How do I run my code on a micro:bit?

If you've got a real micro:bit, you can download the code you write and upload and run it on your micro:bit.

1. Plug your micro:bit in to your computer, it will show up as a USB thumb drive.

2. Go to a problem and click the button above the main editor on the right to download your code as a .hex file.

3. Drag the downloaded  .hex file onto the micro:bit – it'll reboot and run the code!

Note: This example uses macOS, but the process is the same on windows - just drag the file on to the USB called MICROBIT

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