Code Club - download code to the micro:bit
If you have a micro:bit at home you can create your code on the website:
https://makecode.microbit.org/
When your code is ready you need to download it to the micro:bit. This can be the tricky bit! Here's some animations to show you how
- Plug your micro:bit into your computer with a USB cable. Some USB cables are charging cables only. You need a data cable, like the one that comes with an android phone.
- Select Download
- In Chrome the file will go to your Downloads folder. Go to your Downloads folder and drag your file onto the micro:bit
- In Internet Explorer it will ask you where to save your file to. Select "Save As" then select the micro:bit
- In Chrome the file will go to your Downloads folder. Go to your Downloads folder and drag your file onto the micro:bit