Practical Examples
Blinking LED with button input
Temperature-sensor logging
Simple micro:bit game (rock-paper-scissors)
Animated display on LED matrix
Robotics control with multiple motors
Troubleshooting
Check hardware connections
Verify correct device selected in IDE
Use simulator to isolate issues
Ensure proper extension libraries are loaded
Restart browser or app if simulator crashes
Testing Guide
Use simulator extensively before deploying
Test events for correct triggering
Check variable values and logic
Iterate in small steps to avoid large bugs
Verify program behavior on actual hardware
Deployment Options
Download .hex file for micro:bit
Export to Circuit Playground Express
Use MakeCode Arcade for web-based games
Share projects via link or GitHub
Embed in educational workshops or curriculum
Tools Ecosystem
Web-based MakeCode IDE
Offline MakeCode apps
Hardware kits (micro:bit, Adafruit Circuit Playground, LEGO)
Extensions for sensors, displays, and motors
Community project gallery and examples
Integrations
Microcontroller hardware for hands-on projects
Classroom STEM kits
Third-party extensions for robotics or IoT
Simulation for offline testing
Export to GitHub or shareable hex files