# BBC Micro:Bit **URL:** https://forums.pimoroni.com/c/support/microbit/19.md [Latest](https://forums.pimoroni.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.pimoroni.com/categories.md) --- ## [BBC Micro:Bit](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/bbc-micro-bit/2821)
**Author:** [@gadgetoid](https://forums.pimoroni.com/u/gadgetoid)\ **Replies:** 0
BBC Micro:Bit support and community is a little thin on the ground, so we thought we'd set up this forum to help us help you with your shiny new toy. A good place to get advanced info is the ARM mbed wiki page, here: h… --- ## [The visulisation of a Temperature with a raspbarry pi 4 and a automationhat](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/the-visulisation-of-a-temperature-with-a-raspbarry-pi-4-and-a-automationhat/24278)
**Author:** [@Wolfgang\_78](https://forums.pimoroni.com/u/Wolfgang_78)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2024, 11:57am UTC](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/the-visulisation-of-a-temperature-with-a-raspbarry-pi-4-and-a-automationhat/24278 "2024-02-26T11:57:28Z")
Hello, I have a Raspbarry pi4 with a automationhat from pimoroni. I want to see the temperature of the sensor (pt\_1000) on a website. So what kind of website do you prefer to use for this situation? I would be happy if … --- ## [I need help with this code from makecode microsoft](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/i-need-help-with-this-code-from-makecode-microsoft/23396)
**Author:** [@MrFireHyper](https://forums.pimoroni.com/u/MrFireHyper)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2023, 9:37am UTC](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/i-need-help-with-this-code-from-makecode-microsoft/23396 "2023-11-29T09:37:46Z")
I have this code here Cookie Test22323 and it keeps showing 0 on forever before it shows its number and i have no clue how to fix it, Im using a microbit with the bbc inventors kit and also for some reasons theres a de… --- ## [Microbit v.2.21 error code 528](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/microbit-v-2-21-error-code-528/22364)
**Author:** [@burak](https://forums.pimoroni.com/u/burak)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2023, 9:19am UTC](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/microbit-v-2-21-error-code-528/22364 "2023-06-15T09:19:33Z")
i ve just got a microbit v2.21 new one but it shows error code 528 and i tried to upgrade or downgrade with maintanence mode but not successfull any idea ? what should i do ? --- ## [Inventor 2040 W - Neopixels](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/inventor-2040-w-neopixels/21714)
**Author:** [@Tonygo2](https://forums.pimoroni.com/u/Tonygo2)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2023, 3:55pm UTC](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/inventor-2040-w-neopixels/21714 "2023-03-14T15:55:56Z")
Where do I find the current documentation for all the MicroPython procedures hidden away inside the Pimoroni add-ons for this board? I’m just trying to control the neopixels with simple RGB values. I need to know how to… --- ## [Using enviro:bit for Air Quality Station](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/using-enviro-bit-for-air-quality-station/20515)
**Author:** [@durdevici](https://forums.pimoroni.com/u/durdevici)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2022, 8:20am UTC](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/using-enviro-bit-for-air-quality-station/20515 "2022-10-14T08:20:31Z")
Hi all, I have a question regarding the enviro:bit for micro:bit. I read on the website and on the packaging that you can use the enviro:bit to make the Air Quality station. I was curious if anyone had tried it. I mean… --- ## [Micro:bit v2 bluetooth](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/micro-bit-v2-bluetooth/18840)
**Author:** [@elprofe](https://forums.pimoroni.com/u/elprofe)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2022, 1:36pm UTC](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/micro-bit-v2-bluetooth/18840 "2022-02-09T13:36:42Z")
I just tried to connect my new micro:bit via Bluetooth (as I already know it from my micro:bit v1: A+B + Reset), but the LEDs don’t show anything, neither on my iPad nor on my smartphone is a connection indicated, only t… --- ## [Microbit v2 529 error code](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/microbit-v2-529-error-code/18726)
**Author:** [@rivale](https://forums.pimoroni.com/u/rivale)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2022, 7:38pm UTC](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/microbit-v2-529-error-code/18726 "2022-01-27T19:38:33Z")
just received a microbit v2 on power up it displayed error code 529. Tried to reflash firmware with no luck. It seems to be stuck in bootloader mode. --- ## [Battery-powered MP3 player NFC trigger](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/battery-powered-mp3-player-nfc-trigger/17645)
**Author:** [@PL3](https://forums.pimoroni.com/u/PL3)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2021, 6:25pm UTC](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/battery-powered-mp3-player-nfc-trigger/17645 "2021-08-06T18:25:12Z")
Can anyone help me refine a project on a battery-powered, nfc-triggered MP3 player please? --- ## [PMW3901 arduino usage](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/pmw3901-arduino-usage/16364)
**Author:** [@b3l4tr1x](https://forums.pimoroni.com/u/b3l4tr1x)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2021, 10:15pm UTC](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/pmw3901-arduino-usage/16364 "2021-02-21T22:15:19Z")
Hi, is there any library to use it or how can use? --- ## [Multiple MCP9600 with breakout garden](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/multiple-mcp9600-with-breakout-garden/16329)
**Author:** [@jakew22](https://forums.pimoroni.com/u/jakew22)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2021, 9:02pm UTC](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/multiple-mcp9600-with-breakout-garden/16329 "2021-02-19T21:02:17Z")
Hi, Does anyone know if you can use 2 x MCP9600 with a breakout garden or do they have the same addresses? Thanks --- ## [A possible fault bit even lighting uo](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/a-possible-fault-bit-even-lighting-uo/16076)
**Author:** [@Shauntno](https://forums.pimoroni.com/u/Shauntno)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2021, 1:09pm UTC](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/a-possible-fault-bit-even-lighting-uo/16076 "2021-01-31T13:09:04Z")
hi loaeded retropie onto raspwberrey pi zero w it’s now black screens and no light on board? please help hope it’s noy if thanks Thompson --- ## [Inkybit image to raw help needed](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/inkybit-image-to-raw-help-needed/15835)
**Author:** [@claired](https://forums.pimoroni.com/u/claired)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2021, 10:58am UTC](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/inkybit-image-to-raw-help-needed/15835 "2021-01-16T10:58:18Z")
Hi, I’m trying out the new inkybit with a microbit (v2). I can use it fine with the makecode blocks, but I want to make some pixel images for it like the one it ships with and as far as I can tell this means needing to u… --- ## [Microbit v2](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/microbit-v2/15807)
**Author:** [@AnneC](https://forums.pimoroni.com/u/AnneC)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2021, 1:21pm UTC](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/microbit-v2/15807 "2021-01-09T13:21:27Z")
I want to buy a Microbit v2 for my grandson. If I buy the accessories kit: https://shop.pimoroni.com/products/micro-bit-accessories-kit will the sound etc., work from 2xAAA batteries or will I need more power? I decided… --- ## [Scroll:bit and inky:bit 927 error](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/scroll-bit-and-inky-bit-927-error/15655)
**Author:** [@nikkip](https://forums.pimoroni.com/u/nikkip)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2021, 4:48pm UTC](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/scroll-bit-and-inky-bit-927-error/15655 "2021-01-02T16:48:56Z")
Disclaimer: I am new to all this so need to be handheld through it! My daughter was give a microbit V2 plus scroll:bit and inky:bit for Christmas. She has got various simple programs working however when she tries anyt… --- ## [Time sensitive - Raspberry Pi or Micro:bit for 9yo?](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/time-sensitive-raspberry-pi-or-micro-bit-for-9yo/15611)
**Author:** [@ameliapeabodyemerson](https://forums.pimoroni.com/u/ameliapeabodyemerson)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2020, 7:12pm UTC](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/time-sensitive-raspberry-pi-or-micro-bit-for-9yo/15611 "2020-12-18T19:12:47Z")
Hi, would a raspberry pi or a micro:bit starter kit be more appropriate for a 9yo? Kiddo has some Scratch experience, very little hardware experience (beyond circuits), mother used to programme in Basic (!) and C++, rea… --- ## [Micro:Bit Starter Kit Screwdriver requirements](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/micro-bit-starter-kit-screwdriver-requirements/15440)
**Author:** [@kylegordon](https://forums.pimoroni.com/u/kylegordon)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2020, 4:06pm UTC](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/micro-bit-starter-kit-screwdriver-requirements/15440 "2020-11-30T16:06:41Z")
Hi all, I’ve purchased a Micro:Bit Starter Kit as a gift, and I see the required tools state Phillips screwdriver and flat head screwdriver. Can anyone advise what size? I just want to make sure the kit is immediately … --- ## [Microbit USB-Serial Connect Failure](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/microbit-usb-serial-connect-failure/15249)
**Author:** [@Eng000](https://forums.pimoroni.com/u/Eng000)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2020, 11:22am UTC](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/microbit-usb-serial-connect-failure/15249 "2020-11-01T11:22:19Z")
Hi (Tiss the Glory we steer) Purchased a Microbit on 18 October 20 Unable to communicate through a USB cable using Ubuntu 20.04 and the Screen Application. Updated the Firmware to 0253 The Terminal program just hangs… --- ## [Automation:bit specifications](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/automation-bit-specifications/14340)
**Author:** [@LF-lab](https://forums.pimoroni.com/u/LF-lab)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2020, 9:59pm UTC](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/automation-bit-specifications/14340 "2020-06-23T21:59:00Z")
hello, I bought an automation:bit with the intent to control motors with it (pumps). Couldn’t find anywhere how much current the outputs are allowed to sink. Now, from another thread I found that you are using ULN2003?… --- ## [Automation:bit and a servo](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/automation-bit-and-a-servo/14290)
**Author:** [@nickine9](https://forums.pimoroni.com/u/nickine9)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2020, 12:07pm UTC](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/automation-bit-and-a-servo/14290 "2020-06-19T12:07:27Z")
hi it is possible that lockdown is frying my brain but i cannot work something out. I want to use the automation:bit with a motor and servo to build an oscillating fan. I can get the motor turning using the relay of the … --- ## [Microbit no longer talks to its USB port](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/microbit-no-longer-talks-to-its-usb-port/14244)
**Author:** [@technologyisnotdull](https://forums.pimoroni.com/u/technologyisnotdull)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2020, 5:53pm UTC](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/microbit-no-longer-talks-to-its-usb-port/14244 "2020-06-13T17:53:59Z")
I have a Microbit that no longer responds to the the USB, and I think the reset button. The last Micropython program (radio strength detector) still works (but I am unable to change it - if it had been the beacon progra… --- ## [Envirobit help](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/envirobit-help/13902)
**Author:** [@superdevx](https://forums.pimoroni.com/u/superdevx)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2020, 11:23am UTC](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/envirobit-help/13902 "2020-05-15T11:23:06Z")
Hi, I’m trying to get the envirobit working but after importing the library on https://makecode.microbit.org/#editor using the instructions on https://github.com/pimoroni/pxt-envirobit … all I can get to display is “0” f… --- ## [Automation HAT with HASS.io/HassOS?](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/automation-hat-with-hass-io-hassos/12899)
**Author:** [@JDiaz11](https://forums.pimoroni.com/u/JDiaz11)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2020, 6:39pm UTC](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/automation-hat-with-hass-io-hassos/12899 "2020-01-29T18:39:54Z")
Can someone please let me know if it’s possible to use the Automation HAT on a Pi 4 running HassOS for HASS.io? Thanks. --- ## [Enviro:bit LEDs don't appear to light up](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/enviro-bit-leds-dont-appear-to-light-up/12512)
**Author:** [@aidancuckoo](https://forums.pimoroni.com/u/aidancuckoo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2019, 9:04am UTC](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/enviro-bit-leds-dont-appear-to-light-up/12512 "2019-12-24T09:04:34Z")
For some reason, the enviro:bit LEDs don’t seem to light up. Any idea why? --- ## [Envirobit support (python I/O)](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/envirobit-support-python-i-o/12194)
**Author:** [@hojland93](https://forums.pimoroni.com/u/hojland93)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2019, 2:12pm UTC](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/envirobit-support-python-i-o/12194 "2019-11-18T14:12:46Z")
Hello, Im trying to add I/O capabilities to my envirobit. The envirobit is connected to my raspberry pi 4 via a microbit, and I am building on https://github.com/whaleygeek/bitio. I am also using pimoroni/bme280-python… --- ## [Automation:bit and touch](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/automation-bit-and-touch/10899)
**Author:** [@nickine9](https://forums.pimoroni.com/u/nickine9)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2019, 10:45am UTC](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/automation-bit-and-touch/10899 "2019-07-09T10:45:11Z")
I have an automation:bit which works well for turning things on and off but now I want to add a simple touch control. in the past I have used a routine which averages analog reads to set an untouched threshold for a pin … --- ## [No wireless interface found](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/no-wireless-interface-found/8169)
**Author:** [@bogart](https://forums.pimoroni.com/u/bogart)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2018, 10:44am UTC](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/no-wireless-interface-found/8169 "2018-07-20T10:44:47Z")
I have very limited Pi experience. I had a fully working Pi3B, I updated it, now no wireless or Bluetooth. After 24 hours of failed investigation on the Pi3B I cut my losses in time and bought a Pi3B+ along with Pimoro… --- ## [Enviro:bit sound](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/enviro-bit-sound/7965)
**Author:** [@okcomputing](https://forums.pimoroni.com/u/okcomputing)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2018, 10:47pm UTC](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/enviro-bit-sound/7965 "2018-07-04T22:47:07Z")
Hi, I’m trying to get the enviro:bit and micro:bit to report the sound level as a simple test I’ve uploaded a screen shot of the code in the blocks editor. It just keeps reporting a large negative value -339 I cannot … --- ## [BME680 two different results](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/bme680-two-different-results/7347)
**Author:** [@map7](https://forums.pimoroni.com/u/map7)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2018, 12:40pm UTC](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/bme680-two-different-results/7347 "2018-06-14T12:40:52Z")
Hello, I’ve just got my two BME680’s I’ve brought and I’ve done a few tests. I wanted to setup a test of air quality at home and at the office, that’s why I have two of them. I brought both of them home and used them on… --- ## [Odd button function ... any ideas?](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/odd-button-function-any-ideas/5958)
**Author:** [@Whystler](https://forums.pimoroni.com/u/Whystler)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2017, 7:31pm UTC](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/odd-button-function-any-ideas/5958 "2017-09-15T19:31:39Z")
I’ve noticed that whenever you used the “on button pressed” functions, what actually seems to happen is the trigger is made on the button’s release. This makes me wonder why there is an “on button release” ability, or w… [Next page](https://forums.pimoroni.com/c/support/microbit/19.md?page=1)