Other Resources

Useful resources from the MicroBlocks team and others.

Reference

User Guide
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English
Documents the MicroBlocks programming environment.
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Blocks Reference
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English
Documents all MicroBlocks built-in blocks, with many examples.
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Libraries
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English
Documents the most frequently used MicroBlocks libraries.
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Board Guide
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English
Recommended microcontroller boards supported by MicroBlocks.
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Activities and Tutorials

Raspberry Pi Pico Lessons
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Nederlands
Sequence of introductory through advanced tutorials on using MicroBlocks with the Raspberry Pi Pico.
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Peter's MicroBlocks Cards
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Nederlands
Nice set of activity cards from Peter Mathijssen.
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Finch and MicroBlocks
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English
How to use the Birdbrain Technologies Finch robot with Microblocks.
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Hummingbird and MicroBlocks
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English
How to use the Birdbrain Technologies Hummingbird craft robotics kit with Microblocks.
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Cobie's MicroBlocks Cards
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Nederlands
Nice set of activity cards from Cobie van de Ven.
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Sensors in Action
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English
Many examples of using sensors with the micro:bit from John Hegarty. Use the menu in top left corner to select pages.
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Classroom STEAM with the ESP32
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Castellano
Simple examples using an ESP32 with a breadboard and a few electronic components. Includes wiring diagrams and scripts.
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Circuit Playground Express Ornament
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English
Create a colorful holiday ornament with MicroBlocks and the Adafruit Circuit Playground Express.
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Activity Cards from OKdo Classroom Kit
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English
This set of ten cards was developed to go with the OKdo MicroBlocks micro:bit Classroom Pack but the cards can be used without the kit.
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Articles

Black Innovators and Inventors
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English
A list of inspiring African American inventors and innovators including the inventor of the modern traffic signal and one of the first doctors to perform a successful heart transplant.
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Low Cost Robotics Kit – Great for Girls
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English
Describes using MicroBlocks, the micro:bit, and a few additional components in creative robotics activities that can inspire and engage girls, as well as boys.
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