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Piano for micro:bit User Manual
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Click “Projects”, then “My stuff” and “New Project” to create a new project. Also, you can
import previous projects, or refer to other people's projects and examples;
On the left of micro:bit, there’s an analog display area. When the corresponding blocks are
placed in the building blocks area, its dynamic effects will be displayed in response to them.
In the middle of the selecting area there are some common building blocks packages.
Respectively, these are the basic functions, input, music, LED lights, Radio, loops, logic, variables,
and Math and Control. By combining them together it can be achieved any kind of interesting
effects. There are also more advanced control blocks further below. Thus, mastering the basic
building blocks will allow the student to explore deeper levels of control.
On the right side is the block programming operation area, you can see two options on the
top: Blocks and JavaScript. Click on “Blocks” to place blocks inside. Click on “JavaScript” to see
generated code. Little students not familiar with JavaScript should better use “Blocks”. By default,
in Blocks, you can place the blocks you need in the placement area. Let’s micro:bit display!
INSTALL A BUILDING BL OCK PACKAGE
After the most basic operations introduction is done, let’s get straight the point. What do
we need to do with our new piano module?
First click “Advanced” and scroll to the bottom to find and click “Add Package”.