diff --git a/docs/device/serial.md b/docs/device/serial.md index 9ed5aa5c..0b35fee8 100644 --- a/docs/device/serial.md +++ b/docs/device/serial.md @@ -36,16 +36,6 @@ If you are running a Windows version earlier than 10, you must install a device ## ~ Also, if you don't see the serial port as one of your computer's devices, you might need to [update the firmware](/device/firmware) on the @boardname@. Find the device name for the attached serial port in the following instructions for your operating system. -### Chrome Extension - -If you are using the Google Chrome browser, you can use our extension to get serial data streaming in the editor. - -* Install the [Extension for micro:bit](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/extension-for-bbc-microbi/cihhkhnngbjlhahcfmhekmbnnjcjdbge?hl=en-US) on the Chrome Web Store. -* Restart Chrome and open the [web editor](@homeurl@) -* The serial data will show below the simulator - -If the extension is enabled, it will not be possible to access the port/device for the micro:bit from other programs than Chrome. - ### Windows > Tera Term * Install the terminal emulator [Tera Term](https://ttssh2.osdn.jp/index.html.en). At the time of this writing, the latest version is 4.88 and can be downloaded [from here](http://en.osdn.jp/frs/redir.php?m=jaist&f=%2Fttssh2%2F63767%2Fteraterm-4.88.exe). Follow the instructions from the installer. @@ -93,6 +83,19 @@ Alternative programs include `minicom` and so on. * `ls /dev/cu.*` will return to you a list of serial devices; one of them will look like `/dev/cu.usbmodem1422` (the exact number depends on your computer) * `screen /dev/cu.usbmodem1422 115200` will open up the micro:bit's serial output. To exit, hit `Ctrl-A` `Ctrl-D`. +### Chrome Extension + +### ~ hint + +**Developer Zone!** This is an experimental feature that may change in the future. This is not supported by MakeCode team. + +If you are using the Google Chrome browser, you can use our extension to get serial data streaming in the editor. + +* Install the [Extension for micro:bit](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/extension-for-bbc-microbi/cihhkhnngbjlhahcfmhekmbnnjcjdbge?hl=en-US) on the Chrome Web Store. +* Restart Chrome and open the [web editor](@homeurl@) +* The serial data will show below the simulator + +If the extension is enabled, it will not be possible to access the port/device for the micro:bit from other programs than Chrome. ### Custom Chrome Extensions @@ -115,4 +118,4 @@ port.postMessage({ id: id })); } -``` \ No newline at end of file +```