# micro:bit **URL:** https://forum.makecode.com/c/microbit/11.md?page=8 [Latest](https://forum.makecode.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.makecode.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.makecode.com/tags.md) **Page:** 9 --- ## [Editor extension](https://forum.makecode.com/t/editor-extension/27384)
**Author:** [@pythom](https://forum.makecode.com/u/pythom)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 29, 2024, 5:51pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/editor-extension/27384 "2024-02-29T17:51:11Z")
Hi, I’m making an extension where you could configure blocks using a button in the namespace, but when I click the button I get a Sorry, this extensionis not allowed error. file pxt.json: { "name": "imageio", … --- ## [Microbit ignoring radio message when in "while" loop](https://forum.makecode.com/t/microbit-ignoring-radio-message-when-in-while-loop/5100)
**Author:** [@Wolfman2004](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Wolfman2004)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2024, 9:49pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/microbit-ignoring-radio-message-when-in-while-loop/5100 "2024-02-27T21:49:52Z")
Hi. I have a program where one microbit board is blinking (dim up / down) some neopixel led’s. It should leave the “while” loop when its radio module receives a certain message, thus setting the “Rx\_side\_valg” to eigher … --- ## [Disabling all the code](https://forum.makecode.com/t/disabling-all-the-code/27178)
**Author:** [@Muqianji](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Muqianji)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2024, 1:02am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/disabling-all-the-code/27178 "2024-02-24T01:02:15Z")
Is there any possible way to create or find an extension that allows me to stop all code from running unless a certain requirement is met? If yes please do tell me :smiley: --- ## [Drop game](https://forum.makecode.com/t/drop-game/27209)
**Author:** [@Xc98](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Xc98)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2024, 11:58pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/drop-game/27209 "2024-02-23T23:58:46Z")
--- ## [Meowbit stuck on duck screen](https://forum.makecode.com/t/meowbit-stuck-on-duck-screen/27108)
**Author:** [@wwwang](https://forum.makecode.com/u/wwwang)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2024, 5:37pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/meowbit-stuck-on-duck-screen/27108 "2024-02-22T17:37:59Z")
Hi, I got my meowbit recently. Now I’m trying to upload a game to the device, but nothing really works. It always shows the duck screen as below: --- ## [2048 for the microbit](https://forum.makecode.com/t/2048-for-the-microbit/26737)
**Author:** [@Xc98](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Xc98)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2024, 9:24pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/2048-for-the-microbit/26737 "2024-02-08T21:24:45Z")
This is a clone of 2048 for the microbit V2, but because you can differentiate about 7 different brightnesses (1, 20, 50, 100, 150, 200, 255), you could call it “128” Press A to move left, B - right, LOGO - up, Pin 2 … --- ## [Have you seen the New microbit kit on Kickstarter?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/have-you-seen-the-new-microbit-kit-on-kickstarter/26562)
**Author:** [@Robotistan](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Robotistan)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2024, 12:16am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/have-you-seen-the-new-microbit-kit-on-kickstarter/26562 "2024-02-06T00:16:04Z")
The most advanced microbit kit I have ever seen. I think you can give it a chance: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/robotistan/picobricks-for-micro-bit-your-programmable-stem-playground?ref=3q7tof --- ## [how do I get to read the code behind Music.whatever ?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-do-i-get-to-read-the-code-behind-music-whatever/26565)
**Author:** [@nobodyistangara](https://forum.makecode.com/u/nobodyistangara)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2024, 1:15am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-do-i-get-to-read-the-code-behind-music-whatever/26565 "2024-02-03T01:15:33Z")
Hi, I am new in micro:bit. While playing with the plug in for the music. I was keen to see how the music.power-up or music.whatever built in library there is but I just can’t find the code library. I hope someone can … --- ## [Rotate servo motor in anticlockwise direction](https://forum.makecode.com/t/rotate-servo-motor-in-anticlockwise-direction/26523)
**Author:** [@a\_second\_person](https://forum.makecode.com/u/a_second_person)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2024, 10:22pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/rotate-servo-motor-in-anticlockwise-direction/26523 "2024-02-01T22:22:22Z")
Hello :). I need some help in makecode so i can rotate an MG995 servo motor in anticlockwise direction and also to make it stop when it is done turning --- ## [Urgent Microbit Help, Motor and External Button connected to Kritonik board not working](https://forum.makecode.com/t/urgent-microbit-help-motor-and-external-button-connected-to-kritonik-board-not-working/26289)
**Author:** [@Lena](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Lena)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2024, 7:53pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/urgent-microbit-help-motor-and-external-button-connected-to-kritonik-board-not-working/26289 "2024-01-30T19:53:07Z")
My project consists of a motor which should move forward for a few seconds, then reverse for a few seconds, at the input of an external button. Below are pictures of my code, and my wiring. It is not working at all, th… --- ## [Block that says "if the sound is between 80 and 120"](https://forum.makecode.com/t/block-that-says-if-the-sound-is-between-80-and-120/26018)
**Author:** [@Kermit](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Kermit)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2024, 5:57pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/block-that-says-if-the-sound-is-between-80-and-120/26018 "2024-01-26T17:57:40Z")
Hello! I need a block that says “if the sound is between 80 i 120”. What block do I need? Thank you so much! --- ## [error 090](https://forum.makecode.com/t/error-090/26298)
**Author:** [@Plz\_Help\_Me](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Plz_Help_Me)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2024, 6:15am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/error-090/26298 "2024-01-24T06:15:03Z")
i’m trying to make servos move with my hummingbird-bit by clicking a or b with my micro-bit but all i get back is an error 090 message. here is the code i made. Thank you in advance for reading and helping Btw i works wh… --- ## [Help with tutorial: Create a scissors sound](https://forum.makecode.com/t/help-with-tutorial-create-a-scissors-sound/26274)
**Author:** [@Trismegistus](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Trismegistus)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2024, 12:16am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/help-with-tutorial-create-a-scissors-sound/26274 "2024-01-23T00:16:21Z")
In the Rock Paper Scissors tutorial we are asked to “create a scissors sound” to play in a play sound block. How do we do this? Or do we just create a sound wave with the “play sound” block parameters? --- ## [Are microbit and tablets friends?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/are-microbit-and-tablets-friends/17696)
**Author:** [@Shahar](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Shahar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2023, 4:54pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/are-microbit-and-tablets-friends/17696 "2023-02-01T16:54:20Z")
Hello everyone, I have been teaching with Micro Bit for a while now and want to transfer the form of learning to tablets. I have encountering connection and download problems with the tablet, can anyone tell me about di… --- ## [Microbit LED's won't turn on with my code, or if statement dosen't work as needed](https://forum.makecode.com/t/microbit-leds-wont-turn-on-with-my-code-or-if-statement-dosent-work-as-needed/26121)
**Author:** [@ExternalWRD](https://forum.makecode.com/u/ExternalWRD)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2024, 9:13pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/microbit-leds-wont-turn-on-with-my-code-or-if-statement-dosent-work-as-needed/26121 "2024-01-19T21:13:09Z")
My code wont work. I’m trying to make it so that how big of a light level will display on the led. The smallest value is \[0,0\] in the leds, so when there is no light I want the \[0,0\] led to show up, then it goes up progr… --- ## [DIY Capacitive analog sensor to measure water depth](https://forum.makecode.com/t/diy-capacitive-analog-sensor-to-measure-water-depth/26070)
**Author:** [@KathyC](https://forum.makecode.com/u/KathyC)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2024, 9:59pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/diy-capacitive-analog-sensor-to-measure-water-depth/26070 "2024-01-17T21:59:48Z")
Hi! I am a freelance writer who develops micro:bit MakeCode projects for adult and student beginners. I am trying to replicate a user-designed DIY capacitive water level sensor I found online but the code is not working … --- ## [How to send more than 3 radio signals](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-to-send-more-than-3-radio-signals/26052)
**Author:** [@MicroBitCoder](https://forum.makecode.com/u/MicroBitCoder)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2024, 9:43pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-to-send-more-than-3-radio-signals/26052 "2024-01-17T21:43:30Z")
How do i send more than 3 radio signals becuase there is only "Number “String+ Value” and “String” --- ## [Sim error: calling non-function at inline (line 102)](https://forum.makecode.com/t/sim-error-calling-non-function-at-inline-line-102/26025)
**Author:** [@ole](https://forum.makecode.com/u/ole)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2024, 7:04pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/sim-error-calling-non-function-at-inline-line-102/26025 "2024-01-17T19:04:33Z")
Hi! This code returns an error when run inside of a function. Whatever i do i cannot seem to fix it. Maybe someone out there knows? The code has to be run inside of a function, and runs fine if the function is removed. w… --- ## [adding cpp file in makecode](https://forum.makecode.com/t/adding-cpp-file-in-makecode/26061)
**Author:** [@pythom](https://forum.makecode.com/u/pythom)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2024, 6:31pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/adding-cpp-file-in-makecode/26061 "2024-01-17T18:31:19Z")
Please, don’t know how to add cpp file to MakeCode? When I add a file and enter the name custom.cpp, the name is changed to custom.cpp.ts. --- ## [Bluetooth download](https://forum.makecode.com/t/bluetooth-download/26060)
**Author:** [@robotosaurus](https://forum.makecode.com/u/robotosaurus)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2024, 6:29pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/bluetooth-download/26060 "2024-01-17T18:29:05Z")
I’m try to download to my Micro:bit though Bluetooth and the moment I set my Micro:bit into Bluetooth download mode it shows a X. Any ideas? --- ## [Example of WebUSB being used by Browser Based App to communicate with a Microbit](https://forum.makecode.com/t/example-of-webusb-being-used-by-browser-based-app-to-communicate-with-a-microbit/25808)
**Author:** [@broadside](https://forum.makecode.com/u/broadside)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2024, 6:10pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/example-of-webusb-being-used-by-browser-based-app-to-communicate-with-a-microbit/25808 "2024-01-17T18:10:47Z")
Our STEM club has a couple of projects in mind that required a Browser based App (HTML/javascript etc) to communicate serially with a Microbit. Microbit help/support suggests using webUSB as a channel - using (I assume)… --- ## [Problem with LCD 1IN8 Display - Program too big](https://forum.makecode.com/t/problem-with-lcd-1in8-display-program-too-big/18685)
**Author:** [@SebDan](https://forum.makecode.com/u/SebDan)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2024, 7:11pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/problem-with-lcd-1in8-display-program-too-big/18685 "2024-01-05T19:11:32Z")
Hello, i am trying to use this LCD 1IN8 Display (from WAVESHARE onlinestore) there is an extension for de Makecode online microbit but when i try to just display some numbers and circles i get a “Program too big” error … --- ## [Newbie help needed with basic breadboard](https://forum.makecode.com/t/newbie-help-needed-with-basic-breadboard/25614)
**Author:** [@nickholl](https://forum.makecode.com/u/nickholl)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2024, 7:11pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/newbie-help-needed-with-basic-breadboard/25614 "2024-01-05T19:11:27Z")
Hi Total newbie here :). I bought a microbit for my 9yo son and am now in the situation where I need to help him and know next to nothing about electronics :man\_facepalming: We’ve got this set (ELECFREAKS microbit Sta… --- ## [Catch! - The unpredictable catch-the-falling-objects game!](https://forum.makecode.com/t/catch-the-unpredictable-catch-the-falling-objects-game/25570)
**Author:** [@TheRadarBlip](https://forum.makecode.com/u/TheRadarBlip)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2024, 7:00pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/catch-the-unpredictable-catch-the-falling-objects-game/25570 "2024-01-02T19:00:07Z")
This game really requires some skill. If you want to play this, you’ll need a 128x64 I2C OLED screen. Let me know if you find any glitches or anything like that. TrueMeow1995 is my Xbox username, by the way, I just made … --- ## [Microbit speedometer](https://forum.makecode.com/t/microbit-speedometer/18245)
**Author:** [@MK97-2007](https://forum.makecode.com/u/MK97-2007)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2024, 7:17pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/microbit-speedometer/18245 "2024-01-02T19:17:00Z")
Hello I am using my microbic V2 to control a vehicle. I need to measure the speed of the vehicle. I know there is no GPS, but I can use the accelerometer to get approximate speed. But I don’t know how. I looked up on th… --- ## [I need a music composer like the one in makecode arcade in makecode micro:bit](https://forum.makecode.com/t/i-need-a-music-composer-like-the-one-in-makecode-arcade-in-makecode-micro-bit/22826)
**Author:** [@urassari](https://forum.makecode.com/u/urassari)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2024, 7:06pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/i-need-a-music-composer-like-the-one-in-makecode-arcade-in-makecode-micro-bit/22826 "2024-01-02T19:06:00Z")
Title says it all. --- ## [I2C between a esp32 and a Micro:bit](https://forum.makecode.com/t/i2c-between-a-esp32-and-a-micro-bit/19963)
**Author:** [@mitsuperboy](https://forum.makecode.com/u/mitsuperboy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2024, 5:51pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/i2c-between-a-esp32-and-a-micro-bit/19963 "2024-01-02T17:51:28Z")
Hi I’m not a programmer and want to use an esp32 with ESPALEXA and NTP clock. Then I would like to talk backwards and forwards with a Micro:bit using I2C. So that I can use makecode or microblocks on the Micro:bit to ta… --- ## [Makecode problem please help](https://forum.makecode.com/t/makecode-problem-please-help/24617)
**Author:** [@MrFireHyper](https://forum.makecode.com/u/MrFireHyper)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2023, 5:15pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/makecode-problem-please-help/24617 "2023-11-30T17:15:18Z")
I have this code here https://makecode.microbit.org/S67355-31276-04851-96966 and it keeps showing 0 on forever before it shows its number and i have no clue how to fix it, Im using a microbit with the bbc inventors kit… --- ## [Serial write garbled on Terminal program but OK on in-built Serial viewer](https://forum.makecode.com/t/serial-write-garbled-on-terminal-program-but-ok-on-in-built-serial-viewer/24541)
**Author:** [@pmulvey](https://forum.makecode.com/u/pmulvey)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2023, 5:14pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/serial-write-garbled-on-terminal-program-but-ok-on-in-built-serial-viewer/24541 "2023-11-30T17:14:26Z")
My Serial writes are garbled when sent out to TeraTerm terminal program but Ok when viewed on the Serial monitor. Characters get dropped. This is quite useless as I want my class to receive the data in Python on the PC. … --- ## [Rename/Delete option for kinds in micro:bit editor](https://forum.makecode.com/t/rename-delete-option-for-kinds-in-micro-bit-editor/24571)
**Author:** [@romanrguez192](https://forum.makecode.com/u/romanrguez192)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2023, 6:38pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/rename-delete-option-for-kinds-in-micro-bit-editor/24571 "2023-11-27T18:38:35Z")
I recently discovered the concept of Kinds in the Arcade editor, which seem very similar to dynamic Enums, and I noticed they have the nice option of renaming and deleting the user-created Kinds. I tried to use the same … [Previous page](https://forum.makecode.com/c/microbit/11.md?page=7) [Next page](https://forum.makecode.com/c/microbit/11.md?page=9)