Note: This tutorial assumes you are familiar with MakeCode, the gato:bit (v2), and the micro:bit board.
If you have not previously used MakeCode, please check out the Quick Start Guide fro micro:bit.
If this is your first time using a micro:bit, please review our Getting Started with the micro:bit guide.
If this is your first time using the gato:bit (v2), please review our SparkFun gator:bit v2 Hookup Guide.
The easiest way to get started using the gator:UV is to use Microsoft MakeCode, a web-based block editor. This
tutorial assumes you are familiar with the with MakeCode, the gato:bit (v2), and the micro:bit development board. If
this is your first time check out this guides linked in the suggested reading section (above).
Installing Extensions
To get started with using MakeCode with the miccro:bit, head over to the MakeCode for micro:bit website by
Microsoft. Then, click the New Project button to start a new project and open the Editor. (*Yes, all you only need
to get start coding is a computer with internet access, an up-to-date web browser, and an available USB port!)
Click the New Project button to start a new project and open the Editor. Click on image to enlarge.
Once you have the editor up, click on the the Advanced block in the block library to reveal the drop down menu.
Click on the the Advanced block in the block library to reveal the drop down menu. Click on image to enlarge.
Finally, click on the Extensions block. This should bring up the extensions page. (*Alternatively, you could also
click on the extensions link from the settings menu.)
