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# About
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## @description A Blocks / Javascript code editor for the Calliope mini, a pocket-size computer with 5x5 display, sensors and Bluetooth.
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The [Calliope mini](https://calliope.cc) is a [pocket-size computer]([/device](https://calliope.cc/en/calliope-mini/tech-facts)) with a 5x5 display of 25 LEDs, Bluetooth and sensors that can be programmed by anyone.
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The Calliope mini provides an easy and fun introduction to programming and making ??? switch on, program it to do something fun ??? wear it, customize it.
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Just like Arduino, the Calliope mini can additionally be connected to and interact with sensors, displays, and other devices.
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* [Read the docs](/docs)
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## [Hardware: The Device](/device)
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The Calliope mini is packaged with sensors, radio and other goodies. Learn about the [hardware components]([/device](https://calliope.cc/en/calliope-mini/tech-facts)) of the Calliope mini to make the most of it!
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## ~ hint
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**Looking to buy a Calliope mini?** See the [list of resellers](https://calliope.cc/en/shops).
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## ~
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## Programming: [Blocks](/blocks) or [JavaScript](/javascript)
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You can program the Calliope mini using [Blocks](/blocks) or [JavaScript](/javascript) in your web browser via the [Calliope mini APIs](/reference):
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```block
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input.onButtonPressed(Button.A, () => {
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basic.showString("Hi!");
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})
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```
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```typescript
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input.onButtonPressed(Button.A, () => {
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basic.showString("Hi!");
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})
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```
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The editor work in [most modern browsers](/browsers), work [offline](/offline) once loaded and do not require any installation.
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## [Compile and Flash: Your Program!](/device/usb)
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When you have your code ready, you connect your Calliope mini to a computer via a USB cable, so it appears as a mounted drive (named MINI). If you are using the Calliope mini REV2 you also see another drive (FLASH) that handels up to 25 additional programs.
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Compilation to ARM thumb machine code from [Blocks](/blocks) or [JavaScript](/javascript) happens in the browser. You save the ARM binary
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program to a file, which you then copy to the micro:bit drive, which flashes the micro:bit device with the new program.
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## Simulator: Test Your Code
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You can run your code using the micro:bit simulator, all within the confines of a web browser.
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The simulator has support for the LED screen, buttons, as well as compass, accelerometer, and digital I/O pins.
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```sim
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basic.forever(() => {
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basic.showString("Hi!");
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})
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input.onButtonPressed(Button.A, () => {
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led.stopAnimation();
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basic.showLeds(`
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. . . . .
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. # . # .
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. . . . .
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# . . . #
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. # # # .`);
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});
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input.onButtonPressed(Button.B, () => {
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led.stopAnimation();
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basic.showLeds(`
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. # . # .
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# . # . #
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# . . . #
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. # . # .
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. . # . .`);
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});
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```
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## Learn!
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We have tons of [projects](/projects), [examples](/examples) and [courses](/courses) to get your started!
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## [Command Line Tools](/cli)
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Looking to use @homeurl@ in your favorite editor? Install the [command line tools](/cli) and get rolling!
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## [Extensions](/extensions)
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Create, edit and distribute your own blocks and JavaScript using [extensions](/extensions). Extensions are hosted on GitHub and may be written using C++, JavaScript and/or ARM thumb.
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## [Open Source](/open-source)
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The code for the Calliope mini is [open source](/open-source) on GitHub. Contributors are welcome!
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```package
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radio
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```
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