# micro:bit **URL:** https://forum.makecode.com/c/microbit/11.md?page=6 [Latest](https://forum.makecode.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.makecode.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.makecode.com/tags.md) **Page:** 7 --- ## [Use of expansion board with micro:bit](https://forum.makecode.com/t/use-of-expansion-board-with-micro-bit/30762)
**Author:** [@kathleenharris](https://forum.makecode.com/u/kathleenharris)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2024, 1:20am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/use-of-expansion-board-with-micro-bit/30762 "2024-09-22T01:20:59Z")
Is an expansion board used just for programming the micro:bit or does it need to stay attached to the microbit when in use? --- ## [Tamagotchi](https://forum.makecode.com/t/tamagotchi/12693)
**Author:** [@annemarievanaert1](https://forum.makecode.com/u/annemarievanaert1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2024, 4:59pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/tamagotchi/12693 "2024-09-20T16:59:59Z")
Hello everyone, I’m trying to make a Tamagotchi with the micro bit. But I have a problem: I want that the micro bit is automatically hungry so I have set a variable hungry and it counts automatically. But if I set the bl… --- ## [device reader micro:bit](https://forum.makecode.com/t/device-reader-micro-bit/30632)
**Author:** [@rkennedy2016](https://forum.makecode.com/u/rkennedy2016)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2024, 11:36pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/device-reader-micro-bit/30632 "2024-09-16T23:36:49Z")
hey guys i made a device reader you can now see what your micro:bit name is and its serial number heres the project --- ## [How to use two buzzera separately](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-to-use-two-buzzera-separately/29813)
**Author:** [@Materion](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Materion)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2024, 3:47pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-to-use-two-buzzera-separately/29813 "2024-09-14T15:47:02Z")
Hello, I have BBC Micro bit V2 with built in buzzer. I connect it to joypad with its own buzzer. Is there a way to play two different notes in same time - first note on buzzer on Microbit and second note on buzzer built… --- ## [Please help on manipulating I2C LCD on Microbit](https://forum.makecode.com/t/please-help-on-manipulating-i2c-lcd-on-microbit/29663)
**Author:** [@windflower28](https://forum.makecode.com/u/windflower28)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2024, 3:46pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/please-help-on-manipulating-i2c-lcd-on-microbit/29663 "2024-09-14T15:46:43Z")
Hello everyone, I recently acquired a high-quality 20x04 LCD with I2C protocol support. While I can manipulate the device using the MakerBit LCD2004 extension, I’ve noticed that its functionality is quite limited. To fu… --- ## [Cannot Restore from History?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/cannot-restore-from-history/30482)
**Author:** [@ChantelleJoy](https://forum.makecode.com/u/ChantelleJoy)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2024, 3:46pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/cannot-restore-from-history/30482 "2024-09-14T15:46:19Z")
I’ve sent a support request, but wondering if anyone knows how to fix this issue. Yesterday while working on a makecode project about 70% of my code/blocks disappeared. Although, I can see the full code/preview in Histor… --- ## [Code duplication when accidentally switching to main.blocks during custom extension development in MakeCode](https://forum.makecode.com/t/code-duplication-when-accidentally-switching-to-main-blocks-during-custom-extension-development-in-makecode/30457)
**Author:** [@mpoelzl](https://forum.makecode.com/u/mpoelzl)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2024, 9:07pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/code-duplication-when-accidentally-switching-to-main-blocks-during-custom-extension-development-in-makecode/30457 "2024-09-06T21:07:55Z")
Hello! There is an “annoying” behaviour in the Makecode editor when developing a custom extension. If I accidentally click on the main.blocks file (or select Blocks at the top) the custom extension code gets converted i… --- ## [Create a generic 'Pause Until' block](https://forum.makecode.com/t/create-a-generic-pause-until-block/30448)
**Author:** [@mpoelzl](https://forum.makecode.com/u/mpoelzl)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2024, 7:35pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/create-a-generic-pause-until-block/30448 "2024-09-06T19:35:32Z")
Hello! I am trying to create a ‘Pause Until’ block that can take a function with a boolean return value and pauses until it turn true. Makecode for the EV3 has such a block but not for micro:bit. I can create the functi… --- ## [Problem With Micro:bit Simulator on Makecode](https://forum.makecode.com/t/problem-with-micro-bit-simulator-on-makecode/30330)
**Author:** [@Vera](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Vera)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2024, 4:46pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/problem-with-micro-bit-simulator-on-makecode/30330 "2024-08-28T16:46:21Z")
Hello everyone. My micro:bit simulator has not been working well for some weeks now. And my students have also been experiencing that. Whenever you run a new program, the old program which had already run on it will sh… --- ## [I cant find some blocks in makecode \[https://makecode.microbit.org/#editor\]](https://forum.makecode.com/t/i-cant-find-some-blocks-in-makecode-https-makecode-microbit-org-editor/30188)
**Author:** [@meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee](https://forum.makecode.com/u/meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2024, 4:31pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/i-cant-find-some-blocks-in-makecode-https-makecode-microbit-org-editor/30188 "2024-08-22T16:31:06Z")
i cant find blocks to set the position and other similar blocks can any one help me tutorial with blocks https://microbit.org/projects/make-it-code-it/compass-north/ or block --- ## [DIY Make Code Arcade Shell](https://forum.makecode.com/t/diy-make-code-arcade-shell/30115)
**Author:** [@FatCat970](https://forum.makecode.com/u/FatCat970)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2024, 2:11am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/diy-make-code-arcade-shell/30115 "2024-08-19T02:11:00Z")
Hi. I am looking for an affordable DIY shield to allow students to play Make Code Arcade games at school. Does anyone have a schematic diagram and recommended colour screen? I have some electronics ability but no formal… --- ## [The problem with starting the MakeCode offline editor on a standard Windows 10 user account](https://forum.makecode.com/t/the-problem-with-starting-the-makecode-offline-editor-on-a-standard-windows-10-user-account/30158)
**Author:** [@vital1as](https://forum.makecode.com/u/vital1as)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2024, 5:30pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/the-problem-with-starting-the-makecode-offline-editor-on-a-standard-windows-10-user-account/30158 "2024-08-15T17:30:13Z")
Hello. I have successfully downloaded and installed MakeCode Offline Editor. When I run it under a local administrator account on Windows 10 everything works fine. But, if on the same computer, I run it from a standard u… --- ## [What is Alpha?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/what-is-alpha/30125)
**Author:** [@RaviRego766](https://forum.makecode.com/u/RaviRego766)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2024, 9:21pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/what-is-alpha/30125 "2024-08-13T21:21:12Z")
--- ## [Saving data when Power is lost](https://forum.makecode.com/t/saving-data-when-power-is-lost/22303)
**Author:** [@instant-veemo](https://forum.makecode.com/u/instant-veemo)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2024, 1:57am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/saving-data-when-power-is-lost/22303 "2024-08-12T01:57:33Z")
I’m trying to get data to be saved on my Micro:Bit that remains there when power is lost but I can’t find how. I’ve tried Aria (Opera’s build in AI based on ChatGPT) but no correct response. Is it possible as Micro Pytho… --- ## [rpg game](https://forum.makecode.com/t/rpg-game/29955)
**Author:** [@idk5674](https://forum.makecode.com/u/idk5674)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2024, 3:10am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/rpg-game/29955 "2024-08-05T03:10:00Z")
This is a rpg game that I was working on a while back but never finished. most likely I will never finish this so if you want feel free to finish it or mod it though my code is very messy. --- ## [Is there a way to obscure code using python?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-obscure-code-using-python/29742)
**Author:** [@joelkarl](https://forum.makecode.com/u/joelkarl)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2024, 11:08pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-obscure-code-using-python/29742 "2024-07-18T23:08:59Z")
I’m working out a cyber security project in which I’m highlighting to students that starting with anything pre-made, including a chip, ultimately poses security risks and vulnerabilities. My initial idea is to have them… --- ## [RFID scanner ](https://forum.makecode.com/t/rfid-scanner/29643)
**Author:** [@Henk](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Henk)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2024, 4:15pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/rfid-scanner/29643 "2024-07-10T16:15:04Z")
I’m trying to connect RFID-RC522 device to a microbit and using the available extension. The RFID module (keyestudio) has the miso/mosi/sck/nss pins. So far trying several boards no succes …… Anybody got it working ? --- ## [Bluetooth UART command to move servo only work in one direction](https://forum.makecode.com/t/bluetooth-uart-command-to-move-servo-only-work-in-one-direction/29202)
**Author:** [@BrendenTB](https://forum.makecode.com/u/BrendenTB)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2024, 3:36pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/bluetooth-uart-command-to-move-servo-only-work-in-one-direction/29202 "2024-06-28T15:36:36Z")
I’m trying to make a servo move up and down 10 degrees depending on the bluetooth on data recieved delineated string value sent from the Serial terminal app on my phone. The servo will move on the , values, but will not… --- ## [Help! My code is not working! Because of too many blocks?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/help-my-code-is-not-working-because-of-too-many-blocks/29473)
**Author:** [@user\_james.chan](https://forum.makecode.com/u/user_james.chan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2024, 6:25pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/help-my-code-is-not-working-because-of-too-many-blocks/29473 "2024-06-27T18:25:37Z")
Please help me! My code is not working. The V1 micro:bit shows nothing but just some dots and no error code? Is that because I have too many blocks? Should I use a V2 micro:bit instead? --- ## [Code bug](https://forum.makecode.com/t/code-bug/29385)
**Author:** [@User7](https://forum.makecode.com/u/User7)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2024, 3:05pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/code-bug/29385 "2024-06-21T15:05:35Z")
I’m trying to make a code that lets the player create a image for my game that can be transferred via radio https://makecode.microbit.org/S15374-74678-35041-83609 --- ## [LEDs, servos and sound won't work at same time](https://forum.makecode.com/t/leds-servos-and-sound-wont-work-at-same-time/29252)
**Author:** [@jackcooper](https://forum.makecode.com/u/jackcooper)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2024, 1:37pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/leds-servos-and-sound-wont-work-at-same-time/29252 "2024-06-13T13:37:26Z")
Very simple code to run a servo (P0), 2 LEDs (P1&P2) and some sound effects. For some reason, the code for the LEDs (which is in a forever loop) will not run until the onstart code reaches line 6 (after the 10s pause)… … --- ## [Space invaders for microbit](https://forum.makecode.com/t/space-invaders-for-microbit/29199)
**Author:** [@idk5674](https://forum.makecode.com/u/idk5674)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2024, 8:28pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/space-invaders-for-microbit/29199 "2024-06-10T20:28:09Z")
I decided to try to remake Space Invaders for the microbit. The game stops working well after the first wave though and my code is very messy. --- ## [Using pins.setPull inside forever block](https://forum.makecode.com/t/using-pins-setpull-inside-forever-block/29189)
**Author:** [@Wizard13](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Wizard13)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2024, 1:32pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/using-pins-setpull-inside-forever-block/29189 "2024-06-09T13:32:07Z")
Hi! Assuming I have the following code: pins.setPull(DigitalPin.P0, PinPullMode.PullUp) basic.forever(function () { if (pins.digitalReadPin(DigitalPin.P0) == 0) { } }) Is there any measureable difference… --- ## [Multiple games installed at the same time](https://forum.makecode.com/t/multiple-games-installed-at-the-same-time/26124)
**Author:** [@Ohio](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Ohio)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2024, 4:48pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/multiple-games-installed-at-the-same-time/26124 "2024-05-23T16:48:08Z")
I want to have multiple applications installed on my micro:bit --- ## [How can I enable the micro:bit run several programs at one time?？](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-can-i-enable-the-micro-bit-run-several-programs-at-one-time/19457)
**Author:** [@NCharlotte](https://forum.makecode.com/u/NCharlotte)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2024, 4:48pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-can-i-enable-the-micro-bit-run-several-programs-at-one-time/19457 "2024-05-23T16:48:05Z")
I’m trying to get my Qtruck to run multiple programs at once using the micro:bit, but I cannot. Whenever I download a new program, it seems to replace the old one. Can anyone give me some advice on how to make it run mul… --- ## [Controlling a mini DC motor with 0,1, and 2 pins](https://forum.makecode.com/t/controlling-a-mini-dc-motor-with-0-1-and-2-pins/28886)
**Author:** [@drrich](https://forum.makecode.com/u/drrich)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2024, 11:53pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/controlling-a-mini-dc-motor-with-0-1-and-2-pins/28886 "2024-05-22T23:53:15Z")
I recently purchased some a Micro Coreless Motor in hopes of getting motor that can be controlled without having to add extra power to the micro:bit. It’s a 4.5V motor, but I saw several demos of it running off of a sing… --- ## [Probelm updates for app microsoft make code for microbit](https://forum.makecode.com/t/probelm-updates-for-app-microsoft-make-code-for-microbit/28862)
**Author:** [@Lachi](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Lachi)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2024, 11:46pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/probelm-updates-for-app-microsoft-make-code-for-microbit/28862 "2024-05-22T23:46:36Z")
Hello, I have a problem. Due updates for app microsoft make code for microbit some blocks in code are missing and I cannot install the code. How can I return to old settings? thank you very much! --- ## [Creating an LED Sprite on a neopixel ring(24) with a potentiometer](https://forum.makecode.com/t/creating-an-led-sprite-on-a-neopixel-ring-24-with-a-potentiometer/28835)
**Author:** [@THEDEADRATMAN](https://forum.makecode.com/u/THEDEADRATMAN)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2024, 4:40am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/creating-an-led-sprite-on-a-neopixel-ring-24-with-a-potentiometer/28835 "2024-05-20T04:40:19Z")
I just recently got a neopixel ring and have been experimenting what I can do to it with a potentiometer. Using the new pixel extension and CODO extension, I have been able to set brightness, colors, and manipulate the g… --- ## [Micro:bit Forum](https://forum.makecode.com/t/micro-bit-forum/28633)
**Author:** [@Timothy](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Timothy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2024, 10:38pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/micro-bit-forum/28633 "2024-05-17T22:38:20Z")
This is a space for people to post what they are getting up to. --- ## [Urgent MicroBit help, sensors and all leds connected with power connected as well but nothing is working ](https://forum.makecode.com/t/urgent-microbit-help-sensors-and-all-leds-connected-with-power-connected-as-well-but-nothing-is-working/28788)
**Author:** [@Amclaff](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Amclaff)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2024, 9:27pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/urgent-microbit-help-sensors-and-all-leds-connected-with-power-connected-as-well-but-nothing-is-working/28788 "2024-05-16T21:27:44Z")
My project consists of 12 leds each connected to a pin this is essentially a traffic light where if the sensor senses something above it it will have a pause and if it doesn’t it will automatically change the lights to b… [Previous page](https://forum.makecode.com/c/microbit/11.md?page=5) [Next page](https://forum.makecode.com/c/microbit/11.md?page=7)