micro:bit 4+

Micro:bit Educational Foundation

    • 3.1 • 68 Ratings
    • Free

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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.

What’s New

Version 3.1.0

• To create a more intuitive use of the app, the Home screen has been reordered and button descriptors have been updated.
• Terminology relating to Pairing mode and Flashing have also been updated.
• Using a simpler pairing and micro:bit discovery flow, the app automatically interacts with MakeCode to ensure that the Bluetooth link between the device and the micro:bit works seemlessly with minimal user interaction.
• The micro:bit V2 can be put into pairing mode by triple-tapping the reset button.
• A new option on the My Programs page allows recovery of MY_DATA files from the micro:bit after a data logging session.

Ratings and Reviews

3.1 out of 5
68 Ratings

68 Ratings

MrBoMax ,

Bro

Okay, once I opened the app up, I clicked create, the tried to log on to my account. I was using my google account. It said that Microsoft does not comply with googles “User secure browser” policy. (It for real had those symbols) it also didn’t bring me to the select google account screen. So idk why I can’t login to my account at all on my phone, but just fix this pls. I was okay with my computer signing up and logging in, so, idk.

Whitekj ,

Perfect! Given the limitations of the hardware ... Perfect!

Nice job! Well thought out. I’d just echo another reviewers comment from March about the directions for connectivity procedure could be tweaked - last step - hold down A and B buttons until 5x5 LED screen ...
Oh, and for those who criticized the app for needing to repeat process of BLE connectivity ... not the software developers issue. Ten minutes of internet research on hardware website would help you understand this. FAQ! FAQ! Minor inconvenience given the utility of the app and hardware. Engineering any product or idea always results in compromises. Understand this and you’ll have more reasonable expectations. Deep thought or common sense? Hmmmm

Eukota ,

Works Great But Read Instructions Carefully

Connectivity can be pretty complicated. When I got mine, I had to go download a new hex file with Bluetooth pairing enabled before I could do any pairing. Once that was done the pairing works great.

And the App has great tutorials that I can easily download. I’m impressed.

App Privacy

The developer, Micro:bit Educational Foundation, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy.

Data Not Linked to You

The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:

  • Other Data

Privacy practices may vary, for example, based on the features you use or your age. Learn More

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