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How To Use the Microbit More Extension in CodeHop Programs

Learn how to install the Microbit More firmware on a micro:bit, calibrate it, and connect it to a CodeHop program so you can use Microbit More blocks in the editor.

Written by Eli Hernandez

What is Microbit More?

Microbit More is an extension that runs on the micro:bit and unlocks more of its sensors, pins, and features for block‑based coding environments. The following functions can be used in the CodeHop environment:

Input

  • Brightness

  • Temperature

  • Compass Heading

  • Magnetic Force

  • Direction

  • Acceleration

  • Gesture

  • Digital Inputs

  • Analog Inputs

  • Digital Pulse/Edge Events

  • A/B Buttons

  • LOGO Touch Button

  • Loudness

Outputs

  • Digital Outputs

  • Analog Outputs

  • Servo Motor

  • Display Picture on LED

  • Display Text on LED

  • Play a sound with a specified frequency

Microbit More Setup

Required Materials

You’ll need the following before you start:

  • Micro:bit (v2)

  • Micro‑USB cable (for connecting the micro:bit to your computer)

  • Micro:bit‑compatible battery pack (for powering the micro:bit once it’s disconnected from the computer)

If you’re not sure which version of micro:bit you have, check the text printed on the back of the board near the bottom‑right corner. These instructions are written for micro:bit v2.

Setup Steps

1. Install the Micro:bit More firmware

Micro:bit More is a special firmware that lets your micro:bit talk to CodeHop and expose extra sensors and pins through blocks. You can download the firmware: here

💡 For assistance on installing firmware on to your Micro:bit device, please see Micro:bit's documentation: here

2. Micro:bit More firmware setup (compass calibration)

After the firmware is installed and the micro:bit restarts, you’ll complete a short calibration step so the direction sensor (compass) works correctly.

  1. Once the firmware file has been successfully copied to your micro:bit, safely eject the MICROBIT drive and unplug the device from your computer.

  2. Plug your compatible battery pack into the micro:bit to power it.

  3. The words “TILT TO FILL SCREEN” will scroll across the LED display.

  4. Hold the micro:bit flat and tilt it slowly in different directions until the LED screen fills with dots.

Once all LEDs are lit, your Microbit More firmware is ready to use.

Using The Micro:bit More Extension in a CodeHop Program

Once the micro:bit is set up, you can connect it to CodeHop and start using Micro:bit More blocks.

  1. Open a new CodeHop program (either a Sandbox program or an Assignment).

  2. Navigate to the Extensions button in the bottom‑left of the editor.

    image displaying extensions button in codehop editor

  3. Click on Microbit More.

  4. When the Bluetooth pairing pop‑up appears, select your micro:bit from the list and click Pair.

    image showing bluetooth pairing in the browser

    💡 If you don’t see your device, make sure your micro:bit is powered on, close to the computer, and that Bluetooth is enabled on your device.

  5. After pairing, click Go to Editor.

You should now see a Microbit More block category in the CodeHop block palette, allowing you to use micro:bit sensors, inputs, and outputs directly in your program.

image showcasing microbit more blocks

Still have questions? Contact our team at support@codehs.com to learn more!

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