That’s right! The cyber:bot extension has been approved by the MakeCode block programming gatekeepers! Every cyber:bot Python tutorial is now available with MakeCode block programming, too. You can choose Python or MakeCode Blocks, or switch between them.
cyber:bot MakeCode Block Tutorials (note: we have not yet added these to the Learn navigational structure, so this is the only way you can find them!)
Prerequisites:
Get Started with micro:bit and MakeCode | Parallax Learn
Making micro:bit programs | Parallax Learn
Computer – micro:bit Talk | Parallax Learn
Dictionary Primer | Parallax Learn
Strings & Characters Primer | Parallax Learn
Build your cyber:bot (Rev C Board) | Parallax Learn
Tutorials
Navigation with the cyber:bot | Parallax Learn
Sound for the cyber:bot | Parallax Learn
Circuits on the cyber:bot | Parallax Learn
Touch Navigation for the cyber:bot | Parallax Learn
Visible Light Navigation for the cyber:bot | Parallax Learn
Infrared Light Navigation for the cyber:bot | Parallax Learn
Cybersecurity: Radio Basics | Parallax Learn
Cybersecurity: Radio Data | Parallax Learn
Cybersecurity: Navigation Control from a Keyboard | Parallax Learn
Cybersecurity: Encryption Intro | Parallax Learn
You will notice that the technical content between the Python and MakeCode tutorials are very similar. Let us know what you think via learn@parallax.com and I’ll share your feedback with the team.
Ken Gracey
Parallax Inc.
