Time: Asychronous (1 hour)
On your own, you will setup the CPX to be ready to interface with MakeCode. Then you will start the activity. We have provided a list of tasks for you to accomplish on the Circuit Playground Express.
Setting Up the Circuit Playground Express
- Open MakeCode in Chrome and open or create a new project.
- Connect the CPX to the computer via USB.
- Press the reset button on the CPX to enter Bootloader Mode. The NeoPixels should turn red briefly followed by contiuous green. If the NeoPixels stay red, your operating system is still installing drivers, and you may need to wait a minute. If the red continues, try using a different USB; the connection may be bad.
- Click on the gear in the top right, and click “Pair Device.”
- You should see a device called CPLAYEXPRESS or similar. Click on the device name and click “connect.”
- To download the code onto the CPX, click “Download” below the simulator on the left.
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