# micro:bit **URL:** https://forum.makecode.com/c/microbit/11.md?page=16 [Latest](https://forum.makecode.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.makecode.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.makecode.com/tags.md) **Page:** 17 --- ## [https://makecode.microbit.org/\_2WLdXVKeFXK8](https://forum.makecode.com/t/https-makecode-microbit-org-2wldxvkefxk8/12235)
**Author:** [@alexis02](https://forum.makecode.com/u/alexis02)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2022, 9:34pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/https-makecode-microbit-org-2wldxvkefxk8/12235 "2022-02-18T21:34:22Z")
hehe bottum msrk on study --- ## [MicroBit Light meter: Kitronik Move Motor issue](https://forum.makecode.com/t/microbit-light-meter-kitronik-move-motor-issue/11880)
**Author:** [@smcg](https://forum.makecode.com/u/smcg)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2022, 9:21pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/microbit-light-meter-kitronik-move-motor-issue/11880 "2022-02-16T21:21:00Z")
If we set up a simple light meter using a standalone micro:bit we get light reading X If we then put the same micro:bit into the Kitronik moveMotor we get light reading Y, Y is always much higher than X We cannot work… --- ## [How do I define a function in a block code tutorial hint without showing the function?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-do-i-define-a-function-in-a-block-code-tutorial-hint-without-showing-the-function/12136)
**Author:** [@Yngel](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Yngel)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2022, 8:09pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-do-i-define-a-function-in-a-block-code-tutorial-hint-without-showing-the-function/12136 "2022-02-14T20:09:14Z")
I’m working on a block code tutorial in Norwegian for the “chase the dot” game on the Micro:Bit. I’ve run into a slight problem. In one of my hints, I’m calling for a function that isn’t defined in the hint itself, mak… --- ## [micro:bit display step counter on Monitor and Control](https://forum.makecode.com/t/micro-bit-display-step-counter-on-monitor-and-control/12142)
**Author:** [@Zegip](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Zegip)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2022, 7:50am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/micro-bit-display-step-counter-on-monitor-and-control/12142 "2022-02-12T07:50:47Z")
Hi, I’m trying to display the step counter on the Monitor and Control section of the micro:bit app. Is it possible to do it and if so then how do you do it? thanks zegip --- ## [Microbit v2 and HiFive radio](https://forum.makecode.com/t/microbit-v2-and-hifive-radio/12122)
**Author:** [@fritzzzing](https://forum.makecode.com/u/fritzzzing)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2022, 6:38pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/microbit-v2-and-hifive-radio/12122 "2022-02-10T18:38:35Z")
I am just trying to find a place I can ask this question. I have one Microbit v2 and a HiFive BBC boards. Microbit v2 is a Nordic Semiconductor ship and Hifive is an esp32 but both have micropython libraries. I know peo… --- ## [Jetbomb](https://forum.makecode.com/t/jetbomb/12087)
**Author:** [@arthurwang78](https://forum.makecode.com/u/arthurwang78)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2022, 5:52pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/jetbomb/12087 "2022-02-08T17:52:52Z")
This is a game like Jet & Bom. --- ## [Micro:bit V2, Video of Modular sensors and built-in inputs](https://forum.makecode.com/t/micro-bit-v2-video-of-modular-sensors-and-built-in-inputs/12076)
**Author:** [@frank\_schmidt](https://forum.makecode.com/u/frank_schmidt)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2022, 10:30pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/micro-bit-v2-video-of-modular-sensors-and-built-in-inputs/12076 "2022-02-07T22:30:47Z")
Video showing a simple plug-in hardware coding platform which has installed extension in the code posted in the video description. Demonstrate how easy it is to hook up peripherals and even use “loud sounds” sensed by Mi… --- ## [World of Modules; Video series: plug and play electronics for Micro:bit](https://forum.makecode.com/t/world-of-modules-video-series-plug-and-play-electronics-for-micro-bit/12066)
**Author:** [@frank\_schmidt](https://forum.makecode.com/u/frank_schmidt)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2022, 9:32pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/world-of-modules-video-series-plug-and-play-electronics-for-micro-bit/12066 "2022-02-07T21:32:22Z")
Video introduces a new modular peripherals educational system using MakeCode and Micro:bit. This kit simplifies connectors with 4 pins each and includes 2 servo motors. https://youtu.be/LbI2j20la5g --- ## [Typescript local build/deploy tool](https://forum.makecode.com/t/typescript-local-build-deploy-tool/11985)
**Author:** [@jambolina](https://forum.makecode.com/u/jambolina)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2022, 4:59pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/typescript-local-build-deploy-tool/11985 "2022-02-03T16:59:54Z")
I’ve just started messing around with the BBC micro:bit and I understand that there are 3 programming languages that can be used: python, typescript and C++ (as well as Microsoft’s block thing). I’d prefer to use typescr… --- ## [JACDAC Hardware DDK ?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/jacdac-hardware-ddk/12007)
**Author:** [@frank\_schmidt](https://forum.makecode.com/u/frank_schmidt)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2022, 11:40pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/jacdac-hardware-ddk/12007 "2022-02-02T23:40:47Z")
@peli , I’m looking for your hardware specs for the peripherals for jacdac system. You have them for the new USB connector but I need the distances and locations of the holes in the boards of each sensor/actuators. Or ar… --- ## [Video:Distance simulator: Plug and Play USB type connectors](https://forum.makecode.com/t/video-distance-simulator-plug-and-play-usb-type-connectors/11981)
**Author:** [@frank\_schmidt](https://forum.makecode.com/u/frank_schmidt)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2022, 5:23pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/video-distance-simulator-plug-and-play-usb-type-connectors/11981 "2022-02-01T17:23:42Z")
Link in video to code installs the extension which is called “modules” . This installs and works for me on pc/laptop; but simulator does not work fully as yet on mobile devices for me. --- ## [A video series about Plug and Play Electronics for Makers: Microbit-JACDAC, code links included](https://forum.makecode.com/t/a-video-series-about-plug-and-play-electronics-for-makers-microbit-jacdac-code-links-included/11980)
**Author:** [@frank\_schmidt](https://forum.makecode.com/u/frank_schmidt)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2022, 5:21pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/a-video-series-about-plug-and-play-electronics-for-makers-microbit-jacdac-code-links-included/11980 "2022-02-01T17:21:04Z")
This is the first video of several with my experience with the lively simulator which demonstrates using the jacdac plug and play protocol for makers and how it works for me so far. Link to Peli’s better video explainin… --- ## [https://makecode.microbit.org/\_ParbeK20JHby](https://forum.makecode.com/t/https-makecode-microbit-org-parbek20jhby/11929)
**Author:** [@larisa06](https://forum.makecode.com/u/larisa06)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2022, 6:13pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/https-makecode-microbit-org-parbek20jhby/11929 "2022-01-28T18:13:58Z")
--- ## [LEDRGB jacdac: simulator not fully functional on mobile](https://forum.makecode.com/t/ledrgb-jacdac-simulator-not-fully-functional-on-mobile/11928)
**Author:** [@frank\_schmidt](https://forum.makecode.com/u/frank_schmidt)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2022, 6:13pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/ledrgb-jacdac-simulator-not-fully-functional-on-mobile/11928 "2022-01-28T18:13:33Z")
on my laptop this program shows the button, heart rate and a text display in simulator; which shows a different heart rate when you move the yellow slider and click the button. It also shows a blinking LED which chang… --- ## [Neges- anifail](https://forum.makecode.com/t/neges-anifail/11916)
**Author:** [@MrsDigidol](https://forum.makecode.com/u/MrsDigidol)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2022, 5:50pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/neges-anifail/11916 "2022-01-27T17:50:57Z")
Cyflwyniad i Microbits- Diwrnod Her --- ## [Walkie Talkie](https://forum.makecode.com/t/walkie-talkie/11881)
**Author:** [@MK97-2007](https://forum.makecode.com/u/MK97-2007)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2022, 4:53pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/walkie-talkie/11881 "2022-01-26T16:53:05Z")
Hello I was just wondering, if I could make a pair of walkie talkies of my microbits. I have succeeded making a wired communication system with 2 microphone and 2 speakers. I but I dont know to do it with radio using mi… --- ## [servomotor](https://forum.makecode.com/t/servomotor/11882)
**Author:** [@naim514](https://forum.makecode.com/u/naim514)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2022, 4:18pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/servomotor/11882 "2022-01-25T16:18:40Z")
i want to use servomotor with 3v of microbit and use for example transistor is it possible? i don´t want to use external alimantation 5v thx a lot --- ## [Bitradio?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/bitradio/11875)
**Author:** [@frank\_schmidt](https://forum.makecode.com/u/frank_schmidt)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2022, 4:15pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/bitradio/11875 "2022-01-25T16:15:50Z")
What do you suppose bitradio is ? Nothing installs when I click on the extension. Just wondering. --- ## [Light Level Code for Joint Asynchronous Comm. Simulator Micro:bit ](https://forum.makecode.com/t/light-level-code-for-joint-asynchronous-comm-simulator-micro-bit/11864)
**Author:** [@frank\_schmidt](https://forum.makecode.com/u/frank_schmidt)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2022, 2:51pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/light-level-code-for-joint-asynchronous-comm-simulator-micro-bit/11864 "2022-01-24T14:51:33Z")
The simulator does not work on my Android cell phone. Have not tried it on iOS. On my computer I click on "simulator"tab, then on the monitor icon, twice, to show both the light level device with slider and the LCD scr… --- ## [Calibrate Compass in Simulator](https://forum.makecode.com/t/calibrate-compass-in-simulator/11860)
**Author:** [@dsssssssss9](https://forum.makecode.com/u/dsssssssss9)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2022, 2:50pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/calibrate-compass-in-simulator/11860 "2022-01-24T14:50:08Z")
Hi When i use a “Calibrate Compass” block is there a way to simulate what happens on “REAL” hardware, in the Editor as i can’t seem to work out how to do it? Regards --- ## [Compass Simulator in Joint Asynchronous Communication Microbit](https://forum.makecode.com/t/compass-simulator-in-joint-asynchronous-communication-microbit/11858)
**Author:** [@frank\_schmidt](https://forum.makecode.com/u/frank_schmidt)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2022, 2:49pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/compass-simulator-in-joint-asynchronous-communication-microbit/11858 "2022-01-24T14:49:57Z")
To see this compass simulator with slider and serial output you have to click on below URL link, then click on simulator (left of blocks) then click on the little monitor icon which hides the title “start missing simulat… --- ## [Language Arts and Jacdac](https://forum.makecode.com/t/language-arts-and-jacdac/11832)
**Author:** [@frank\_schmidt](https://forum.makecode.com/u/frank_schmidt)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2022, 2:49pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/language-arts-and-jacdac/11832 "2022-01-24T14:49:49Z")
testing this program on laptop and cell phone. There is supposed to be a “monitor icon” which you can click to make the simulator appear. If button 1 is pressed in simulator then the text should appear explaining what a … --- ## [color sensor extension in makecode](https://forum.makecode.com/t/color-sensor-extension-in-makecode/11856)
**Author:** [@naim514](https://forum.makecode.com/u/naim514)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2022, 2:49pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/color-sensor-extension-in-makecode/11856 "2022-01-24T14:49:09Z")
hi please i have tcs34725 color sensor i want to connect it to microbit i don´t find makecode extension tcs34725 online thx to help --- ## [Extension In an Extension](https://forum.makecode.com/t/extension-in-an-extension/11830)
**Author:** [@GMat915](https://forum.makecode.com/u/GMat915)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2022, 12:30am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/extension-in-an-extension/11830 "2022-01-22T00:30:04Z")
So I’m currently making an extension, and I want to make a custom block. But, I need a different extension to do that. Could I add an extension to my extension? Thanks! -GMat915 --- ## [MB Battleship Game Fix Needed](https://forum.makecode.com/t/mb-battleship-game-fix-needed/11803)
**Author:** [@whwizards](https://forum.makecode.com/u/whwizards)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2022, 7:00pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/mb-battleship-game-fix-needed/11803 "2022-01-20T19:00:34Z")
Two years ago I was able to use this MB Battleship game with my 7th grade students. Now, I can only pair the 2 MBs and place the battleship targets. When it comes to targeting/shooting to play the game, that part does no… --- ## [maqueen and bluetooth](https://forum.makecode.com/t/maqueen-and-bluetooth/11800)
**Author:** [@naim514](https://forum.makecode.com/u/naim514)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2022, 6:34pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/maqueen-and-bluetooth/11800 "2022-01-20T18:34:48Z")
hi i have my maqueen i want to remote it with my smartphone but when i start with makecode i did´nt succeed to add extension bluetooth with maqueen extension help please notice that i have microbit v2 thx --- ## [Problem with blockly talky extension](https://forum.makecode.com/t/problem-with-blockly-talky-extension/7206)
**Author:** [@stephane.vassort](https://forum.makecode.com/u/stephane.vassort)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2022, 6:34pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/problem-with-blockly-talky-extension/7206 "2022-01-20T18:34:36Z")
Hi all, I use an extension with my students to communicate via Bluetooth with App Inventor: https://makecode.microbit.org/pkg/laboratoryforplayfulcomputation/pxt-blockytalkyble I notice some problems in certain conditi… --- ## [Micro:bit V2 and soil sensor using nails?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/micro-bit-v2-and-soil-sensor-using-nails/8921)
**Author:** [@mathpun](https://forum.makecode.com/u/mathpun)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2022, 6:11pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/micro-bit-v2-and-soil-sensor-using-nails/8921 "2022-01-19T18:11:08Z")
Hi! I am working with this project: which is great and uses 2 nails connected to ‘0’ and ‘3V’ on the micro:bit but I am wondering if its possible to do this with just 1 nail? If yes, where would the nail be connected t… --- ## [Video link to jacdac Dashboard with link to introduction video](https://forum.makecode.com/t/video-link-to-jacdac-dashboard-with-link-to-introduction-video/11788)
**Author:** [@frank\_schmidt](https://forum.makecode.com/u/frank_schmidt)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2022, 5:11pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/video-link-to-jacdac-dashboard-with-link-to-introduction-video/11788 "2022-01-19T17:11:52Z")
This video has both the link to the new jacdac Dashboard web page and a link to Peli’s recent video introducing the system to educators. --- ## [Maker Microbit Hardware Edge Connector needed](https://forum.makecode.com/t/maker-microbit-hardware-edge-connector-needed/11764)
**Author:** [@frank\_schmidt](https://forum.makecode.com/u/frank_schmidt)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2022, 4:57pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/maker-microbit-hardware-edge-connector-needed/11764 "2022-01-18T16:57:36Z")
Looking for someone who knows how to make this or who knows someone would would make a few of these: https://github.com/microsoft/jacdac/blob/main/devices/microsoft/research/jacdacmicrobitshieldlp29v03.jpg [Previous page](https://forum.makecode.com/c/microbit/11.md?page=15) [Next page](https://forum.makecode.com/c/microbit/11.md?page=17)