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# Uploading programs on your micro:bit
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2016-09-06 10:49:08 +02:00
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While you're writing and testing your programs, you'll mostly be [running them
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in the simulator](/device/simulator), but once you've finished your program you
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can **compile** it and run it on your micro:bit.
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2016-09-06 10:49:08 +02:00
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The basic steps are:
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2017-03-24 15:39:59 +01:00
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1. Connect your @boardname@ to your computer via USB
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2. Click **Download** to download the `.hex` file
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3. Move the `.hex` file from your computer onto the MICROBIT drive
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### ~ hint
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In Edge, Internet Explorer and Firefox, you can click on the **Save As** button on the bottom bar and save the ``.hex`` file
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directly into the MICROBIT drive!
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### ~
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2016-09-15 17:35:01 +02:00
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![](/static/mb/device/usb-thin.jpg)
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## Instructions
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Pick the instructions for your operating system and browser:
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* [Windows - Microsoft Edge](/device/usb/windows-edge)
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* [Windows - Internet Explorer](/device/usb/windows-ie)
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* [Windows - Chrome](/device/usb/windows-chrome)
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* [Windows - Firefox](/device/usb/windows-firefox)
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* [Mac - Safari](/device/usb/mac-safari)
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* [Mac - Chrome](/device/usb/mac-chrome)
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* [Mac - Firefox](/device/usb/mac-firefox)
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### ~hint
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Transfer not working? See some [troubleshooting tips](/device/usb/troubleshooting).
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2016-09-15 17:35:01 +02:00
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### ~
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