Example Code for micro:bit-Let's Go!

Last revision 2026/01/14

This tutorial guides users through setting up and coding a micro:bit paired with Maqueen Lite to play melodies and control motor movements using the MakeCode platform, providing a practical example for STEM education.

Hardware Preparation

  • Maqueen Lite x1
  • micro:bit V1/V2 x1
  • MicroUSB cable x1

Software Preparation

  • Programming Platform: makecode
  • Libraries: maqueen, neopixel

Wiring Diagram

No additional wiring is required except inserting the micro:bit into Maqueen Lite.

Other Preparation Work

  1. Load MakeCode Graphical Library for Maqueen as described in the previous example.

Sample Code

Code idea: play a melody for three honks, and then set all the motors to a positive turn.

Code URL: https://makecode.microbit.org/_eKuP0cbo8TaP

Code File: maqueen3.hex

Code Screenshot:

Result

After three honks, the Maqueen will move forward at the speed of 50.

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