Getting Started

To setup your Micro:Bit, you will need these things:

1. A computer with a USB port and a web browser
2. A Micro:Bit
3. A USB cable
4. (For later) a battery pack

Next, just plug in the USB cable to your computer:

Then, visit the Micro:Bit MakeCode project website: https://makecode.microbit.org

First, click on the button in the upper-right to create an account.

To load your first program, click on the Import button:

In the import window, click on the middle box, “Import URL….”

Then, enter this URL:

https://github.com/League-Microbit/flashing-heart

You should see the Micro:Bit editor screen, with a very simple program.

Now, click on the purple “Download” button at the bottom of the screen, and follow the instructions for downloading the program to your Micro:Bit.

You should now see a flashing heart on your Micro:Bit:

Congratulations! You have created your first Micro:Bit program.

Let’s see if you can figure out how to change your flashing heart into a flashing smile and frown.