What it’s about
This tutorial is about using the offline Mu editor to program a micro:bit module and cyber:bot robot. However, the online Python Editor is recommended for all Parallax micro:bit tutorials. Only use the Mu editor if you must program your micro:bit without an Internet connection.
Go to the tutorial Get Started with micro:bit and Python
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Before you start
You will need:
- A computer with software installation permission
- Access to the Internet to obtain the Mu installer
- A micro:bit module with USB cable
- A USB A to C adapter if your computer only has USB C ports
After you finish
You will be able to:
- Install and configure the Mu software
- Connet your micro:bit and test the connection with a Python script
- Download the cyberbot module and add it to your micro:bit
