micro:bit
Free
3.1.0for iPhone, iPad and more
6.1
68 Ratings
Micro:bit Educational Foundation
Developer
51.5 MB
Size
Aug 30, 2023
Update Date
Education
Category
4+
Age Rating
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About micro:bit
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.
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.
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What's New in the Latest Version 3.1.0
Last updated on Aug 30, 2023
Old Versions
• 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.
• 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.
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Version History
3.1.0
Aug 30, 2023
• 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.
• 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.
3.0.9
Aug 31, 2022
Japanese translation and minor fixes.
3.0.8
Feb 24, 2022
Minor fixes to accommodate changes in MakeCode and iOS 15 update.
QR reader facility added for MakeCode files.
QR reader facility added for MakeCode files.
3.0.7
Jul 8, 2021
Update for changes in MakeCode
Bug fixes
Bug fixes
3.0.6
Dec 4, 2020
Updated support for micro:bit V2.
3.0.5
Sep 21, 2020
Minor improvements and bug-fixes, recolouring the user interface, and support for the latest MakeCode release.
3.0.4
Mar 11, 2020
Minor improvements and bug-fixes for compatibility with iOS13.
3.0.3
Sep 27, 2019
Contains provision for Data Analysis: Data streaming from the micro:bit is available via Bluetooth and the MakeCode console (device). A new sample hex file is provided for demonstrating data streaming and the Help notes provide a full description of how to use this facility.
The app is available in the Croatian language, when this is selected as the default language.
The reporting of analytics is available as an option.
The app is available in the Croatian language, when this is selected as the default language.
The reporting of analytics is available as an option.
3.0.2
Nov 1, 2018
Uses webpage to communicate with MakeCode v(1).
Flash page: - Import file to MakeCode is available for all files (not just samples).
Faster flashing available when new project and resident project hex are created with the same version of MakeCode.
Sample files updated
Flash page: - Import file to MakeCode is available for all files (not just samples).
Faster flashing available when new project and resident project hex are created with the same version of MakeCode.
Sample files updated
3.0.1
Feb 14, 2018
Improved help notes.
Fix for pairing from iOS 11.
Fix for pairing from iOS 11.
3.0.0
Dec 18, 2017
This version now allows the pairing with multiple micro:bits and the storage and management of HEX files within the app.
‘Monitor & Control’ is a new facility for using Bluetooth services, allowing the monitoring of sensors and the direct transmission of messages to the LEDs and control commands to the output pins.
‘Monitor & Control’ is a new facility for using Bluetooth services, allowing the monitoring of sensors and the direct transmission of messages to the LEDs and control commands to the output pins.
2.0.3
Jun 5, 2017
Additional Help advice for flashing.
2.0.2
May 14, 2017
Updated navigation to code editors to reflect recent changes to PXT code editor and name change.
Updated Help notes.
Updated Help notes.
2.0.1
Mar 29, 2017
Improved support for the JavaScript Blocks (PXT) code editor.
Additional Help advice for Flashing.
Additional Help advice for Flashing.
2.0.0
Jan 25, 2017
This new version has been produced to remove BBC dependencies from the user interface and to update web links. The main functionality is unchanged.
1.0.0
Mar 31, 2016
micro:bit FAQ
Click here to learn how to download micro:bit in restricted country or region.
Check the following list to see the minimum requirements of micro:bit.
iPhone
Requires iOS 11.0 or later.
iPad
Requires iPadOS 11.0 or later.
iPod touch
Requires iOS 11.0 or later.
micro:bit supports English, Croatian, Japanese
