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46 lines
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# Show LEDs
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Display an image on the BBC micro:bit's [LED screen](/microbit/device/screen).
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```sig
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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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```
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### Parameters
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* ``leds`` - a series of LED on/off states that form an image (see steps below)
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* (optional) ``ms`` - [Number](/microbit/reference/types/number) - time to wait after displaying image. In blocks, ``ms`` is 400 by default.
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### Example - Block Editor
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1. Open the `basic` category and select the `show leds` blocks.
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```blocks
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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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```
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In JavaScript, the led off is represented by a `.` and the led on by a `#` character.
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### Lessons
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[smiley](/microbit/lessons/smiley), [flashing heart](/microbit/lessons/flashing-heart), [magic logo](/microbit/lessons/magic-logo)
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### See also
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[plot leds](/microbit/reference/led/plot-leds), [show animation](/microbit/reference/led/show-animation)
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