basic microcode web page

Author: thomasjball

.astro/data-store.json

@@ -3,37 +3,35 @@ title: MicroCode
 description: A powerful programming environment for micro:bit
 ---
 
-MicroCode is an innovative block-based and text-based programming environment designed specifically for the BBC micro:bit.
+<CardGrid>
+  <Card title="MicroCode Home Page">
+    ![microcode](../../../assets/microcode-splash.png)
+  </Card>
+  <Card title="MicroCode Editor">
+    ![microcode](../../../assets/microcode-editor.png)
+  </Card>
+</CardGrid>
 
 ## What is MicroCode?
 
 MicroCode provides an intuitive interface for programming your micro:bit with:
-- Visual block programming for beginners
-- Transition to text-based Python for advanced users
-- Real-time simulation and debugging
-- Community projects and examples
-
-## Key Capabilities
-
-- **Beginner-Friendly**: Drag-and-drop block interface
-- **Progressive Learning**: Grow from blocks to text-based coding
-- **Real-Time Feedback**: See results instantly
-- **Project Sharing**: Share your creations with the community
-- **Multi-Device Support**: Program multiple micro:bits
+- Visual tile-based programming with tooltips
+- Immediate execution on the micro:bit
+- Three slots for saving programs
 
 ## Getting Started
 
-1. Open [MicroCode](https://microcode.microbit.org)
-2. Create a new project
-3. Choose between block or text mode
-4. Start programming!
-
-## Tutorials
-
-Check out our [tutorials section](/resources/tutorials/) for step-by-step guides on creating projects with MicroCode.
+- [Open MicroCode](https://makecode.microbit.org/beta/#pub:67966-39882-94798-31344) in
+a web browser. 
+- Explore MicroCode via the simulator. Click on the full-screen icon in the simulator to 
+  get the best experience.
+- Download the code to your micro:bit by clicking the "Download" button in the MakeCode editor
+and following instructions on how to copy MicroCode onto your micro:bit.
+- Insert your micro:bit, programmed with MicroCode, into a [display shield](/getting-started/display-shields)
 
 ## Learn More
 
 - [Official Documentation](https://github.com/microbit-apps/microcode)
-- [GitHub Repository](https://github.com/microbit-apps/microcode)
-- [Community Projects](/apps/microcode/)
+- [GitHub Repository](https://github.com/microbit-apps/microcode-v2)
+
+import { Card, CardGrid, LinkCard } from '@astrojs/starlight/components';