LightPins - Micro:bit Extension

Control multiple LEDs and lights easily with your Micro:bit using the LightPins extension. This extension works for micro:bit V1 and V2.

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How to import

Tutorial

Watch this tutorial to see LightPins in action:
Transistor & LED Tutorial

Extension link

Use the following link to import the extension:
LightPins Extension

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Using the extension in MakeCode

You can add this repository as an extension in MakeCode:

1. Open MakeCode for micro:bit
2. Click New Project
3. Click Extensions (under the gear menu)
4. Search for: https://github.com/noidvr/LightPins and import it

⚠️ Make sure you follow the pin usage instructions below to avoid damaging your Micro:bit.

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Pin usage and safety

• Maximum total current for all GPIO pins: 15 mA
• Avoid switching on more than a few pins at once without a current limiter
• Recommended options for multiple LEDs:
  • Transistors
  • Shift registers
  • NeoPixels

Important pins:

• Pins 5 and 11 → buttons A and B
• Pin 9 → available on V2 without disabling the LED display
• Pins 8 and 16 → available on both V1 and V2

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Editing this project

To edit this repository in MakeCode:

1. Open MakeCode for micro:bit
2. Click Import → Import URL
3. Paste: https://github.com/noidvr/LightPins
4. Click Import

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Examples

Here are some example code snippets using LightPins blocks:

// Turn on LED at pin P1 for 1 second
lightPins.setPin(P1, 1)
basic.pause(1000)
lightPins.setPin(P1, 0)