IOS game?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/is-it-possible-to-convert-a-makecode-game-into-an-ios-game/12716)

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**Author:** [@CryptoExposed](https://forum.makecode.com/u/CryptoExposed)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 17, 2022, 4:51pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/is-it-possible-to-convert-a-makecode-game-into-an-ios-game/12716 "2022-03-17T16:51:14Z")

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Hi, what’s the best way to convert a makecode game into an IOS and/or android app?

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## [Can't download .uf2 file](https://forum.makecode.com/t/cant-download-uf2-file/12456)

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**Author:** [@mrswuki](https://forum.makecode.com/u/mrswuki)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 3, 2022, 6:27pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/cant-download-uf2-file/12456 "2022-03-03T18:27:25Z")

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Trying to download this .uf2 file. It doesn’t do anything - doesn’t download. What am I doing wrong?

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## [Sound with Adafruit](https://forum.makecode.com/t/sound-with-adafruit/12463)

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**Author:** [@Chetna](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Chetna)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 2, 2022, 10:51pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/sound-with-adafruit/12463 "2022-03-02T22:51:51Z")

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How do I add existing song files to makecode adafruit express.

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## [A sharing bug on Maker](https://forum.makecode.com/t/a-sharing-bug-on-maker/12202)

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**Author:** [@urfdvw](https://forum.makecode.com/u/urfdvw)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 16, 2022, 9:21pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/a-sharing-bug-on-maker/12202 "2022-02-16T21:21:19Z")

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I found this on the stage today. How to repeat this bug: In the editor, share the code, Choose Embedding, and choose “Editor”. In Google Site, insert an “Embed” and paste the code. In the published site, I can see t…

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## [How to enable Bluefruit in Makecode maker](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-to-enable-bluefruit-in-makecode-maker/8137)

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**Author:** [@Wolfman2004](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Wolfman2004)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 2, 2021, 3:38pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-to-enable-bluefruit-in-makecode-maker/8137 "2021-11-02T15:38:13Z")

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Hi. I have an Adafruit ItsyBitsy nRF52840 Express (long name), and want to use its Bluetooth capability. I can find a ton of examples how to make the board do many things WHEN connected, but so far not a single page on…

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## [New compile service - nRF52840 SoftDevice V7](https://forum.makecode.com/t/new-compile-service-nrf52840-softdevice-v7/2537)

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**Author:** [@JoeBakalor](https://forum.makecode.com/u/JoeBakalor)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 23, 2021, 9:14pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/new-compile-service-nrf52840-softdevice-v7/2537 "2021-09-23T21:14:21Z")

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I need a new compile service that targets a modified version of the codal-nrf52840-dk by @mmoskal in order to support the latest version of the SoftDevice for the nRF52840. Is it possible to request a new service or ca…

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## [Change the name of the default namespaces](https://forum.makecode.com/t/change-the-name-of-the-default-namespaces/10056)

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**Author:** [@Elay7771](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Elay7771)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 16, 2021, 6:18pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/change-the-name-of-the-default-namespaces/10056 "2021-09-16T18:18:46Z")

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Can I change the name of some namespaces in makecode like Logic/ Loops/ Basic?

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## [Change which blocks appear on default in makecode](https://forum.makecode.com/t/change-which-blocks-appear-on-default-in-makecode/10055)

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**Author:** [@Elay7771](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Elay7771)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 16, 2021, 6:18pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/change-which-blocks-appear-on-default-in-makecode/10055 "2021-09-16T18:18:41Z")

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Is there a way to change this? for exaple: currently the blocks displayed on default in minecraft make code are: onChatCommand and onStart. I would like to add my own blocks and make it so they would also appear on defa…

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## [Adafruit Trinket MO + Neopixel ring + Audio FX Soundboard Coding Help](https://forum.makecode.com/t/adafruit-trinket-mo-neopixel-ring-audio-fx-soundboard-coding-help/9748)

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**Author:** [@JasonG1974](https://forum.makecode.com/u/JasonG1974)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 24, 2021, 11:12pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/adafruit-trinket-mo-neopixel-ring-audio-fx-soundboard-coding-help/9748 "2021-08-24T23:12:14Z")

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I am a total beginner with zero coding experience and I have a Forbidden Planet Blaster Prop I have been working to add basic light and sound functions to. I am 90% there. I have the Adafruit Audio FX Soundboard with spe…

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## [Modes or subprograms](https://forum.makecode.com/t/modes-or-subprograms/9511)

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**Author:** [@markevans36301](https://forum.makecode.com/u/markevans36301)\
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**Last updated:** [August 3, 2021, 3:11pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/modes-or-subprograms/9511 "2021-08-03T15:11:40Z")

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Hi, I am working with the PyBadge and have created a little click and calculate utility that doesn’t use but a small amount of my available storage so I was thinking I could do several little utilities like this and the…

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## [No MakeCode extensions for Bluetooth and other smart Adafruit hardware](https://forum.makecode.com/t/no-makecode-extensions-for-bluetooth-and-other-smart-adafruit-hardware/8725)

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**Author:** [@Wolfman2004](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Wolfman2004)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 12, 2021, 3:14pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/no-makecode-extensions-for-bluetooth-and-other-smart-adafruit-hardware/8725 "2021-07-12T15:14:25Z")

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Microsoft Makecode developers - Please do tell me why MM still has not cared to create extensions for lets say the nRF52840 bluetooth chip, as well as other hardware items? These hardware items (from Adafruit) has been …

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## [Makecode blocks for NeoTrellis](https://forum.makecode.com/t/makecode-blocks-for-neotrellis/8251)

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**Author:** [@Wolfman2004](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Wolfman2004)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 21, 2021, 9:07pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/makecode-blocks-for-neotrellis/8251 "2021-05-21T21:07:38Z")

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Hi. I am using both Micro:Bit’s and Adafruit boards, via MakeCode blocks (microbit / maker), and I bought myself a Adafruit NeoTrellis Keypad 4\*4. But I do not see a Trellis extension ready for use under any of those t…

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## [Creating Custom Board - Question About Pin Hardware Numbers?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/creating-custom-board-question-about-pin-hardware-numbers/7984)

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**Author:** [@lnbent](https://forum.makecode.com/u/lnbent)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 17, 2021, 4:50am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/creating-custom-board-question-about-pin-hardware-numbers/7984 "2021-05-17T04:50:48Z")

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Hi there. I am currently working on a project for a local company, the main premise of it being to get their custom board up and running on the MakeCode Maker simulator. However, I am a programming student with very litt…

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## [Error when creating github extension](https://forum.makecode.com/t/error-when-creating-github-extension/7681)

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**Author:** [@crissanfer](https://forum.makecode.com/u/crissanfer)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 29, 2021, 4:05pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/error-when-creating-github-extension/7681 "2021-04-29T16:05:33Z")

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Hi! I created several repositories in Github from MakeCode and always get the same error in the pxt.json folder: Check pxt.json / check-cfg (14.x) (push) — check-cfg (14.x)\* , however, there is nothing wrong in that fold…

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## [DS18B20 Temp sensor in MakeCode Maker](https://forum.makecode.com/t/ds18b20-temp-sensor-in-makecode-maker/7221)

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**Author:** [@Dwagga](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Dwagga)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 8, 2021, 12:34am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/ds18b20-temp-sensor-in-makecode-maker/7221 "2021-04-08T00:34:58Z")

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Hello! This is a very specific question but I would really appreciate any help or advice: I want to work with the temp sensor “DS18B20” in MakeCode Maker. I found an extension (https://github.com/DFRobot/pxt-ds18b20) bu…

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## [Breadboard does not appear](https://forum.makecode.com/t/breadboard-does-not-appear/6714)

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**Author:** [@MrsDeuitch](https://forum.makecode.com/u/MrsDeuitch)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 3, 2021, 7:12pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/breadboard-does-not-appear/6714 "2021-04-03T19:12:29Z")

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I am new to Maker and am trying the Blinky and Button LED tutorials. I have tried multiple types of boards in both Chrome and Edge and I cannot get the breadboard to appear in anything. Is there something I’m supposed to…

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## [How to create a custom makecode website](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-to-create-a-custom-makecode-website/7157)

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**Author:** [@onur.murat](https://forum.makecode.com/u/onur.murat)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 2, 2021, 4:08pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-to-create-a-custom-makecode-website/7157 "2021-04-02T16:08:31Z")

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Hi, I have seen that there are many makecode based websites such as microbit, stm etc. But I have not encountered boards like stm32f4 so we are trying to make a new maker website for those board that have not been placed…

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## [Simulation makecode](https://forum.makecode.com/t/simulation-makecode/7119)

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**Author:** [@Marc](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Marc)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 31, 2021, 3:55pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/simulation-makecode/7119 "2021-03-31T15:55:20Z")

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Two days now where the simulation no longer shows the LEDs on all the microcontrollers. Is there a problem on this site?

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## [The Stickbug Machine](https://forum.makecode.com/t/the-stickbug-machine/6958)

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**Author:** [@Bag3l](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Bag3l)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 24, 2021, 4:17pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/the-stickbug-machine/6958 "2021-03-24T16:17:00Z")

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A simple thing I did for fun with MakeCode Maker. Get stick bugged lol

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## [Please help me](https://forum.makecode.com/t/please-help-me/6561)

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**Author:** [@banzai](https://forum.makecode.com/u/banzai)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 12, 2021, 3:52am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/please-help-me/6561 "2021-03-12T03:52:28Z")

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Hi sorry if my English is bad I’m French but I can’t transfer my game into my meowbit I don’t know how to do someone can help me?

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