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# micro:bit uploader for OS X
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# @boardname@ uploader for OS X
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![](Microbit Uploader/Assets.xcassets/AppIcon.appiconset/icon_256x256.png)
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![](Microbit Uploader/Assets.xcassets/AppIcon.appiconset/icon_256x256.png)
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This project is a clone of the [Windows
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This project is a clone of the [Windows
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uploader](https://pxt.microbit.org/uploader), but for OS X. Once launched,
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uploader](https://pxt.microbit.org/uploader), but for OS X. Once launched,
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the app runs in your menu bar and will automatically deploy any HEX files to
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the app runs in your menu bar and will automatically deploy any HEX files to
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your `micro:bit`. Like the Windows version, it is compatible with any browser
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your `@boardname@`. Like the Windows version, it is compatible with any browser
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that can run [pxt.microbit.org](http://pxt.microbit.org).
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that can run [pxt.microbit.org](http://pxt.microbit.org).
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## Install the built version
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## Install the built version
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## Example: on pin pressed with random numbers
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## Example: on pin pressed with random numbers
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This example displays a random number every time the crocodile clip holds `GND` then connects and disconnects the `P0` pin.
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This example displays a random number every time the crocodile clip holds `GND` then connects and disconnects the `P0` pin.
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Each time the crocodile clip is firmly connected and disconnected from pin `P0`, the micro:bit will return a random Number between 0 and the parameter limit.
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Each time the crocodile clip is firmly connected and disconnected from pin `P0`,
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the @boardname@ will return a random Number between 0 and the parameter limit.
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```blocks
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```blocks
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input.onPinPressed(TouchPin.P0, () => {
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input.onPinPressed(TouchPin.P0, () => {
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to create electrical circuit with other components.
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to create electrical circuit with other components.
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If you do not have crocodile clips at hand, dyou can use wires or even Aluminium foil to acheive the same result.
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If you do not have crocodile clips at hand, dyou can use wires or even Aluminium foil to acheive the same result.
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We will show you how to connect the micro:bit to headphones using Alumunium foil and tape.
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We will show you how to connect the @boardname@ to headphones using Alumunium foil and tape.
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https://youtu.be/mhXYyPuvpz0
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https://youtu.be/mhXYyPuvpz0
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### Materials
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### Materials
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* micro:bit and battery pack (you can also power it via USB)
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* @boardname@ and battery pack (you can also power it via USB)
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* a small piece of cardboard
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* a small piece of cardboard
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* Aluminium foil
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* Aluminium foil
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* tape
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* tape
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### Assembly instructions
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### Assembly instructions
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Tape the micro:bit and battery pack to the card board. Make sure to remove the batteries while you are building your circuit.
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Tape the @boardname@ and battery pack to the card board. Make sure to remove the batteries while you are building your circuit.
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![](/static/mb/device/croc-clips/microbitattached.jpg)
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![](/static/mb/device/croc-clips/microbitattached.jpg)
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## See also
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## See also
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[micro:bit pins](/device/pins)
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[@boardname@ pins](/device/pins)
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The basic steps are:
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The basic steps are:
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1. Connect your micro:bit to your computer via USB
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1. Connect your @boardname@ to your computer via USB
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2. Click **Download** and download the `.hex` file
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2. Click **Download** to download the `.hex` file
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3. Copy the `.hex` file from your computer onto the micro:bit drive
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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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![](/static/mb/device/usb-thin.jpg)
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![](/static/mb/device/usb-thin.jpg)
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The basic steps are:
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The basic steps are:
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1. Connect your micro:bit to your computer via USB
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1. Connect your @boardname@ to your computer via USB
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2. Click **Download** and download the `.hex` file
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2. Click **Download** to download the `.hex` file
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3. Copy the `.hex` file from your computer onto the micro:bit drive
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3. Click the **Save As** button in the bottom bar and save the `.hex` file into the MICROBIT drive
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### ~hint
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You can use the [micro:bit uploader](/uploader) to automatically deploy ``.hex`` files to your micro:bit!
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![](/static/uploader/tooltip.png)
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### ~
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## Requirements
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## Requirements
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whether you are using a Windows computer or a Mac
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whether you are using a Windows computer or a Mac
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A message will appear at the bottom of the browser asking what you want to do
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A message will appear at the bottom of the browser asking what you want to do
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with the file. Click **Save**:
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with the file.
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![](/static/mb/device/usb-windows-edge-1.png)
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4. Click **Save As**
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5. Save the ``.hex`` file into the **MICROBIT** drive
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Then click **Open folder** and drag and drop the file from your Downloads to
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your `MICROBIT` drive.
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![](/static/mb/device/usb-windows-edge-2.png)
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## Step 3: Transfer the file to your micro:bit
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## Step 3: Transfer the file to your micro:bit
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* Once you've found the folder containing your `.hex` file, drag and drop it
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onto your `MICROBIT` drive
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* If you're using Windows, you can use **Send to** as described below
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* The LED on the back of your micro:bit flashes during the transfer (which
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* The LED on the back of your micro:bit flashes during the transfer (which
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should only take a few seconds).
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should only take a few seconds).
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* Once transferred, the code will run automatically on your micro:bit. To rerun
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* Once transferred, the code will run automatically on your @boardname@. To rerun
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your program, press the reset button on the back of your micro:bit. The reset
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your program, press the reset button on the back of your @boardname@. The reset
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button automatically runs the newest file on the micro:bit.
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button automatically runs the newest file on the micro:bit.
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In File Explorer, right-click on the hex file (created in Step 2 above), choose **Send to**, and then **MICROBIT**.
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By copying the script onto the `MICROBIT` drive, you have programmed it into the
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By copying the script onto the `MICROBIT` drive, you have programmed it into the
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flash memory on the micro:bit, which means even after you unplug the micro:bit,
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flash memory on the micro:bit, which means even after you unplug the micro:bit,
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your program will still run if the micro:bit is powered by battery.
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your program will still run if the micro:bit is powered by battery.
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If you want to save time, you can use the [micro:bit uploader](/uploader) to
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automatically deploy hex files to your micro:bit. It works on Windows and is
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compatible with any browser.
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### ~hint
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### ~hint
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Transfer not working? See some [troubleshooting tips](/device/usb/troubleshooting).
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Transfer not working? See some [troubleshooting tips](/device/usb/troubleshooting).
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1. Connect your micro:bit to your computer via USB
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1. Connect your micro:bit to your computer via USB
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2. Click **Download** and download the `.hex` file
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2. Click **Download** and download the `.hex` file
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3. Copy the `.hex` file from your computer onto the micro:bit drive
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3. Click the **Save As** button and save the `.hex` file into the MICROBIT drive
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### ~hint
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You can use the [micro:bit uploader](/uploader) to automatically deploy ``.hex`` files to your micro:bit!
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![](/static/uploader/tooltip.png)
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### ~
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## Requirements
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## Requirements
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whether you are using a Windows computer or a Mac
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whether you are using a Windows computer or a Mac
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A window will appear asking whether you want to save or open the `.hex` file.
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A window will appear asking whether you want to save or open the `.hex` file.
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Select **Save File** and then select **OK**.
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Select **Save As** and save it to the MICROBIT drive.
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![](/static/mb/device/usb-windows-firefox-1.png)
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The file will then appear in your downloads in the top right of your browser.
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Click the **folder icon** next to the filename to open it in Windows Explorer.
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![](/static/mb/device/usb-windows-firefox-2.jpg)
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Drag and drop the `.hex` file from the download folder onto the `MICROBIT` drive.
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## Step 3: Transfer the file to your micro:bit
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## Step 3: Transfer the file to your micro:bit
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* Once you've found the folder containing your `.hex` file, drag and drop it
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onto your `MICROBIT` drive
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* If you're using Windows, you can use **Send to** as described below
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* The LED on the back of your micro:bit flashes during the transfer (which
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* The LED on the back of your micro:bit flashes during the transfer (which
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should only take a few seconds).
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should only take a few seconds).
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* Once transferred, the code will run automatically on your micro:bit. To rerun
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* Once transferred, the code will run automatically on your @boardname@. To rerun
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your program, press the reset button on the back of your micro:bit. The reset
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your program, press the reset button on the back of your @boardname@. The reset
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button automatically runs the newest file on the micro:bit.
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button automatically runs the newest file on the micro:bit.
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In File Explorer, right-click on the hex file (created in Step 2 above), choose **Send to**, and then **MICROBIT**.
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By copying the script onto the `MICROBIT` drive, you have programmed it into the
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By copying the script onto the `MICROBIT` drive, you have programmed it into the
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flash memory on the micro:bit, which means even after you unplug the micro:bit,
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flash memory on the micro:bit, which means even after you unplug the micro:bit,
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your program will still run if the micro:bit is powered by battery.
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your program will still run if the micro:bit is powered by battery.
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1. Connect your micro:bit to your computer via USB
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2. Click **Download** and download the `.hex` file
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2. Click **Download** and download the `.hex` file
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3. Copy the `.hex` file from your computer onto the micro:bit drive
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3. **Click the down arrow next to Save** in the bottom bar and select **Save As**.
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4. In the save dialog, save the `.hex` file into the MICROBIT drive
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You can use the [micro:bit uploader](/uploader) to automatically deploy ``.hex`` files to your micro:bit!
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### ~
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## Requirements
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A message will appear at the bottom of the browser asking what you want to do
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A message will appear at the bottom of the browser asking what you want to do
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with the file. Click **Save**:
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with the file. Click **on the arrow next to Save** and click **Save As**
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In the save dialog, save the ``.hex`` file to the MICROBIT drive.
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Then click **Open folder** and drag and drop the file from your Downloads to
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your `MICROBIT` drive.
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## Step 3: Transfer the file to your micro:bit
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## Step 3: Transfer the file to your micro:bit
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* Once you've found the folder containing your `.hex` file, drag and drop it
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onto your `MICROBIT` drive
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* If you're using Windows, you can use **Send to** as described below
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* The LED on the back of your micro:bit flashes during the transfer (which
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* The LED on the back of your micro:bit flashes during the transfer (which
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should only take a few seconds).
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should only take a few seconds).
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* Once transferred, the code will run automatically on your micro:bit. To rerun
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* Once transferred, the code will run automatically on your @boardname@. To rerun
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your program, press the reset button on the back of your micro:bit. The reset
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your program, press the reset button on the back of your @boardname@. The reset
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button automatically runs the newest file on the micro:bit.
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button automatically runs the newest file on the micro:bit.
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**Send to**: If you're using Windows you use *Send to* in File Explorer:
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In File Explorer, right-click on the hex file (created in Step 2 above), choose **Send to**, and then **MICROBIT**.
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By copying the script onto the `MICROBIT` drive, you have programmed it into the
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your program will still run if the micro:bit is powered by battery.
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your program will still run if the micro:bit is powered by battery.
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"exampleGallery": "examples",
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"exampleGallery": "examples",
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"crowdinProject": "kindscript",
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"crowdinProject": "kindscript",
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"boardName": "micro:bit",
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"boardName": "micro:bit",
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"driveDisplayName": "MICROBIT",
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"sideDoc": "tutorials/getting-started",
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"sideDoc": "tutorials/getting-started",
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"feedbackUrl": "https://www.research.net/r/MCmicro",
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"feedbackUrl": "https://www.research.net/r/MCmicro",
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