micro:bit
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| Rating | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 11%95 | 4.11 | |
| United States | 10%89 | 3.29 | |
| United Kingdom | 7%64 | 3.58 | |
| Hong Kong | 7%64 | 3.36 | |
| Australia | 6%53 | 3.25 | |
| Japan | 5%41 | 3.02 | |
| Netherlands | 3%26 | 3.50 | |
| Saudi Arabia | 3%26 | 3.19 | |
| Singapore | 3%25 | 2.84 | |
| Canada | 3%24 | 3.25 | |
| South Korea | 3%24 | 1.92 | |
| Ireland | 3%23 | 2.26 | |
| Spain | 2%21 | 3.90 | |
| Thailand | 2%20 | 3.75 | |
| United Arab Emirates | 2%19 | 3.95 | |
| Denmark | 2%15 | 4.07 | |
| Malaysia | 2%15 | 3.40 | |
| Taiwan | 2%15 | 3.93 | |
| France | 2%14 | 4.07 | |
| Indonesia | 2%14 | 2.29 | |
| Germany | 1%12 | 3.42 | |
| Norway | 1%10 | 4.70 | |
| South Africa | 1%10 | 2.60 | |
| Mexico | 1%9 | 3.33 |
Description
The micro:bit app is the essential companion to the BBC micro:bit, the pocket sized programmable computer. The app allows you to flash any micro:bit hex file to your device, as well as including online access to the Microsoft MakeCode editor for simple block-based programming. When your program is ready, the app beams it to the micro:bit via Bluetooth wirelessly. Easy-to-follow screens lead you through the process of pairing your iPad (or iPhone) to the micro:bit and then transferring your program code.
Compared with previous versions, the micro:bit app Version 3.1 contains these additional features:
A simpler pairing and micro:bit discovery flow
The micro:bit V2 can be put into pairing mode by triple-tapping the reset button
Retrieval of the micro:bit data log files from off your micro:bit
Pair with any number of micro:bits
Choose which micro:bit is currently connected
Store HEX files in the app
Choose a HEX file for flashing
Export and delete HEX files
Import stored HEX files directly into JavaScript Blocks editor
Rapid download from JavaScript Blocks editor
Monitor data detected by micro:bit sensors
Use the range of micro:bit Bluetooth services in real time
Display messages on the micro:bit LEDs
Send control commands to the micro:bit buttons and pins
De-bug your program code while it is running in the micro:bit
Use a simulated gamepad to send commands to the micro:bit
View camera images ready for taking photos or video
As well as providing more flexible handling of your program scripts and HEX files, a major addition in Version 3 is the Monitor and Control page. This lets you observe real-time data from the micro:bit sensors, send messages directly to the LEDs and control the micro:bit buttons and pins from your iPad or iPhone. Monitor is ideal for exploiting Bluetooth services in real time, and for de-bugging your program code while it is running in the micro:bit.
The MakeCode code editor now requires iOS 13 or later.