# Introducing MicroCode - Visual coding for the micro:bit V2 **URL:** \ **Category:** Labs\ **Tags:** microcode\ **Created:** [October 8, 2022, 2:21am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/introducing-microcode-visual-coding-for-the-micro-bit-v2/15760 "2022-10-08T02:21:34Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![MakeCode](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f475e1/32.png) [@MakeCode](https://forum.makecode.com/u/MakeCode)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2022, 2:21am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/introducing-microcode-visual-coding-for-the-micro-bit-v2/15760/1 "2022-10-08T02:21:34Z")
### MicroCode **[MicroCode](https://aka.ms/m9)** is a simple, icon-based, visual code editor for the micro:bit V2. The goal of MicroCode is to make it so simple to code a micro:bit, you could almost do it by accident. MicroCode lowers the barrier of entry in several important ways: - **Purely visual language**. Coding is done by placing icons on trays to build rules in the form of “WHEN _this_ - DO _that_”. - **Continuous deployment**. As you edit your code, the changes are streamed to your connected micro:bit in real-time. No copying of hex files or clicking a download button. - **No PC required**. Kids can program the micro:bit directly using an Arcade Shield accessory ([like this one from KittenBot](https://www.kittenbot.cc/products/newbit-arcade-shield)). - **Accessibility**. The MicroCode editor was designed for use with accessibility systems like [NVDA Screen Reader](https://www.nvaccess.org/) and [Hitch 2 Switch Box](https://www.especialneeds.com/shop/assistive-technology/switches/hitch-2.html). - **Designed for K-3**. MicroCode makes it easy for anyone to create an interesting micro:bit program with just a few button clicks. It encourages trial and error. It doesn’t require skill in reading or writing. It doesn’t require dexterity with a mouse or familiarity with a keyboard. These features make MicroCode more accessible to younger learners, and consequently to more people of all ages and abilities. Please give it a try, and let us know what you think! **MicroCode editor** : [https://aka.ms/m9](https://aka.ms/m9) **User Guide** : [https://microsoft.github.io/microcode/docs/manual](https://microsoft.github.io/microcode/docs/manual) **GitHub** : [https://github.com/microsoft/microcode](https://github.com/microsoft/microcode) ![microcode-anim](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/uploads/makecode/original/2X/1/1472c904ed248459f1ab1dd83933cb7f9e902b55.gif) ![microcode-shield-1](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/uploads/makecode/original/2X/c/c4e71a88cd80647f899dbcef6f9c2a2ee9fe2c42.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![isoffline](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.makecode.com/isoffline/32/8791_2.png) [@isoffline](https://forum.makecode.com/u/isoffline)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2022, 6:19am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/introducing-microcode-visual-coding-for-the-micro-bit-v2/15760/2 "2022-10-09T06:19:38Z")
BROO HOW DID YOU DO THIS (had to put this) ---
**Author:** ![peli](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.makecode.com/peli/32/12_2.png) [@peli](https://forum.makecode.com/u/peli)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2022, 6:14pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/introducing-microcode-visual-coding-for-the-micro-bit-v2/15760/3 "2022-10-10T18:14:35Z")
Just another little Arcade program… ---
**Author:** ![SmashFangameMaker](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.makecode.com/smashfangamemaker/32/6868_2.png) [@SmashFangameMaker](https://forum.makecode.com/u/SmashFangameMaker)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2022, 6:54pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/introducing-microcode-visual-coding-for-the-micro-bit-v2/15760/4 "2022-10-10T18:54:35Z")
Yeah, another arcade program? That’s totally TypeScript! I can’t believe that you guys made this using Arcade! ---
**Author:** ![peli](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.makecode.com/peli/32/12_2.png) [@peli](https://forum.makecode.com/u/peli)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2022, 4:59am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/introducing-microcode-visual-coding-for-the-micro-bit-v2/15760/5 "2022-10-11T04:59:15Z")
The user interface, compiler an assembler in typescript; the Jacscript virtual machine and Jacdac stack is in C. ---
**Author:** ![jackal](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.makecode.com/jackal/32/19506_2.png) [@jackal](https://forum.makecode.com/u/jackal)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2022, 5:49am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/introducing-microcode-visual-coding-for-the-micro-bit-v2/15760/6 "2022-10-11T05:49:29Z")
poggerrrrsssssss ---
**Author:** ![isoffline](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.makecode.com/isoffline/32/8791_2.png) [@isoffline](https://forum.makecode.com/u/isoffline)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2022, 6:02am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/introducing-microcode-visual-coding-for-the-micro-bit-v2/15760/7 "2022-10-11T06:02:02Z")
BUT IT WORKS WITH TOUCH SCREEN THo ---
**Author:** ![danger\_kitty](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.makecode.com/danger_kitty/32/32006_2.png) [@danger\_kitty](https://forum.makecode.com/u/danger_kitty)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2022, 6:06am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/introducing-microcode-visual-coding-for-the-micro-bit-v2/15760/8 "2022-10-11T06:06:59Z")
Yeah I could make something like that if I wanted and had the motivation to actually do it. Makecode has it’s limits and yes it is easier to make some games than others but you can be very creative and make some really cool stuff like this. ---
**Author:** ![Sherbet\_cookie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a4c791/32.png) [@Sherbet\_cookie](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Sherbet_cookie)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2023, 9:17pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/introducing-microcode-visual-coding-for-the-micro-bit-v2/15760/9 "2023-10-17T21:17:48Z")
interesting