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micro:bit
#1

Hi
I’m developing an extension with GitHub and would like some help.
I am new to developing extensions and want to know how to add a block that turns on a certain amount of LEDs.
If you use the following link, you can see what I already have.
https://github.com/dillonbarnes/microbit-screen-as-a-line
I’ve been using the BETA Deep Dive lessons on Mixer to help.

Please reply quickly.

#2

Here are the docs on custom blocks.

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#3

Looks like you got the gist of it. Do you already have a javascript function that turns on the led? Once you have it, you turn it into a block by adding the special comments.

#4

Do not add block definitions directly into main.ts as they will show up as grey blocks. Instead, follow the steps below to add a new file, custom.ts , and add all your blocks in that file.

What does it mean by ‘grey blocks’?

#7

Are they just blocks that are visible, but won’t do anything?

#8

I’m building on your project that you made in Mixer and trying to create my own blocks using what you said on the stream.
I haven’t really done much.

#9

I will do a deep dive on custom blocks in the stream.

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#10

Thanks!
I might not be able to watch live, but I’ll definitely watch it at some point in past streams.