MakeCode Tips

Writing and Testing Code

  • To make your code easy to test, write it with an on button A click block as input. When it works, move the code into a sensor block.

  • Add music or lights to indicate when each piece of code is running.

  • If you can’t figure out how to start coding something, look for similar programs you can copy. Find sample programs at https://makecode.adafruit.com.

Where to Look Up Information

  • Hover over the block to see a pop-up with information.

  • Click on the question mark at the top of the page to open the Help menu. Click on an option to open a sliding window. Clicking on a topic will open up more information. The options are:

  • Go directly to Adafruit MakeCode Reference.

Comments

  • Right-click on a block and choose the Comment option. This lets you leave notes to explain what you are doing, for yourself or others.

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How to See the Code on your CPX

  • From the Adafruit MakeCode home page, click on Import.

  • Choose Import File.

  • Go to the CPLAYBOOT drive on your computer and choose the CURRENT file.

  • It should open in the MakeCode editor.

Programming Servos

How to work with standard (positional) and continuous servos: https://makecode.adafruit.com/courses/maker/general/coding/servos

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