# micro:bit **URL:** https://forum.makecode.com/c/microbit/11.md?page=3 [Latest](https://forum.makecode.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.makecode.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.makecode.com/tags.md) **Page:** 4 --- ## [Keyboard Accessibility for Blocks](https://forum.makecode.com/t/keyboard-accessibility-for-blocks/37422)
**Author:** [@jacqueline.russell](https://forum.makecode.com/u/jacqueline.russell)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2025, 9:24pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/keyboard-accessibility-for-blocks/37422 "2025-06-20T21:24:17Z")
Starting a new discussion topic here to learn about people’s thoughts, questions, concerns on the new Keyboard Controls feature for Blocks. --- ## [Video: MakeCode Robot Extension :Radio Control ](https://forum.makecode.com/t/video-makecode-robot-extension-radio-control/37327)
**Author:** [@frank\_schmidt](https://forum.makecode.com/u/frank_schmidt)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2025, 2:36pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/video-makecode-robot-extension-radio-control/37327 "2025-06-15T14:36:51Z")
Showing the extension with a motor driver board for “rover” using Radio Control: --- ## [SH1106 Extension - Is one available?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/sh1106-extension-is-one-available/36596)
**Author:** [@dsssssssss9](https://forum.makecode.com/u/dsssssssss9)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2025, 9:52pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/sh1106-extension-is-one-available/36596 "2025-06-13T21:52:08Z")
HI I would like to be able to use a 128\*64 SH1106 based I2C display in a project but cannot seem to find a makecode extension for it - if anyone knows of a working extension could you please let me know Many years ago… --- ## [Micro Button Runner](https://forum.makecode.com/t/micro-button-runner/37113)
**Author:** [@BlueMoon2607](https://forum.makecode.com/u/BlueMoon2607)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2025, 1:42pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/micro-button-runner/37113 "2025-06-09T13:42:37Z")
\----- MICRO BUTTON RUNNER (Prototype, V0.1.0) ----- Welcome to Micro Button Runner! Quickly press the buttons as it says on the screen, and speedrun your way to high score! The arrows tell you which to push, but upon hi… --- ## [Improving Feedback & Textual Programming for Students — TextlyJava + Tangible Coding Ideas](https://forum.makecode.com/t/improving-feedback-textual-programming-for-students-textlyjava-tangible-coding-ideas/37134)
**Author:** [@agct](https://forum.makecode.com/u/agct)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2025, 8:35pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/improving-feedback-textual-programming-for-students-textlyjava-tangible-coding-ideas/37134 "2025-06-05T20:35:18Z")
Hi MakeCode Team and community, I wanted to share something I’ve been working on that might be of interest to the MakeCode ecosystem. I’ve developed TextlyJava, a simplified version of Java designed for educational use… --- ## [Micro:bit V2 operating system](https://forum.makecode.com/t/micro-bit-v2-operating-system/26356)
**Author:** [@Xc98](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Xc98)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2025, 7:01pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/micro-bit-v2-operating-system/26356 "2025-06-05T19:01:08Z")
Micro:bit V2 operating system with programs such as: games, tools, calculator, clock, turtle, bluetooth, creating text / numbers / music / images, billy Text To Speech, Serial / UART, data logging and settings. You ca… --- ## [Feature Request: Teachable Machine Integration with micro:bit in MakeCode (Proposal from an Educator)](https://forum.makecode.com/t/feature-request-teachable-machine-integration-with-micro-bit-in-makecode-proposal-from-an-educator/37049)
**Author:** [@playa2021git](https://forum.makecode.com/u/playa2021git)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2025, 5:01pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/feature-request-teachable-machine-integration-with-micro-bit-in-makecode-proposal-from-an-educator/37049 "2025-06-04T17:01:57Z")
Hello everyone, I am a technology education teacher from Japan, and I am reaching out to propose a new feature for MakeCode: the integration of Teachable Machine models with micro:bit. In my classes, we are actively ex… --- ## [Two micro:bits on the left side of the screen](https://forum.makecode.com/t/two-micro-bits-on-the-left-side-of-the-screen/36975)
**Author:** [@am.alonsogonzalez](https://forum.makecode.com/u/am.alonsogonzalez)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2025, 4:21pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/two-micro-bits-on-the-left-side-of-the-screen/36975 "2025-05-29T16:21:46Z")
I have seen a video on Youtube about micro:bit. In that video I have seen two micro:bits on the left side of the simulator screen. How can you get two micro:bits at the same time? --- ## [Why JavaScript in MakeCode don't accept var?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/why-javascript-in-makecode-dont-accept-var/36747)
**Author:** [@BlueMoon2607](https://forum.makecode.com/u/BlueMoon2607)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2025, 9:45pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/why-javascript-in-makecode-dont-accept-var/36747 "2025-05-17T21:45:59Z")
const and let are allowed as declaring variables, except for var, in modified JavaScript. var is used to declare a variable, but you can redeclare it with this. You can use var with something like: var jello = 3 var jel… --- ## [Higher Voltage Servos Herbie the Love Bug project](https://forum.makecode.com/t/higher-voltage-servos-herbie-the-love-bug-project/36170)
**Author:** [@JamiepLowe](https://forum.makecode.com/u/JamiepLowe)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2025, 12:14pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/higher-voltage-servos-herbie-the-love-bug-project/36170 "2025-05-13T12:14:51Z")
Hi, I’m relatively new to BBC microbit and coding, total noob! So here’s what I’m trying to achieve… For background I have a VW beetle (Herbie) rigged that doors open, lights flash, horn sounds etc via a 12ch remote an… --- ## [Video: DF Robot Voice Prompter](https://forum.makecode.com/t/video-df-robot-voice-prompter/36556)
**Author:** [@frank\_schmidt](https://forum.makecode.com/u/frank_schmidt)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2025, 3:44am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/video-df-robot-voice-prompter/36556 "2025-05-11T03:44:36Z")
Our friend, Jason converted Arduino code into MakeCode so as to use this $8 speaker with on-board storage of MP3 files (and other types) from DF Robot with V2 MIcro:bit. Code link is in the description of the video. Some… --- ## [Measure the speed of a running dog.](https://forum.makecode.com/t/measure-the-speed-of-a-running-dog/36527)
**Author:** [@Don](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Don)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2025, 5:56pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/measure-the-speed-of-a-running-dog/36527 "2025-05-09T17:56:47Z")
Henry and I just finished some videos showing my project to measure how fast my dog can run using micro:bits. Can you think of some other way to do it? In the videos I make a BIG mistake! Can you find it? I have a superp… --- ## [Can you Emulate LEDs and Wires with Alligator clips using MakeCode (without actual micro:bit hardware)? (Screenshots included)](https://forum.makecode.com/t/can-you-emulate-leds-and-wires-with-alligator-clips-using-makecode-without-actual-micro-bit-hardware-screenshots-included/36501)
**Author:** [@nobolt360](https://forum.makecode.com/u/nobolt360)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2025, 5:38pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/can-you-emulate-leds-and-wires-with-alligator-clips-using-makecode-without-actual-micro-bit-hardware-screenshots-included/36501 "2025-05-09T17:38:35Z")
Hi, I am working on a school project and need to do some micro:bit/Maker Code projects from home. I will not have access to the actual hardware that is in my classroom. So I am confused, when I follow the Step by Step g… --- ## [The Official BBC Micro:Bit User Guide](https://forum.makecode.com/t/the-official-bbc-micro-bit-user-guide/36329)
**Author:** [@Chainsaw1982](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Chainsaw1982)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2025, 5:19pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/the-official-bbc-micro-bit-user-guide/36329 "2025-05-08T17:19:09Z")
I have tried many times over the years to learn coding and the like and struggled so thought I would try the Micro:Bit. So I have one and have been working through the book The Official BBC Micro:Bit User Guide by Gareth… --- ## [Saving data/varibles in makecode (NOT makecode arcade)](https://forum.makecode.com/t/saving-data-varibles-in-makecode-not-makecode-arcade/36366)
**Author:** [@SWIFTGI](https://forum.makecode.com/u/SWIFTGI)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2025, 2:22pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/saving-data-varibles-in-makecode-not-makecode-arcade/36366 "2025-05-05T14:22:13Z")
Hello I’m building a project and i need to save variables so even if the microbit gets reset or the batterys run out the variables dont get reset THANK YOU! :slight\_smile: --- ## [Microbit radio phone](https://forum.makecode.com/t/microbit-radio-phone/3565)
**Author:** [@MK97-2007](https://forum.makecode.com/u/MK97-2007)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2025, 9:39pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/microbit-radio-phone/3565 "2025-05-04T21:39:42Z")
Some one there can help me how i can make a telephone with microbit radio. So i can talk with another person. I have a microphone and speaker. --- ## [Micro:bit Deep Sleep Function ](https://forum.makecode.com/t/micro-bit-deep-sleep-function/36365)
**Author:** [@PaulGeorge321](https://forum.makecode.com/u/PaulGeorge321)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2025, 7:34pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/micro-bit-deep-sleep-function/36365 "2025-05-04T19:34:17Z")
Hey there! I am coding a project using the blocks (pictures attached below) editor that uses the Sparkfun Weatherbit, soil moisture sensor, and a soil temperature sensor. My plan is to use the Microbit data logger functi… --- ## [Can you send voice recordings to telegram or any texting software using micro bit](https://forum.makecode.com/t/can-you-send-voice-recordings-to-telegram-or-any-texting-software-using-micro-bit/30222)
**Author:** [@39text\_guy](https://forum.makecode.com/u/39text_guy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2025, 7:23pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/can-you-send-voice-recordings-to-telegram-or-any-texting-software-using-micro-bit/30222 "2025-05-04T19:23:27Z")
is this possible? --- ## [Can't connect Microbit to bluetooth](https://forum.makecode.com/t/cant-connect-microbit-to-bluetooth/36312)
**Author:** [@kjk](https://forum.makecode.com/u/kjk)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2025, 7:14pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/cant-connect-microbit-to-bluetooth/36312 "2025-05-03T19:14:54Z")
I feel like I’ve tried everything but cannot pair microbit via bluetooth! -disabled radio functions -dropped hex file instead of pair -put microbit in bluetooth pair mode and verified via display -tried many micro bi… --- ## [Getting an :( 022 on microbit, while using the hummingbird extention](https://forum.makecode.com/t/getting-an-022-on-microbit-while-using-the-hummingbird-extention/36263)
**Author:** [@Luke51632-OFFICAL](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Luke51632-OFFICAL)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2025, 4:03pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/getting-an-022-on-microbit-while-using-the-hummingbird-extention/36263 "2025-05-01T16:03:21Z")
My code for a virtral pet keeps crashing with :frowning: 022 on every minute … If anyone wants to know my extentions, they are Hummingbird Microphone servos Help will be nice, Thanks --- ## [Servo SG90 Spin without control](https://forum.makecode.com/t/servo-sg90-spin-without-control/36109)
**Author:** [@JGerard1986](https://forum.makecode.com/u/JGerard1986)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2025, 3:20am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/servo-sg90-spin-without-control/36109 "2025-04-28T03:20:20Z")
I am trying to connect my Micro:bit to a servo SG90. I am using a IObit expansion. Problem: Microbit spin without control. I am not finding a way to make work the servo as expected. Important notes: The shared code … --- ## [Mirco:bit OLED problem](https://forum.makecode.com/t/mirco-bit-oled-problem/34873)
**Author:** [@CCY](https://forum.makecode.com/u/CCY)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2025, 6:26pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/mirco-bit-oled-problem/34873 "2025-04-22T18:26:54Z")
Hi everyone I want to use mircobit to show “ABCED” in OLED and the screen is flickering under ABCDE is anyone have ideas what’s the problem? Many Thanks!! --- ## [Microbit](https://forum.makecode.com/t/microbit/25801)
**Author:** [@MicroBitCoder](https://forum.makecode.com/u/MicroBitCoder)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2025, 6:26pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/microbit/25801 "2025-04-22T18:26:36Z")
Anyone Have Any Intresting or Unique Suggestions for me to do with a microbit and Does anyone know how to use And LCD Screen using the makecode editor? --- ## [PIR SENSOR ISSUES WITH AM312 sensor](https://forum.makecode.com/t/pir-sensor-issues-with-am312-sensor/35814)
**Author:** [@Rowen](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Rowen)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2025, 9:01pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/pir-sensor-issues-with-am312-sensor/35814 "2025-04-21T21:01:38Z")
Hi, I am having fun using the microbit with an AM312 PIR sensor - I bought a specific one that operated at a lower voltage (the ones I have used previously with Raspeberry Pis were 5V. I am having issues with it though… --- ## [Breakout Board and Pins not working](https://forum.makecode.com/t/breakout-board-and-pins-not-working/35091)
**Author:** [@kfarrar](https://forum.makecode.com/u/kfarrar)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2025, 7:27pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/breakout-board-and-pins-not-working/35091 "2025-04-21T19:27:09Z")
I’m learning to use a breakout board with my microbit and half of the pins do not work as expected. These are the pins 3,4,5,6,7,10,11 that are connected to the LED display and the buttons on the microbit. Whenever a p… --- ## [I need help of making a helpful microbit project](https://forum.makecode.com/t/i-need-help-of-making-a-helpful-microbit-project/35820)
**Author:** [@wariezo](https://forum.makecode.com/u/wariezo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2025, 10:59pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/i-need-help-of-making-a-helpful-microbit-project/35820 "2025-04-17T22:59:08Z")
I need some ideas for making projects like sound and light alarm human sensor --- ## [Read MP3 file from USB flashdrive and play it](https://forum.makecode.com/t/read-mp3-file-from-usb-flashdrive-and-play-it/15185)
**Author:** [@MK97-2007](https://forum.makecode.com/u/MK97-2007)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2025, 12:49pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/read-mp3-file-from-usb-flashdrive-and-play-it/15185 "2025-04-08T12:49:15Z")
Yeahh, the title explains everything…. --- ## [MakeCode simulator inaccessible in some classrooms?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/makecode-simulator-inaccessible-in-some-classrooms/35410)
**Author:** [@dshah](https://forum.makecode.com/u/dshah)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2025, 12:48pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/makecode-simulator-inaccessible-in-some-classrooms/35410 "2025-04-08T12:48:34Z")
Has anyone experienced the MakeCode simulator being blocked by a school’s IT? The students were able to assemble code blocks and download their programs to micro:bits, but the simulator would not work. Any thoughts on wh… --- ## [Where get microbit loloololololololololol](https://forum.makecode.com/t/where-get-microbit-loloololololololololol/35069)
**Author:** [@Pagger](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Pagger)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2025, 5:09pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/where-get-microbit-loloololololololololol/35069 "2025-04-01T17:09:32Z")
Does anyone know where i can get my hands on a microbit, but not from BBC (most likely called british broadcasting channel)? --- ## [Please help to debug - 360 positional Servo (default servo extension)](https://forum.makecode.com/t/please-help-to-debug-360-positional-servo-default-servo-extension/34913)
**Author:** [@ivandotsg](https://forum.makecode.com/u/ivandotsg)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2025, 6:02pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/please-help-to-debug-360-positional-servo-default-servo-extension/34913 "2025-03-31T18:02:53Z")
Hi, hoping that someone here can illuminate the way for this. I’m trying to get makecode to be able to programme my 360 positional servo (geekServo grey) precisely, but I’m hitting a wall here. ^ I can’t get the serv… [Previous page](https://forum.makecode.com/c/microbit/11.md?page=2) [Next page](https://forum.makecode.com/c/microbit/11.md?page=4)