pxt-calliope/docs/tutorials/getting-started.md

Getting started

Step 1

Welcome! Place the ||basic:show string|| block in the ||basic:on start|| slot. Replace the "Hello" text with your name. Did you see it scroll?

basic.showString("Micro!")

Step 2

Connect a USB cable to the @boardname@ and click |Download|. Save the program to the @drivename@ drive. This transfers your code to the @boardname@!

Step 3

Well, the text stopped. Place the ||basic:show string|| block in the ||input:on button pressed|| slot to scroll your name when button A is pressed.

input.onButtonPressed(Button.A, () => {
    basic.showString("Micro!")
});

Step 4

Click |Download| to save and transfer your code again, then press button A to scroll your text.

Step 5

Place some blocks to display a smiley when button B is pressed.

Use the dropdown to find B!

input.onButtonPressed(Button.B, () => {
    basic.showLeds(`
    # # . # #
    # # . # #
    . . . . .
    # . . . #
    . # # # .
    `)
})

Step 6

Place the ||basic:show number|| and ||Math:pick random|| blocks in an ||input:on shake|| slot to build a dice.

When the @boardname@ is shaken, a random number between 0 and 6 is displayed on the screen.

input.onGesture(Gesture.Shake, () => {
    basic.showNumber(Math.randomRange(0, 7))
})

Step 7

Well done! You've completed your first Microsoft MakeCode activity.