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As shown above, the micro:bit slots into a (commercially available) shield that provides a color display and extra inputs.
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The MicroCode visual programming model is based on Kodu and targets children age 6-9, younger than the traditional audience for the micro:bit. MicroCode features:
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- [arcade shields](#arcade-shields) for the micro:bit V2 enable "on the go" programming with familiar game console controls
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- [arcade shields](./purchase#arcade-shields) for the micro:bit V2 enable "on the go" programming with familiar game console controls
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- kid-friendly, icon-based, structured code editor and [programming language](./language)
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- lots of [sample programs](./samples) to get started
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- [translated](#localization) in 20+ languages
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- remote control a [micro:bit robot](./robot) using MicroCode
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to follow lines, avoid obstacles and more.
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- extend and program your creation with [Jacdac accessories](#jacdac) (LEDs, servos, ...)
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## Purchasing the hardware
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All the above hardware can be [purchased](./purchase.md) from a variety of vendors.
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## Getting started
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Regardless of whether you are using the Arcade shield or web app, you first need to download the (localized) MicroCode hex file to your micro:bit V2. There are two ways to do this:
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1. visit the [web app](https://microsoft.github.io/microcode/) and follow directions to connect your micro:bit and [automatically download over WebUSB](#download)
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2. visit the [localization](#localization) section to _download_ the MicroCode hex file to your computer and copy to your micro:bit V2 (plugged into your computer via USB).
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## Arcade shields {#arcade-shield}
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Three Arcade shields for the micro:bit V2 are available on the market today, as shown below. After downloading the MicroCode hex file to your micro:bit V2, whenever you plug the micro:bit into the Arcade Shield, MicroCode should start running. Your MicroCode program is always live and runnable. Once you remove the micro:bit from the shield, the program will persist and continue to run (assuming the micro:bit is still powered, of course).
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<a href="https://www.kittenbot.cc/products/newbit-arcade-shield">
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Kittenbot's newbit Arcade shield
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<a href="https://shop.elecfreaks.com/products/micro-bit-retro-programming-arcade">
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ELECFREAK's micro:bit Arcade shield
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<a href="https://www.icshop.com.tw/products/368112100137?locale=en">
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ICShopping's Game:bit Arcade shield
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<a alt="Kittenbot's newbit Arcade shield" href="https://www.kittenbot.cc/products/newbit-arcade-shield">
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<a alt="ELECFREAK's micro:bit Retro Arcade shield" href="https://shop.elecfreaks.com/products/micro-bit-retro-programming-arcade">
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<a alt="ICShopping's Game:bit" href="https://www.icshop.com.tw/products/368112100137?locale=en">
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Small screen. No battery or battery pack included. 3.7V JST power jack on back. One <a href="https://aka.ms/jacdac">Jacdac</a> port.
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Assembly required. Small screen. AAA Battery pack on back. One <a href="https://aka.ms/jacdac">Jacdac</a> port.
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No assembly required. Large screen and 3d-printed enclosure with LiPo battery inside. Two <a href="https://aka.ms/jacdac">Jacdac</a> ports.
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## micro:bit Robots {#robots}
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Remote control a [micro:bit robot](./robot) using MicroCode

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title: Purchasing MicroCode Hardware
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description: Purchasing MicroCode Hardware
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To run MicroCode, you need at least:
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- a micro:bit V2, available from many vendors [vendors](https://microbit.org/buy/)
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- a micro:bit [Arcade shield](#arcade-shields)
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If you want to use Jacdac accessories, you will also need:
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- a Jacdac kit of Jacdac modules
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If you further want to use MicroCode with a micro:bit robot, you will also need to purchase the robot, as well as a separate micro:bit for slotting into the robot.
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## KittenBot MicroCode product
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KittenBot recently introduced a [MicroCode Explorer Kit](https://www.kittenbot.cc/products/kittenbot-microcode-explorer-kit-computer-free-programming) that includes a micro:bit V2, newbit Arcade shield, Jacdac Kit A.
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## Arcade Shields for the micro:bit V2
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Three Arcade shields for the micro:bit V2 are available on the market today, as shown below. After downloading the MicroCode hex file to your micro:bit V2, whenever you plug the micro:bit into the Arcade Shield, MicroCode should start running. Your MicroCode program is always live and runnable. Once you remove the micro:bit from the shield, the program will persist and continue to run (assuming the micro:bit is still powered, of course).
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Kittenbot's newbit Arcade shield
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<a href="https://shop.elecfreaks.com/products/micro-bit-retro-programming-arcade">
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ELECFREAK's micro:bit Arcade shield
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<a href="https://www.icshop.com.tw/products/368112100137?locale=en">
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<a alt="ELECFREAK's micro:bit Retro Arcade shield" href="https://shop.elecfreaks.com/products/micro-bit-retro-programming-arcade">
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Small screen. No battery or battery pack included. 3.7V JST power jack on back. One <a href="https://aka.ms/jacdac">Jacdac</a> port.
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No assembly required. Large screen and 3d-printed enclosure with LiPo battery inside. Two <a href="https://aka.ms/jacdac">Jacdac</a> ports.
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