# micro:bit **URL:** https://forum.makecode.com/c/microbit/11.md?page=10 [Latest](https://forum.makecode.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.makecode.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.makecode.com/tags.md) **Page:** 11 --- ## [music editor for the micro:bit.](https://forum.makecode.com/t/music-editor-for-the-micro-bit/21658)
**Author:** [@urassari](https://forum.makecode.com/u/urassari)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2023, 6:33pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/music-editor-for-the-micro-bit/21658 "2023-08-03T18:33:36Z")
it would be awesome if we had a music creator like the one from arcade. (please make one for V1 too if you make it for V2’s.) --- ## [Configuring online editor for micro:bit V1](https://forum.makecode.com/t/configuring-online-editor-for-micro-bit-v1/21489)
**Author:** [@daedalus](https://forum.makecode.com/u/daedalus)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2023, 4:56pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/configuring-online-editor-for-micro-bit-v1/21489 "2023-07-28T16:56:27Z")
Is there a way to tell the online makecode editor that i have a V1 microbit? (So it limits the available blocks to those that are compatible with the V1) Thanks in advance. --- ## [How to protect micro:bit for outside use?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-to-protect-micro-bit-for-outside-use/21482)
**Author:** [@Snacksolotl](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Snacksolotl)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2023, 5:16pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-to-protect-micro-bit-for-outside-use/21482 "2023-07-26T17:16:06Z")
Hi! I want to use a micro:bit to record the temperature in different places outside for a long period of time. Since I can’t control the weather, I was wondering how I can protect my micro:bit and battery (holder) so th… --- ## [The micro:bit editor's image refresh rate... 💀](https://forum.makecode.com/t/the-micro-bit-editors-image-refresh-rate/21406)
**Author:** [@frandev](https://forum.makecode.com/u/frandev)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2023, 1:10pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/the-micro-bit-editors-image-refresh-rate/21406 "2023-07-24T13:10:12Z")
The micro:bit editor (and software exported, not the hardware) image refresh rate is crap. It’s way too slow and I fail to make smooth pocket animations due to this. Explain why this is, and please fix it, as if you don’… --- ## [V2 Speaker and GPIO 0?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/v2-speaker-and-gpio-0/10386)
**Author:** [@MrHM](https://forum.makecode.com/u/MrHM)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2023, 4:57pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/v2-speaker-and-gpio-0/10386 "2023-07-17T16:57:57Z")
Hello, When using sound on V2, I am surprised that pin 0 is still getting signal. Is there anyway to disable sound going to pin 0, or is the new speaker on V2 still pin 0? Students discovered this when an LED plugged … --- ## [Polyphony on melody play on micro:bit?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/polyphony-on-melody-play-on-micro-bit/21296)
**Author:** [@kjw](https://forum.makecode.com/u/kjw)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2023, 4:57pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/polyphony-on-melody-play-on-micro-bit/21296 "2023-07-17T16:57:37Z")
I’ve been experimenting a bit with the melody blocks in MakeCode for the micro:bit and I can’t get them to play more than one note at the same time. I ended up going with a monophonic melody. It’s interesting that the V2… --- ## [I need help with using a color sensor on my microbit](https://forum.makecode.com/t/i-need-help-with-using-a-color-sensor-on-my-microbit/21161)
**Author:** [@Kacky](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Kacky)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2023, 4:58pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/i-need-help-with-using-a-color-sensor-on-my-microbit/21161 "2023-07-11T16:58:33Z")
Hi. I would like to use a tsc34725 color sensor on my Microbit; however, I can find any extension for the color sensor. How will I be able to use it on my Microbit? Thank you very much in advance. --- ## [How to connect a microphone to micro:bit?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-to-connect-a-microphone-to-micro-bit/21052)
**Author:** [@urassari](https://forum.makecode.com/u/urassari)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2023, 9:25pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-to-connect-a-microphone-to-micro-bit/21052 "2023-07-10T21:25:00Z")
I have a microphone that i removed from a navigation device. I tried putting the wire on pin 1, but it didn’t work. is there a way that i could connect a microphone that is removed from a device into a micro:bit? --- ## [AI Vision Camera](https://forum.makecode.com/t/ai-vision-camera/21035)
**Author:** [@madhuchelliah](https://forum.makecode.com/u/madhuchelliah)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2023, 4:16pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/ai-vision-camera/21035 "2023-07-05T16:16:55Z")
Hello everyone, looking for good AI vision camera and a All in one :stuck\_out\_tongue: expansion board. For AI vision, i have shortlisted Huskylens and Yahboom K210. Help me to choose one and feel free to recommend any a… --- ## [Siren using sine wave/sinusoid](https://forum.makecode.com/t/siren-using-sine-wave-sinusoid/10211)
**Author:** [@tonelone](https://forum.makecode.com/u/tonelone)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2023, 5:03pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/siren-using-sine-wave-sinusoid/10211 "2023-07-03T17:03:02Z")
Hi I’ve gotten a task that I have no idea how to do. The task is to get the microbit, when connected to a speaker, to play a frequency (hz) that goes up and down like a sine wave /siunusoid so it souns like a siren. I… --- ## [MakeCode Micro:bit and GitHub Classroom](https://forum.makecode.com/t/makecode-micro-bit-and-github-classroom/20915)
**Author:** [@Mr-Coxall](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Mr-Coxall)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2023, 4:58pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/makecode-micro-bit-and-github-classroom/20915 "2023-06-27T16:58:17Z")
I want to use Micro:bits with my students. It is a grade 10 class, so I do not want to use block language but JavaScript for the beginning students. For more advance students I want them to use MicroPython in CodeSpace… --- ## [MakeCode on GitHub Organization: GitHub rate limit exceeded error](https://forum.makecode.com/t/makecode-on-github-organization-github-rate-limit-exceeded-error/14446)
**Author:** [@mayaes](https://forum.makecode.com/u/mayaes)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2023, 4:54pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/makecode-on-github-organization-github-rate-limit-exceeded-error/14446 "2023-06-27T16:54:02Z")
I am attempting to use the MakeCode editor with GitHub and GitHub Organizations. I am successfully able to make and edit a GitHub repository in the MakeCode editor from my personal GitHub account. However, I want to crea… --- ## [Makecode and samsung tab a7 lite](https://forum.makecode.com/t/makecode-and-samsung-tab-a7-lite/20899)
**Author:** [@jemagemelo](https://forum.makecode.com/u/jemagemelo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2023, 9:22pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/makecode-and-samsung-tab-a7-lite/20899 "2023-06-26T21:22:50Z")
GREETINGS FROM MEXICO!! I need a cheap tablet, less than 140 dollars, capable of supporting makecode and connecting via BT or cable to physical Microbit (I have an “old tablet” but it doesn’t run the Makecode simulator),… --- ## [Any help or guidance in making my own code blocks for a motor hat](https://forum.makecode.com/t/any-help-or-guidance-in-making-my-own-code-blocks-for-a-motor-hat/17477)
**Author:** [@senorlloyd](https://forum.makecode.com/u/senorlloyd)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2023, 5:08pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/any-help-or-guidance-in-making-my-own-code-blocks-for-a-motor-hat/17477 "2023-06-23T17:08:39Z")
I’m a middle school design teacher and I’m trying to do a project with my students to design some simple remote control vehicles. I have the Keyestudio Motor Hat for microbit and I was wondering if someone could help me… --- ## [Tutorial tool, some modifiers not working](https://forum.makecode.com/t/tutorial-tool-some-modifiers-not-working/7269)
**Author:** [@halspeed](https://forum.makecode.com/u/halspeed)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2023, 5:48pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/tutorial-tool-some-modifiers-not-working/7269 "2023-06-19T17:48:08Z")
Docs show @fullscreen and @unplugged are deprecated, but @showhint and @showdialog don’t appear to work in the tutorial tool MakeCode macros (~hint, ~tip, ~alert, etc.) not working in tutorial tool. Is there a speci… --- ## [my first ever extension!](https://forum.makecode.com/t/my-first-ever-extension/20637)
**Author:** [@urassari](https://forum.makecode.com/u/urassari)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2023, 4:18pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/my-first-ever-extension/20637 "2023-06-16T16:18:14Z")
i made a Turkish text to speech extension that works on micro:bit V1! the second input is the pitch. --- ## [Load/Save local .hex files on the Android app?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/load-save-local-hex-files-on-the-android-app/19856)
**Author:** [@MCbubba77](https://forum.makecode.com/u/MCbubba77)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2023, 6:41pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/load-save-local-hex-files-on-the-android-app/19856 "2023-06-12T18:41:20Z")
The micro:bit Android app appears to allow local “.hex” files to be loaded, but it does nothing on a Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 (the button toggles, but there is no effect). What is the best/easiest way to migrate projects b… --- ## [Programatically load typescript/blocks code into editor](https://forum.makecode.com/t/programatically-load-typescript-blocks-code-into-editor/20511)
**Author:** [@tcberner](https://forum.makecode.com/u/tcberner)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2023, 5:39pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/programatically-load-typescript-blocks-code-into-editor/20511 "2023-06-09T17:39:44Z")
Hi there I’m trying to programmatically replace the code in the current editor view with a pre-defined snippet for a tutorial-extension, depending on user actions (think: “give me a small hint”, “give me a big hint”, “s… --- ## [LoRa on Microbit truncates received messages](https://forum.makecode.com/t/lora-on-microbit-truncates-received-messages/20439)
**Author:** [@sunbee](https://forum.makecode.com/u/sunbee)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2023, 6:21pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/lora-on-microbit-truncates-received-messages/20439 "2023-06-06T18:21:31Z")
Hello, I have set up a MicroBit as a LoRa receiver using LoRa module from Reyax RYLR890/896. These LoRa modules recieve/transmit information with AT commands over serial port. At transmitter, I have an ESP32 in Arduino… --- ## [Kitronik Klimate - project and Excel spreadshhet](https://forum.makecode.com/t/kitronik-klimate-project-and-excel-spreadshhet/20442)
**Author:** [@kelper](https://forum.makecode.com/u/kelper)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2023, 2:57pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/kitronik-klimate-project-and-excel-spreadshhet/20442 "2023-06-06T14:57:24Z")
Hi, I bought a Micro:bit V2 and a Kitronik Klimate board but could not find and program or software to use it. But writing some was fun and I just wanted to share what I had in case it helped someone. I am using it as … --- ## [Animal Sound - can anyone make an animal sound on make code?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/animal-sound-can-anyone-make-an-animal-sound-on-make-code/20297)
**Author:** [@Momo2023](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Momo2023)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2023, 5:39pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/animal-sound-can-anyone-make-an-animal-sound-on-make-code/20297 "2023-06-05T17:39:10Z")
Hi, can anyone provide a makecode to replicate any animal. dog? cat? bird? --- ## [Maqueen extensions](https://forum.makecode.com/t/maqueen-extensions/18365)
**Author:** [@Sorcerer13](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Sorcerer13)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2023, 5:00pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/maqueen-extensions/18365 "2023-06-01T17:00:56Z")
Anyone have a solution to “the hex file is not available, please connect to internet and try again”? The error goes away if I remove the Maqueen libraries, so I guess it’s related to them, but I need the libraries to co… --- ## [Program too big issue](https://forum.makecode.com/t/program-too-big-issue/18494)
**Author:** [@naim514](https://forum.makecode.com/u/naim514)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2023, 4:50pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/program-too-big-issue/18494 "2023-05-23T16:50:20Z")
hi all, i do my custom extension to read from thingspeak(here the link of my custom extension https://github.com/naim514/esp8266\_iot\_naim).so when i do my program and go to send it to my microbit makecode show me this… --- ## [Load files from google drive](https://forum.makecode.com/t/load-files-from-google-drive/20141)
**Author:** [@twolken](https://forum.makecode.com/u/twolken)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2023, 10:08pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/load-files-from-google-drive/20141 "2023-05-22T22:08:18Z")
Is it possible to Import a .hex file from Google drive? I organize my lessons in a Google document. In the document there are links to breadboard wiring(.png) and Block code(.hex). I store my code, .hex, on Google driv… --- ## [Pull CPP files (Online makecode.microbit.org)](https://forum.makecode.com/t/pull-cpp-files-online-makecode-microbit-org/19532)
**Author:** [@mwest226](https://forum.makecode.com/u/mwest226)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2023, 2:42am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/pull-cpp-files-online-makecode-microbit-org/19532 "2023-05-22T02:42:56Z")
I am new to creating extensions. I would like to use the uBit.storage’s put and get to allow persistant storage for my students. I cannot pull cpp files from my github repository. I cannot create cpp files in the make… --- ## [Way to reverse Servos's Movement?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/way-to-reverse-servoss-movement/20048)
**Author:** [@Mrperson987](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Mrperson987)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2023, 4:30pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/way-to-reverse-servoss-movement/20048 "2023-05-18T16:30:32Z")
Usually, the servo goes clockwise, is there a way to make it go counter-clockwise? --- ## [Micro:bit and Bluetooth on PC/Mac?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/micro-bit-and-bluetooth-on-pc-mac/19855)
**Author:** [@MCbubba77](https://forum.makecode.com/u/MCbubba77)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2023, 4:48pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/micro-bit-and-bluetooth-on-pc-mac/19855 "2023-05-17T16:48:53Z")
I’ve tried Bluetooth on both a PC and a Mac and although the micro:bit can be seen, and works with, multiple Android tablets, the PC and Mac simply do not see the micro:bit as a pairable Bluetooth device (the PC and Mac … --- ## [Controlling a TB6600 Microstep Driver using a Microbit](https://forum.makecode.com/t/controlling-a-tb6600-microstep-driver-using-a-microbit/19793)
**Author:** [@dungarvanman](https://forum.makecode.com/u/dungarvanman)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2023, 9:13pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/controlling-a-tb6600-microstep-driver-using-a-microbit/19793 "2023-05-08T21:13:01Z")
Hi folks. I need to control a NEMA17 stepper motor (that requires 24v), and I have a TB6600 Microstep driver, that I know can power it. I’m hoping to use a Microbit to send the control signals to the TB6600. Does anyone … --- ## [régulateur de tension pour carte IOT](https://forum.makecode.com/t/regulateur-de-tension-pour-carte-iot/19788)
**Author:** [@MCZ](https://forum.makecode.com/u/MCZ)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2023, 6:37pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/regulateur-de-tension-pour-carte-iot/19788 "2023-05-08T18:37:36Z")
Bonjour, j’ai un projet de classe à faire : je voudrai alimenter une carte IOT microbit avec des panneaux solaires qui fournissent une tension de 5 V par cable USB ( panneaux de mon sac à dos de randonnée) mais la ca… --- ## [how to power the microbit IOT card with 5v?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-to-power-the-microbit-iot-card-with-5v/19785)
**Author:** [@MCZ](https://forum.makecode.com/u/MCZ)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2023, 6:00pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-to-power-the-microbit-iot-card-with-5v/19785 "2023-05-08T18:00:09Z")
Hello, I have a class project to do: I would like to power a microbit IOT card with solar panels that provide a voltage of 5 V by USB cable (panels from my hiking backpack) but the card only accepts 3 V I read that I c… [Previous page](https://forum.makecode.com/c/microbit/11.md?page=9) [Next page](https://forum.makecode.com/c/microbit/11.md?page=11)