The JavaScript Blocks Editor for micro:bit, powered by Microsoft MakeCode update @msmakecode @microbit_edu
The JavaScript Blocks Editor for micro:bit, powered by Microsoft MakeCode update (video)-
Amongst other things, the updated version has a new home page, enhanced blocks and floating point support.
All existing programs will continue to work in the updated editor, but if you would like more details about the changes, we’ve compiled this knowledge base article, and there’s more on the Microsoft blog.
As well as floating point, you will find:
The home page makes it easy to access recent projects, as well as the built-in tutorials with step-by-step instructions. If you are used to going straight to the editor, you can still do this at: https://makecode.microbit.org/#editor
The look-and-feel of the blocks have been updated to make programming easier on touch-enabled devices and to be more consistent with other block programming editors. Specific improvements include using shapes to distinguish data types, such as hexagons for Boolean values, and simplifying the customization of if-then-else statements.
In order to provide a smooth transition for classrooms, the previous version of the JavaScript Blocks editor (“v0”) will continue to be available for at least two years.
If you currently run MakeCode locally from source make sure to update your local branches and switch to ‘v1’ for the branch that v1 release work has been done on.
Adafruit publishes a wide range of writing and video content, including interviews and reporting on the maker market and the wider technology world. Our standards page is intended as a guide to best practices that Adafruit uses, as well as an outline of the ethical standards Adafruit aspires to. While Adafruit is not an independent journalistic institution, Adafruit strives to be a fair, informative, and positive voice within the community – check it out here: adafruit.com/editorialstandards
Stop breadboarding and soldering – start making immediately! Adafruit’s Circuit Playground is jam-packed with LEDs, sensors, buttons, alligator clip pads and more. Build projects with Circuit Playground in a few minutes with the drag-and-drop MakeCode programming site, learn computer science using the CS Discoveries class on code.org, jump into CircuitPython to learn Python and hardware together, TinyGO, or even use the Arduino IDE. Circuit Playground Express is the newest and best Circuit Playground board, with support for CircuitPython, MakeCode, and Arduino. It has a powerful processor, 10 NeoPixels, mini speaker, InfraRed receive and transmit, two buttons, a switch, 14 alligator clip pads, and lots of sensors: capacitive touch, IR proximity, temperature, light, motion and sound. A whole wide world of electronics and coding is waiting for you, and it fits in the palm of your hand.
Have an amazing project to share? The Electronics Show and Tell is every Wednesday at 7:30pm ET! To join, head over to YouTube and check out the show’s live chat and our Discord!
Python for Microcontrollers – Adafruit Daily — Python on Microcontrollers Newsletter: Diving into the Raspberry Pi RP2350, Python Survey Results and more! #CircuitPython #Python #micropython @ThePSF @Raspberry_Pi
EYE on NPI – Adafruit Daily — EYE on NPI Maxim’s Himalaya uSLIC Step-Down Power Module #EyeOnNPI @maximintegrated @digikey
