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Bluetooth
This page describes the procedure to download MakeCode program to the EV3 brick over Bluetooth.
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WARNING: EXPERIMENTAL FEATURES AHEAD!
Support for Bluetooth download relies on Web Serial, an experimental browser feature. Web Serial is a work in progress; it may change or be removed in future versions without notice.
By enabling these experimental browser features, you could lose browser data or compromise your device security or privacy.
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Supported browsers
- Chrome desktop, version 77 and higher, Windows 10
- Edge Insider desktop, version 77 and higher, Windows 10
To make sure your browser is up to date, go to the '...' menu, click "Help" then "About".
- MakeCode for EV3 v1.2.8 or higher. This feature is currently only available in the beta version of the editor at https://makecode.mindstorms.com/beta.
Machine Setup
- pair your EV3 brick with your computer over Bluetooth. This is the usual pairing procedure.
- go to chrome://flags/#enable-experimental-web-platform-features and enable Experimental Web Platform features
Download over Bluetooth
- go to the beta editor https://makecode.mindstorms.com/beta
- click on Download to start a file download as usual
- on the download dialog, you should see a Bluetooth button. Click on the Bluetooth button to enable the mode.
- make sure the EV3 brick is not running a program
- click on Download again to download over bluetooth.
Choosing the correct serial port
Unforunately, the browser dialog does not make it easy to select which serial port is the brick. On Windows, it typically reads "Standard Serial over Bluetooth" and you may have multiple of those if you've paired different bricks.
Feedback
Please send us your feedback through https://forum.makecode.com.