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.
I’ve owned my micro:bit (and this app) for about a year, and it is quite nice to flash files on the go. Some small pairing issues, but overall it works well.
Text string not working
NumbingNormalcy
When I try to make a text string on the app it always shows up with an extra letter at the start that I didn't type
Rubbish (polite)
Vianalky
Well it free but personally having to reset the device every 5 mins ( or less) and then without success was very very poor in my opinion. If there is an easier way to pair and then use the device with my iPad 10 I would love to see it. Personally to avoid stress I would suggest in its current for “Stay away”
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Melday27
This is super easy to use and I was coding my micro:bit in less than 3mins. Looking forward to doing some more coding on it!
Improved interface for Fetch MY_DATA.
Catalan and Dutch translations.
Maintenance and minor bug fixes.
Version 3.1.1
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
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Accessibility
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