Other Resources
Useful resources from the MicroBlocks team and others.
Reference
User Guide
English
Documents the MicroBlocks programming environment.
Blocks Reference
English
Documents all MicroBlocks built-in blocks, with many examples.
Libraries
English
Documents the most frequently used MicroBlocks libraries.
Board Guide
English
Recommended microcontroller boards supported by MicroBlocks.
Activities and Tutorials
Raspberry Pi Pico Lessons
Nederlands
Sequence of introductory through advanced tutorials on using MicroBlocks with the Raspberry Pi Pico.
Peter's MicroBlocks Cards
Nederlands
Nice set of activity cards from Peter Mathijssen.
Finch and MicroBlocks
English
How to use the Birdbrain Technologies Finch robot with Microblocks.
Hummingbird and MicroBlocks
English
How to use the Birdbrain Technologies Hummingbird craft robotics kit with Microblocks.
Cobie's MicroBlocks Cards
Nederlands
Nice set of activity cards from Cobie van de Ven.
Sensors in Action
English
Many examples of using sensors with the micro:bit from John Hegarty. Use the menu in top left corner to select pages.
Classroom STEAM with the ESP32
Castellano
Simple examples using an ESP32 with a breadboard and a few electronic components. Includes wiring diagrams and scripts.
Circuit Playground Express Ornament
English
Create a colorful holiday ornament with MicroBlocks and the Adafruit Circuit Playground Express.
Activity Cards from OKdo Classroom Kit
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.
Articles
Black Innovators and Inventors
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.
Low Cost Robotics Kit – Great for Girls
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.