# micro:bit extensions

**URL:** https://forum.makecode.com/c/microbit/microbit-extensions/21.md?page=1

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## [Rename/Delete option for kinds in micro:bit editor](https://forum.makecode.com/t/rename-delete-option-for-kinds-in-micro-bit-editor/24571)

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**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")

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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 …

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## [Developing Array.map and Array.filter Functions with MakeCode Blocks](https://forum.makecode.com/t/developing-array-map-and-array-filter-functions-with-makecode-blocks/24410)

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**Author:** [@romanrguez192](https://forum.makecode.com/u/romanrguez192)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 20, 2023, 6:34pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/developing-array-map-and-array-filter-functions-with-makecode-blocks/24410 "2023-11-20T18:34:45Z")

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Hello MakeCode Community, I am working on a project where I want to implement functionality similar to JavaScript’s Array.map and Array.filter methods using MakeCode blocks. I have some experience with MakeCode but am f…

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## [OLED extension with 7-segment and paint feature](https://forum.makecode.com/t/oled-extension-with-7-segment-and-paint-feature/8038)

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**Author:** [@MKleinSB](https://forum.makecode.com/u/MKleinSB)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2023, 5:19pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/oled-extension-with-7-segment-and-paint-feature/8038 "2023-11-07T17:19:25Z")

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Extended the Kitronik View extension to easily paint pictures and to have an easy 7-segment display!

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## [MakeCode on GitHub Organization: GitHub rate limit exceeded error](https://forum.makecode.com/t/makecode-on-github-organization-github-rate-limit-exceeded-error/14446)

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**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")

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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…

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## [Programatically load typescript/blocks code into editor](https://forum.makecode.com/t/programatically-load-typescript-blocks-code-into-editor/20511)

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**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")

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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…

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## [Maqueen extensions](https://forum.makecode.com/t/maqueen-extensions/18365)

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**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")

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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…

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## [Pull CPP files (Online makecode.microbit.org)](https://forum.makecode.com/t/pull-cpp-files-online-makecode-microbit-org/19532)

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**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")

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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…

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## [Controlling a TB6600 Microstep Driver using a Microbit](https://forum.makecode.com/t/controlling-a-tb6600-microstep-driver-using-a-microbit/19793)

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**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")

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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 …

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## [Beta extension: Audio Recording](https://forum.makecode.com/t/beta-extension-audio-recording/19092)

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**Author:** [@elephant\_beard227](https://forum.makecode.com/u/elephant_beard227)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 15, 2023, 1:54am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/beta-extension-audio-recording/19092 "2023-04-15T01:54:33Z")

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I am trying hard to use the audio recording extension newly added to the beta micro:bit editor, and it gives me an error saying “Program error: e.fn is not a function”. 1. What does “e.fn” mean, and 2. How do I get my pr…

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## [Is this so difficult to find a solution to read from thingspeak](https://forum.makecode.com/t/is-this-so-difficult-to-find-a-solution-to-read-from-thingspeak/18666)

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**Author:** [@naim514](https://forum.makecode.com/u/naim514)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 21, 2023, 5:08pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/is-this-so-difficult-to-find-a-solution-to-read-from-thingspeak/18666 "2023-03-21T17:08:45Z")

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hi all ,i want just to know:Is this so difficult to find a solution to read feeds from thingspeak using iot bit? best regards

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## [engineers makecode contact](https://forum.makecode.com/t/engineers-makecode-contact/18657)

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**Author:** [@naim514](https://forum.makecode.com/u/naim514)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 20, 2023, 5:54pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/engineers-makecode-contact/18657 "2023-03-20T17:54:16Z")

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hi please i want to contact engineers who created esp8266\_thingspeak extension or iot\_environnment extension to ask them why you don´t make reading blocks from thingspeak, and can you help me to improve my custom extens…

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## [is it possible to read thingspeak feeds by iotbit](https://forum.makecode.com/t/is-it-possible-to-read-thingspeak-feeds-by-iotbit/18640)

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**Author:** [@naim514](https://forum.makecode.com/u/naim514)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 20, 2023, 5:05pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/is-it-possible-to-read-thingspeak-feeds-by-iotbit/18640 "2023-03-20T17:05:19Z")

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hi all is it possible to read feeds from thingspeak by iot bit i do my best with my custom extension but no success who want to be my collaborator on github can contact me to invit him thx in advance

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## [custom extension to read from thingspeak](https://forum.makecode.com/t/custom-extension-to-read-from-thingspeak/18492)

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**Author:** [@naim514](https://forum.makecode.com/u/naim514)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2023, 1:36am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/custom-extension-to-read-from-thingspeak/18492 "2023-03-18T01:36:42Z")

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hi all i share you my makecode custom extension to read data channel field from thingspeak,and i give you license to change my software .i’m eager to find a solution to read from thingspeak by my iot bit 1.6 help please…

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## [read from thingspeak](https://forum.makecode.com/t/read-from-thingspeak/18490)

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**Author:** [@naim514](https://forum.makecode.com/u/naim514)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 17, 2023, 4:30pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/read-from-thingspeak/18490 "2023-03-17T16:30:07Z")

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hi all who help me to read data from thingspeak channel using iot bit 1.6 i do my best to create custom extension but i don´t succeed to read.i share you the link of makecode custom extension i´m eager to find a soluti…

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## [Extension Conflict?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/extension-conflict/8923)

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**Author:** [@frank\_schmidt](https://forum.makecode.com/u/frank_schmidt)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 14, 2022, 8:02pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/extension-conflict/8923 "2022-12-14T20:02:43Z")

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Does anyone know why there is a conflict between “Bluetooth” extension in MakeCode for Microbit and the 51 bit Colorbit extension for the LED array ? I would like to use both but one extension requires the removal of t…

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## [Dell Chromebook 3100 - Scratch and Bluetooth with Microbit](https://forum.makecode.com/t/dell-chromebook-3100-scratch-and-bluetooth-with-microbit/16635)

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**Author:** [@alextin](https://forum.makecode.com/u/alextin)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 28, 2022, 5:23pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/dell-chromebook-3100-scratch-and-bluetooth-with-microbit/16635 "2022-11-28T17:23:02Z")

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For some reason the Scratch app installed on the Dell 3100 Chromebook just would not pick up the Microbit through bluetooth connection. It worked on other older Chromebook. I can’t be the anyone who’s having such issue.…

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## [microbit read data from the net](https://forum.makecode.com/t/microbit-read-data-from-the-net/15825)

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**Author:** [@naim514](https://forum.makecode.com/u/naim514)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 12, 2022, 5:03pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/microbit-read-data-from-the-net/15825 "2022-10-12T17:03:54Z")

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hi please i want to read data from thingspeak or other platfom mqtt for exp using microbit and makecode but i don´t succeed can you help me thx in advance

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## [Micro:bit and external color sensor?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/micro-bit-and-external-color-sensor/15370)

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**Author:** [@mathpun](https://forum.makecode.com/u/mathpun)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 19, 2022, 4:01pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/micro-bit-and-external-color-sensor/15370 "2022-09-19T16:01:26Z")

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Hello! I am trying to connect an external color sensor (https://www.adafruit.com/product/1356 ) to the micro:bit V2 using makecode. It needs to be an external sensor for my project. I think I need an extension in makeco…

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## [Wait Until blocks](https://forum.makecode.com/t/wait-until-blocks/14847)

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**Author:** [@CuteMrMerp](https://forum.makecode.com/u/CuteMrMerp)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 9, 2022, 11:31pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/wait-until-blocks/14847 "2022-08-09T23:31:27Z")

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Hello I just wanted to share a little extention I made Here’s the link: https://github.com/CuteMrMerp/button\_held This extention adds a block called check if \[button\] is held for \[ms\] Put it in an if block and it wil…

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## [How I can I fix the problem of program too big \_\_Bytes](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-i-can-i-fix-the-problem-of-program-too-big-bytes/14248)

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**Author:** [@blaxnail6452](https://forum.makecode.com/u/blaxnail6452)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 29, 2022, 10:23pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-i-can-i-fix-the-problem-of-program-too-big-bytes/14248 "2022-06-29T22:23:57Z")

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Hello, I’m trying to write a complex program on Makecode Blocks. I noticed my program used to download successfully until last Tuesday. The program can run on the simulator, but when I tried to download it, it failed. …

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## [Help with coding using VL53L0X V2 laser ToF on microbit](https://forum.makecode.com/t/help-with-coding-using-vl53l0x-v2-laser-tof-on-microbit/4252)

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**Author:** [@pyc](https://forum.makecode.com/u/pyc)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 21, 2022, 5:01pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/help-with-coding-using-vl53l0x-v2-laser-tof-on-microbit/4252 "2022-06-21T17:01:05Z")

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Hi guys! I’m working on using VL53L0X V2 laser ToF on the Microbit to measure distance. But I don’t know how to get it working. references I’ve found were mostly on Arduino boards. Could anyone help me out please?

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## [I can't connect my microbit to app (appinventor)](https://forum.makecode.com/t/i-cant-connect-my-microbit-to-app-appinventor/13978)

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**Author:** [@Rodertech](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Rodertech)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 6, 2022, 5:18pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/i-cant-connect-my-microbit-to-app-appinventor/13978 "2022-06-06T17:18:50Z")

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Hi, Last year I designed a domotic house (project at school) and used it with an app that we had developed with appinventor. There was no microbit-app connection problem. This course we are trying to do the same, I make…

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## [Custom block with Javascript](https://forum.makecode.com/t/custom-block-with-javascript/13876)

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**Author:** [@Maciek21](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Maciek21)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 2, 2022, 4:06pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/custom-block-with-javascript/13876 "2022-06-02T16:06:49Z")

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Hi guys! I am writing, because I have one question: Is it possible to create a logic custom block like “if”? I know that there are already logic block in Makecode, but I would like to create my own logic blocks like “i…

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## [Is it possible to see ALL the generated code in MakeCode?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/is-it-possible-to-see-all-the-generated-code-in-makecode/13400)

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**Author:** [@jharris1993](https://forum.makecode.com/u/jharris1993)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 2, 2022, 4:50pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/is-it-possible-to-see-all-the-generated-code-in-makecode/13400 "2022-05-02T16:50:28Z")

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Greetings! I am trying to learn, and implement, certain things within MakeCode, specifically for the micro:bit, but eventually for other platforms, like the Adafruit CLUE and such like. I have two main issues that this…

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## [MaqueenPlus with Micro:bit V2 and BlocklyTalky](https://forum.makecode.com/t/maqueenplus-with-micro-bit-v2-and-blocklytalky/13189)

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**Author:** [@Maciek21](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Maciek21)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 21, 2022, 4:38pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/maqueenplus-with-micro-bit-v2-and-blocklytalky/13189 "2022-04-21T16:38:00Z")

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Hi guys! I am writing tou you, because I have a problem. I would like to create an app in App Inventor for controling my MaqueenPlus robot with micro:bit V2. I did create an app so far using BlocklyTalky for communicati…

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## [MakeCode Search Extension not Recommended ](https://forum.makecode.com/t/makecode-search-extension-not-recommended/12689)

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**Author:** [@frank\_schmidt](https://forum.makecode.com/u/frank_schmidt)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 14, 2022, 4:18pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/makecode-search-extension-not-recommended/12689 "2022-03-14T16:18:47Z")

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This is why I recommend our students DO NOT use the MakeCode Microbit search box for an extension: No matter how accurate the search terms are, MakeCode system cannot find that extension. I recommend Google search in ano…

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## [Traffic light blocks](https://forum.makecode.com/t/traffic-light-blocks/10429)

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**Author:** [@MKleinSB](https://forum.makecode.com/u/MKleinSB)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 15, 2021, 9:04pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/traffic-light-blocks/10429 "2021-10-15T21:04:58Z")

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I made an extension for traffic lights with custom color pickers. Feel free to use the code! Have fun Michael

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## [Creating an multi handler function in an extension](https://forum.makecode.com/t/creating-an-multi-handler-function-in-an-extension/10041)

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**Author:** [@Ronzi](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Ronzi)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 17, 2021, 6:17pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/creating-an-multi-handler-function-in-an-extension/10041 "2021-09-17T18:17:52Z")

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Hello everyone, I am trying to create a new block using an extension. I want the block to handle more the one handler, an example for it can be the if+else block in the logic section. \*At first I need it to handle only …

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## [Extension Microbit to Node MCU?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/extension-microbit-to-node-mcu/9961)

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**Author:** [@frank\_schmidt](https://forum.makecode.com/u/frank_schmidt)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 10, 2021, 12:29am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/extension-microbit-to-node-mcu/9961 "2021-09-10T00:29:48Z")

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Has anyone used this extension ? I am trying it and failing and now have several questions: Thanks

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## [Commande IR](https://forum.makecode.com/t/commande-ir/7491)

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**Author:** [@Ahmednabli](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Ahmednabli)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 19, 2021, 11:25pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/commande-ir/7491 "2021-04-19T23:25:43Z")

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Bonjour Comment faire pour utiliser mon commande IR, le lien d’extension (https://github.com/osoyoo/OSOYOO\_IR) ne marche pas. Merci

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